Being
Mindful in the outdoors
Most of us like to meditate
indoors but meditating in the outdoors can have immense benefits too. All of us
know that mindfulness has many benefits
, one of it is to reduce stress.
Although you can practice it
anywhere where you feel comfortable but practicing mindfulness in the open can
have many benefits.
Benefits of Outdoor Mindfulness :
More Concentration:
You need to focus and concentrate
when you are meditating. Meditating in the outdoors help you to concentrate
better and our mind doesn’t wander so much.
Outdoors are calm:
The sounds of the nature are very
calm and soothing. Once you get attuned to the sounds, you feel a great sense
of calmness and peace.
Health Benefits:
With the increasing amount of
commitments that all of us have, we hardly have any time outside and spend time
in the nature. Being in the nature gives an opportunity to breathe in the fresh
air, take our mind off from the everyday stress and activities. Less stress and
anxiety help in overall health improvement.
Ways to start mindfulness
outdoors :
Listen to outside sounds:
Find a place outdoors, where you
won’t be disturbed. It could be a garden, a bench in the park, or sitting under
a tree. Just close your eyes, and listen to the sounds, take deep breaths and
pay attention to what you hear.
Go for a walk outdoors:
Going out for a scroll is also
very calming. Take out some time for yourself and go walk a walk alone. You can
walk in a park or anywhere where you feel comfortable. See what’s happening
around you. Notice the things around you. Walking is a great physical and
mental exercise. Walk at normal, slow easy pace. You might get distracted.
Notice your thoughts, your distractions and try to concentrate on walking
again.
These are a few ways to practice
mindfulness in the nature. You don’t have to only meditate when you are
outside. You can just be alone with yourself and enjoy the nature. Try
different things and see what you enjoy doing the most outdoors.
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