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The antidote to 21st century living

Need to give your brain a break? Getting back to nature is a simply wonderful way to restore your mind.

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Why nature is needed for 21st century brains

If modern living has left you feeling exhausted or on edge, there's no better natural remedy than nature itself.

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Accidental mindfulness & inadvertent forest bathing

Your Wi-Fi may be working fine, but have you lost that other important connection? Discover how regularly connecting with nature can bring about powerful psychological and physical benefits, even if you're not great at meditating.

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Events

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Your Brain in Nature

Support your mental wellbeing in the most natural way possible. Join our expert panel as we explore the growing science and remarkable benefits of bringing your brain back to nature.

The healing power of nature

Want to feel better naturally? Discover the remarkable ways in which nature serves to regulate and restore us. We explore the emerging science and provide insights into how getting more green time can benefit your physical and mental health.

Books

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Thich Nhat Hanh

Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

The world’s most revered mindfulness master shows us how to find peace through silenceWe can spend a lot of time looking for happiness when the world right around us is full of wonder. But our

Dr Hinemoa Elder

AROHA: Māori wisdom for a cnotented life lived in harmony with our planet

Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable See the world differently, through some of the wisest

John O'Donohue

To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings

From the author of the bestselling Anam Cara comes a beautiful collection of blessings to help readers through both the everyday and the extraordinary events of their lives. John O’Donohue, Irish teacher and poet, has

John O'Donohue

Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom From the Celtic World

In this revered classic, John O’Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world

Mark Nepo

The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life

In these fast-paced times, the exquisite risk facing each of us every day is to slow down and “still our own house” so that we may experience life rather than simply manage it. In “The

Mark Nepo

Things That Join The Sea and The Sky: Field Notes on Living

From poet and teacher Mark Nepo, a compelling treasury of 145 short prose reflections to turn to when struggling to keep our heads above water-to help us surface and breathe into all of our sorrows

Videos

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Dadirri

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr discusses ‘Dadirri’, the practise of Deep Inner Listening and quiet still awareness, which connects us and nurtures spiritual well-being

Florence Williams: Finding the Fix

“We can microdose awe.” Award-winning author of The Nature Fix, Florence Williams, explains what science says about the human body’s deep responsiveness to natural environments.

Sir David Attenborough discusses nature and mental health

Sir David Attenborough talks about the links between mental health and nature, and how you can make the most of the natural world.

Quotes

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I feel the 21st century is another new age. Not only can we collaborate again with nature, we have to. It is an emergency.

- Bjork

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

- Lao Tzu

Our minds are shaped by the modern world but originate in nature, and we have suffered as a result of this disconnect.

- Bill Bailey

Research

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What is green exercise and should I be doing it?

‘Green exercise’ is a phenomenon that researchers have been studying for some years. It turns out that exercising in the presence of nature can have health benefits beyond getting your blood pumping.

Nature and mental health: an ecosystem service perspective

With increasing urbanization & declines in human contact with nature globally, decisions must be made about how to preserve & enhance opportunities for nature experience.

Minimum time dose in nature to positively impact mental health

Students in the US exhibit high levels of mental health issues. An increasing body of evidence has demonstrated that spending time in nature can provide tangible benefits for mental health & well-being.

Effects of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) & nature therapy on mental health

While most of the existing studies on shinrin-yoku have focused on physical health, this study is a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the mental health impacts.

Miyazaki Yoshifumi explores the healing power of the forest

The term shinrin-yoku was first coined in the 1980s, but is now attracting increasing attention around the world. Miyazaki Yoshifumi has been researching shinrin-yoku for three decades.

How nature therapy helps your mental health

This article explains what nature therapy involves, how nature therapy can benefit your mental health, and how you can bring nature to you if you happen to be stuck inside.

Activities

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Colouring in: nature hike

Think about how you feel when you take a walk in nature.

Colouring in: nature walk

Colour in and think about how you feel when you’re walking in nature.

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