Let nature heal us...

Global Wellness Day 8 June 2024

"Nature" is like a precious work of art that envelops and shapes our souls. Balance and beauty that appear to the eye #SpiritualPractices (Spiritual Practices) is like a bridge that connects us to the outside world. It helps us to reach the depths of nature. Feel the great power and find inner peace.

1. Mindfulness Meditation

Meditation focuses on practicing mindfulness, keeping the mind focused on the present, helping the mind to be free, calm, and not distracted. Brain waves slow down. Regulates stress hormones and strengthens immunity Better manage and recognize illnesses

2. Walking Meditation

Walking is a mental training by paying attention to the manners of the body in relation to the thoughts. Consciousness of one's own movements helps to concentrate more, eliminates cloudy emotions, and improves sleep quality.

3. Forest Bathing

Japanese walking that resembles Jongkrom walking. Recognize the atmosphere around you through the 5 senses using natural stress therapy. Create calm and relaxation. It was found that brain waves slowed down with a frequency similar to brain waves during deep sleep.

4. Yoga

The science of training the body, mind and soul with roots in India. Focus on mindfulness with your body and breath. Balancing yourself and the environment Yoga is not only a mental training to strengthen the needles from a variety of postures, but also helps to strengthen and flex muscles. stimulates blood circulation;

Humans have a strong bond with nature. It is like two things that support and depend on each other. Nature is not just a place, it's like an oasis that nourishes our bodies, minds, and souls.

On June 8, 2024, which coincides with this year's Global Wellness Day, the theme "Magenta Nature" invites everyone to connect with the natural world and become a part of nature through a variety of activities, leading to good health in body, mind, and spirit.

Best wishes from BDMS Wellness Clinic

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Reference:

• Globalwellnessday.org. Magenta Nature Guide [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 May 1]. Available from: https://www.globalwellnessday.org/files/gwd-2024-magentanature-theme-guideline.pdf
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