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Spyros Geravelis

The Way of the Garden

Spyros Geravelis

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English
Hillshire Media
06 August 2025
Landscape gardening; Container gardening
Discover the Healing Power of Nature Through the Art of the Garden.

In a world where screens dominate and nature feels increasingly distant, Reconnecting Through the Garden offers a transformative journey back to what truly matters: our inner selves, our natural environment, and our sense of purpose.

Blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology, this profound and poetic book reveals how thoughtfully designed gardens can serve as sanctuaries for healing, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening.

Drawing from 35 years of experience in landscape architecture, deep engagement with Japanese Zen gardens, and the latest research in neuroscience and ecotherapy, the author guides readers through the principles of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), biophilic design, and spiritual landscape architecture.

From the contemplative minimalism of karesansui (dry gardens) to the ritual symbolism of the Japanese tea garden, each chapter unveils how natural spaces can be designed to evoke calm, clarity, and connection-even in modern urban life.

Whether you're a designer, therapist, spiritual seeker, or simply a nature lover, this book will inspire you to see gardens not just as spaces, but as gateways to inner peace and well-being.

Perfect for readers interested in mindful living, Japanese aesthetics, healing environments, and reclaiming a meaningful relationship with nature.
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Imprint:   Hillshire Media
Edition:   Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 8mm
Weight:   213g
ISBN:   9798999358240
Pages:   114
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Spyros Geravelis is a Greek landscape architect with over 35 years of experience in urban green space management and landscape design. His work blends a deep knowledge of horticulture with a lifelong study of Eastern philosophy, internal martial arts, and traditional Japanese aesthetics. He has traveled in Japan, among other countries of the Orient, immersing himself in the gardens of Kyoto and has studied the principles of Zen, Taoism, and Shinrin-yoku. Spyros's design philosophy integrates science, spirituality, and artistic expression to create healing, contemplative environments.

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