4/5 Stars (%80/100)
This was a very relaxing book to read. Shinrin-yoku literally means forest-bathing in English. Dr. Qing Li, after many years of research, decides to write about the practice of shinrin-yoku, something very common in Japan and something he also does frequently. The book deals with many things. First, he explains how shinrin-yoku transformed into a science. Second, how to actually practice shinrin-yoku. Third, plants and flowers in your house as another way of practicing shinrin-yoku. Fourth, how to save the forests and nature in general for a better future.
Even reading about shinrin-yoku made me relaxed. I actually want to try this now. It is also good that you don't need a forest for it (it's better though). You can do it in a park and even at home with many plants and flowers. The author explains how to practice this beautiful art in vivid detail. There also a lot of beautiful pictures throughout the book. I also loved how there were many accurate information about certain things. It really shows how the author spent a lot of time researching and how he takes this practice very seriously. Definitely recommended!