Forest Therapy: Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature for a Happier You

by Sarah Ivens, 2018. Paperback, 256 pages.

From a bestselling author, a guide to building a happier life by connecting with nature–without having to go too far the comfort of your own home.

Research shows that spending time outside can improve your immune system, combat stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and boost self-esteem. Yet everyday life prevents us from connecting with the outdoors. Forest Therapy shares why getting back to nature is critically important for our well-being, and offers fun, easy practices to break out of hibernation.
 
Addressing all four seasons, Forest Therapy offers inspiration for utilizing the power of nature to deepen your relationships with family, friends, and, most importantly, yourself. From a simple walk in the woods to DIY natural beauty products, this charming, illustrated guide will help improve your health and happiness–so you can live your best life out in the open air.

About the Author

Sarah Ivens, PhD, is the best-selling author of nine lifestyle and wellness books, including A Modern Girl's Guide to Getting Hitched and Forest Therapy: Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature for a Happier You. A Londoner, she now lives in Austin, Texas, after five years in New York, where she was the founding Editor-in-chief of OK! magazine, and two years in Los Angeles, where she worked for HBO and certified as a life coach. Sarah's writing blends her no-nonsense Britishness with her adopted American positivity and drive, helping to guide readers to their maximum well-being.