Lesson 1: Slowing down
Zen Habits: 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More
Lesson 2: Breath
Rebecca Denis’ And Breathe book
Max Strom TED talk: Breathe to Heal
Headspace mini breathe meditation
Suzie Poyser: Psychotherapist & Breathworker
Lesson 3: Create a Haven
Essence & Alchemy – handcrafted and sustainable aromatherapy reed diffusers and candles
Insight Timer blog post: 3 Ways To Make Your Home Your Sanctuary
Lesson 4: Body Awareness
Evelyn Stavrinidis, yoga and meditation teacher
Sophie Cleere Yoga Nidra recording
Andy Puddicombe TED Talk: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
Jon Kabat-Zinn: Guided mindfulness meditation
Lesson 5: Smell
The Marginalian article: The science of smell – how the most direct of our senses works
Guardian article: Wake up and smell the flavour
Lesson 6: Taste
Lesson 7: Silence
Erling Kagge’s Silence in the Age of Noise book
Silence in the age of noise blog post
The Marginalian article: The Sound of Silence article
Nick Seaver TED talk: The Gift of Silence
Lifehack research article: Science Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We Think
Lesson 8: Beauty in Nature
Moments of Sense and Style Instagram account
Harvard University article: Beauty in Nature
Louie Schwartzberg TED talk: Nature. Beauty. Gratitude
Richard Feynman’s Ode to a Flower
Lesson 9: Water
Wallace J. Nichols’ Blue Mind book
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols TEDx talk: Exploring our Blue Mind
Wild and Well article: The mental health benefits of wild swimming
Sarah Kennedy Norquoy’s Salt On My Skin book
Lesson 10: Texture and Pattern
PATTERNITY: Inspiring Positive Living through the Infinite Wisdom and Beauty of Pattern
David Attenborough’s introduction to the Kingdom of Plants
BBC Two video: 5 Simple Ways: Nature Can Help Your Mood
Dr Ali Foxon’s free ‘How to Doodle’ guides
Lesson 11: Growth
Tobacco Brown’s TED talk: What gardening taught me about life
Article: What nature can teach us about personal growth
Lesson 12: Birds
University of Exeter study: Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health
Claire Thompson’s The Art of Mindful Birdwatching book
Claire Thompson’s website – Nature writer and workshop facilitator
Claire Thompson’s Sit Spot exercise
Gnowangerup Cottage’s bird photography
Creative Countryside blog post: A Sky Full of Birds
Blog Post: Birdsong and Balance
Birdwatching with comedian and wildlife enthusiast Bill Bailey: Green and Pleasant Land
Bird sounds identification app
Lesson 13: Light
Happiful magazine article: What is komorebi?
Lesson 14: The Changing Seasons
The Slow Living Guide’s interview with Maddy Lawson on living in tune with the seasons
Video showing what happens to different landscapes through the four seasons