Nature heals by reducing stress, boosting immune function, enhancing cognition and promoting better sleep quality. Exposure to green vistas, forests and rivers lowers cortisol (stress hormone) and eases anxiety, acting to support both physical and mental wellbeing. Barefoot walking on the earth grounds us. View our natural features or book your stay in nature.
Key Health Benefits of Nature:
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety: time in nature decreases heart rate and muscle tension.
- Improved Immune Function: spending time in nature can boost the immune system.
- Mental Health Boost: scientifically shown to significantly enhance mood and alleviate anxiety and depression.
- Enhanced Emotional Well-being: engagement with forests and rivers reduces anxiety and encourages a sense of calm.
- Physical Health Improvements: sustained interaction with nature can reduce blood pressure and speed up recovery.
Ways to Engage with Nature for Healing:
- Nature-Based Therapies: walking in wilderness areas helps us connect with nature for therapeutic benefits.
- Mindful Walking: walking or hiking in natural surroundings boosts mental health.
- Forest Bathing: full immersion in a forest environment can significantly calm the mind and refresh the spirit.
- Using Natural Products: products made with natural ingredients reduce the toxic load on our body.
Further Resources:
- Association between Nature Exposure and Health: a review National Library of Medicine
- Nature Heals: The Sauna Project x Te Whare TapaWhā The Sauna Project
- Nature Heals: Reconciling Your Grief Through Engaging with… Center for Loss & Life Transition
- Nature Heals by Ilchi Lee, Compact Disc… The Nile
Easy 20 minute walk to the Three Marys golden river pool & waterfall.
