Description
I’ve started calling it tree time, because “forest bathing” tends to confuse people. No water involved. No wild swimming. No actual bathing. Just time among trees, slowing down enough to notice where you are and how you feel.
You don’t need to hug anything, identify plants, or rack up a step count. There’s no goal. The idea is to let the woodland carry on around you while your body and brain shift gear. Trees release compounds called phytoncides that help lower stress levels and support the immune system. Go barefoot and you’re grounding too, which can ease nervous tension in a way that’s hard to describe but easy to recognise once it kicks in.
It’s not flashy. You might not realise it’s helped until later. But it works.
If that kind of slow, seasonal time outdoors feels like something you’d like more of, my new book might help. It’s a gentle guide to forest bathing, with simple, pressure-free ways to spend time with trees and come back to yourself a bit.
You can also find it on Amazon if you prefer a physical copy.
However you read it, I hope it encourages a few pauses and leaf-watching moments of your own.
Mike M –
Helped Me Slow Down and Actually Breathe
I picked this up because I’d been feeling drained and needed a way to reset mentally. This book encouraged me to get outside with a new perspective—actually paying attention instead of just rushing through a walk. The ideas were simple but effective, and I noticed my stress drop after trying a few of the suggested practices. I even started taking short solo walks during lunch breaks, and it’s made a real difference in my mood. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to reconnect with nature and clear your head, this book is a great companion.
HopeGiver –
Delightful read!
This is a delightful book on the advantages of spending time in nature. The author gives tips for city living too and ways to accomplish the benefits available to us. I learned so much from this book.
Brian H. –
Enjoyable Guide to Forest Bathing
This book turned out to be far more informative than I expected. I went in thinking forest bathing was just a relaxing walk, but the author lays out how much is actually happening in the body when we immerse ourselves in nature. The explanations of the biological benefits are straightforward and convincing—especially the sections on how natural sound waves and dense forest environments affect our stress levels and overall health. The book also spends time on breathwork, offering simple exercises meant to heighten our awareness while outdoors. These parts are practical, even if they’re less detailed than the science sections. Overall, it’s an easy, engaging read that makes the practice feel both accessible and worthwhile. If you’re curious about why people have been drawn to this tradition for centuries, or you just want to get more out of your time in nature, this book is a solid place to start.