Walking in the Woods: Go back to nature with the Japanese way of shinrin-yoku

DETAILS : 

• Author : Yoshifumi Miyazaki
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aster Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 February 2021
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1783254149 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781783254149
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 250 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Walking in the Woods is a practical and scientifically grounded guide to Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of "Forest Bathing." Dr. Yoshifumi Miyazaki, a leading researcher in the field, explains that this is not about exercise or hiking; it is about simply being in nature and engaging all five senses to bridge the gap between our high-tech world and our biological need for the natural environment. The book provides "prescriptions" for city dwellers, showing how even a short walk in a local park or keeping indoor plants can significantly lower stress hormones. Miyazaki blends beautiful photography with hard data to prove that nature is a potent, accessible medicine for the modern mind.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Dr. Yoshifumi Miyazaki is a university professor, researcher, and a former deputy director of the Center for Environment, Health and Field Sciences at Chiba University. He is one of the world's foremost experts on the physiological effects of nature on humans. Unlike purely philosophical works on nature, Miyazaki’s research uses advanced medical technology—such as Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and salivary cortisol tests—to quantify exactly how the forest "heals" us. His life’s work has been instrumental in turning Shinrin-yoku from a traditional Japanese belief into a globally recognized evidence-based wellness therapy.