Women & Nature: Healing practices for body and soul

(Hardback)

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Women everywhere are searching for answers to better support their wellbeing and find balance in their lives. But what if there were a solution One that improves our physical and mental health while also strengthening our relationships, our sense of community and our purpose. Women's health naturopath Emma Drady has assembled the communal wisdom of women around the world to unearth the missing piece of the puzzle: our connection with nature.

From nature drawing and finding a sit spot, to cold-water immersion and plant meditation - tried and tested by the diverse range of women featured here - help boost happiness, calm the nervous system and reduce stress. By connecting more with nature, you will connect with yourself.


Part one: The practice of nature
Cold-water exposure
Climate activism
Wilderness immersion
Surfing

Part two: The wisdom of nature
Beekeeping
Self-sufficient living
Ocean education
Herbalism

Part three: The wonder of nature
Art
Free diving
Mycology
Wildlife photography

And many more ...

'I think of when I've felt the most connected, the most free and the most inspired: it's always in natural spaces.' - Alice Wesley-Smith, photographer and filmmaker.

'Being in nature allows a letting go and an aliveness to happen.' - Paige Northwood, artist.

Author Bio

Emma Drady (B HlthSc) is a naturopath working in the complementary health industry. She treats women of various ages, cultures and backgrounds to help them achieve their health goals with the use of herbal medicine, wholefood nutrition and lifestyle advice. Emma has a deep understanding of the science behind plants, the functions of the human body, and the relationship between lifestyle and how it impacts our health. Her passion for nature and supporting women have driven her to write this book.