O R N I T H E R A P Y

& Nature-based Wellness

The book Ornitherapy is a

Gold Medal Winner!

“ Each year, “books for better living” are chosen for their unique ability to enrich readers’ lives and promote global sustainability.”

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Through simple techniques and exercises of mind + body birding, we can tune in to the birds and natural world around us, supporting our well-being while improving upon our understanding of birds.

This is Ornitherapy.

 

There’s a how-to book for using birds as a guiding light in support of wellbeing of mind, body, and soul..

Ornitherapy Book Cover

Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul

by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley, and Sophie Crossley,

Crossley Books, 2021

Your guide to wellness using birds as the gateway.

Throughout the 216 pages of this award-winning book, readers are guided into deeper connections with birds through focused explorations, stunning imagery, prompted interactive journaling.

Ornitherapy pairs mindfulness with observation in a way that will enhance your awareness and understanding of birds, while amplifying the promotion of well-being that nature provides us.

Designed to be used from a window or transported along your daily travels, practicing Ornitherapy with this book can enrich your life and nourish your mind, body, and soul.

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What People Are Saying About

Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul

 

“There is a gentle pace of the book.  I really enjoyed how you both engage the reader and unfold the topics.  You are not talking to us, as much as welcoming us to share in the experience of birds.”

“It never feels preachy or information driven.  ”

— V.S.

 

“The focus of this book offers a calming, interactive and reflective awareness of the nature right outside our doors. It’s a marvelous gift for yourself, families, educators or anyone who longs to feel more connected to nature.”

— B.N.

“This is truly a special book, as it offers such a uniquely authentic perspective and accessible approach to engaging with nature at its core level. They do a fantastic job of making every page relevant and valuable, without getting too technical regarding the birds, and keeping the focus directly on Ornitherapy and how even a non-birder can easily benefit from the abundance of natural healing available to us all, flying right above us. “

— B.B.

 

“I love how it is an opportunity to look closer at birds. I had never given it much thought but during this time spent at home over the last year, I finally took notice….

….This book gave an easy approach for a truly mindful observation of the birds right in my yard in the most engaging way.I've already purchased two more of these books - one for a friend who leads bird walks for kids and one for our local high school wellness center. I know they'll love it too!.”

— K.B.

Ornitherapy & Nature-based Wellness Programming

Supporting our well-being through birds and nature.

Ornitherapy, a practice of Mindful Birding, stimulates a healthier, more creative headspace through mindful observation, while connecting you to the natural world surrounding you.

Image courtesy of Crossley Books

Studies show a clear correlation between exposure to nature and improved cognition

Why Ornitherapy?

Birds are a tangible gateway to the natural world. Accessible to everyone, everywhere.

A more mindful approach to watching birds deepens our experiences with nature, magnifying the wellness benefits demonstrated by research.

Learn more about the many ways to bring the practice of Ornitherapy into your workplace, school, or home through the inquiry button below.