Wellness Gardens: Bringing the Outdoors into Your Self-Care Routine
Today, health is self-care while loving the healing power of nature. In line with that, the concept of a wellness garden came into being. You can have a peaceful and relaxing place on a small rooftop full of plants or in a large backyard. A wellness garden is aligned with health principles and creates conscious options for living a good life.
Wellness Gardens and Their Benefits
The following are the advantages of having a wellness garden:
Clarity and Relaxation
Clarity and RelaxationA wellness garden is one great way to make you feel relaxed and have a clear mind. Being in a place near nature gives a drop in cortisol levels that lessens stress.
Mood Enhancement and Air Quality Improvement
A natural air cleaner, plants make you feel better and focused when you see and smell them.
Health and Wellness Garden: DIY Techniques
1-Begin with small spaces. Window sills with flowering plants or potted herbs provide a better life every day.
2-Sensational Incorporation: Lavender or mint are fragrant herbs. You can use them together with ferns or other plants with rough leaves and vibrant flowers. This will create a multisensory touch to the garden.
3-Functional Features: Add things that get people involved, like seats, a small fountain for sound therapy, or a textured path for walking mindfully.
Inclusion of Self-care Activities Every Day
- Morning Mindfulness in the Green: Do some light stretching or focused breathing in front of your plants in the morning to get your energy and mind ready for the day.
- Midday Breaks with Nature: Get a quick reset with nature by just sitting in your yard. You can feel better and relaxed even with just a few minutes of inhaling fresh air.
- Nighttime Relaxation and Reflection: Sit back and relax while sipping tea in your yard. You can also get your journal and jot down your daily activity with soft lightning in the background. This is a relaxing activity before bedtime.
