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Author Stares, Claire, author.

Title Feel-good gardening : how to reap nature's benefits for mental, physical and spiritual well-being / Claire Stares.

Publication Info. Chichester : Vie, 2023.

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 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  635 STARES    Check Shelf
Description 160 pages ; 20 cm
Contents Introduction -- De-stress while you garden -- Improve your cognitive health while you garden -- Get fit while you garden -- Find spirituality while you garden -- Get social while you garden.
Summary "Featuring simple tips, practical advice and inspiring ideas, this book will help you discover how to reap the mental, physical and spiritual benefits found in nature. We all know that our environment is critical to our well-being, so when seeking a boost to our happiness, where better to look than the garden? Whether you're hoping to cultivate a calmer mindset, nurture your physical strength or connect with your community, the restorative powers of gardening can help you flourish. With valuable information, actionable tips, creative project ideas and feel-good gardening facts, this book will help you discover the all-round health benefits that can come while honing your green fingers. Inside you will discover: How the aromas, colours and sounds of plants and nature can both relax and invigorate you; Why gardening and its therapeutic actions are beneficial for your mental health; How to energize your body, tone muscles and improve flexibility for overall fitness; The plentiful spiritual aspects to be found through breathwork and grounding exercises; How and why gardening can plant you within your community and encourage teamwork and cooperation"--Publisher's description.
Subject Gardening -- Psychological aspects.
Gardening -- Health aspects.
Other Form: ebook version : 9781837992454
ISBN 9781800079915 hardback
1800079915 hardback
9781837992454 ePub ebook
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