This book reminded me of two people. First my grandmother, who took me on long walks through the forests of my childhood, who showed me how to breathe among the trees, how to find home should I get lost (the tale of Hansel and Gretel was always in my head on such walks), which plants were edible and inedible, and also how to identify animal tracks and to distinguish the birds by their songs. The other person is a dear friend of mine, who enjoys forest bathing and lets me take part on her walks through the internet, since we live far apart.

The book explains how to forest bathe to get the most out of your experience. Forest bathing is more than just a walk through the closest wood, it's about relaxation, stress relief, connecting with nature, and so much more. The book The Joy of Forest Bathing explains the basics, down to what clothes to wear, and offers mindfulness activities, as well as, "how to" forest bathe with children, teenagers and people with limited mobility.

There is so much more in this book. The most important "take home message" I am taking from this book is, go out there, spend time in the forest and just be.

Since I live in an area of four seasons, winter forest bathing is not an activity I consider too frequently. I appreciated that all seasons were suggested in this gentle book.
The illustrations are eye pleasing. I appreciated the different approaches for persons with varying abilities and access to the great outdoors. There truly is something here for everyone.

This is a beautiful volume to gift to someone starting out on a new journey, an unexplored life path.
It is also wonderful for those who have forgotten to spend time in the present moment and need to slow down life's hectic pace.