Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition) by M. Amos Clifford

Slow down, step outside and rediscover your connection with nature with Your Guide to Forest Bathing by M. Amos Clifford. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, this thoughtful guide explores forest bathing as a gentle, mindful way of experiencing the natural world through the senses.

Clifford combines practical guidance with hands-on forest bathing exercises designed to help readers develop their own nature-based mindfulness practice. The expanded edition also includes space for journaling and personal reflections, making it an inviting companion to take along on walks and outdoor adventures.

And you don’t need a remote wilderness to begin. The practices can be explored in forests, parks, woodlands or even your own backyard. Particularly fitting for life on BC’s North Coast, this approachable book is a wonderful choice for nature lovers, hikers, mindfulness enthusiasts and anyone looking to spend more intentional time outdoors.