Feel your heart beating with joy as you hike to the summit. Experience the profound rewards of hiking in the mountains. Delight in the fresh blossoms of early springtime while you walk next to a mountain stream. Your strong legs pump and carry you up the mountain. At the summit, feel your whole body relax as you breathe fresh mountain air and look out over the miles-long view.

A heartfelt story of love between your body and nature.

NatureBody(R) stories combine poetry and science into a creative meditation to build new muscle memories to nurture your body and mind.

Learn how

...to use your posture to relieve your neck tension.

...relaxing your muscles can make you stronger.

...to walk confidently over slippery ground.

"A self help book like no other! Uniquely poetic..." -B.B., Registered Nurse

Experience peace and power of the Appalachian mountains as you hike to a scenic vista on a beautiful spring day. The positive, affirming language of NatureBody(R) massage stories washes over you like soothing hands massaging you into deep relaxation.

- Experience the calming effects of massage.

- Gain a compassionate understanding of your body.

- Feel your precious, intimate belonging in the natural world.

"By connecting with the Earth within ourselves, healing begins to take place: healing becomes possible." -Thich Nhat Hanh

Deep within you is an untapped source of ancient wisdom. Reawaken this knowledge to relax deeply, move freely, and feel vibrantly alive.

Your body is waiting. Let nature be your teacher.

Your journey to healing begins now.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Walking Through Springtime: Leg Massage and Circulation

Chapter 2. High Mountain Meadow: Full Body Relaxation

Chapter 3. Ascension: Leg Massage and Circulation

Chapter 4. Vista: Energetic Recharging: Stretching the Spine

Chapter 5. Gratitude: Blessing From the Mountain