The miraculous healing energy from nature.

After a long day sitting in a chair and staring at a computer or phone for work, most of us choose to continue lounging on the sofa watching TV to relax. There's a much better way: take a break from those addictive electronic devices, step outside, find some fresh air, and connect with the magical world of nature – the most powerful healer.

When you immerse yourself in nature, you'll feel more stable and at peace. When life's stresses start to weigh you down, a change of scenery is a perfect way to relieve the burden. Incorporating outdoor activities into your wellness routine can be a great way to prevent physical and mental overload.

Numerous studies have shown that spending two hours a week in nature is linked to improved health and well-being. This isn't an insurmountable amount of time to dedicate each week to swimming in the ocean, or for urban dwellers to take a stroll in a park.

A range of benefits from connecting with nature, based on numerous studies, include:

Improve memory
Focus better
Relieving feelings of depression
Reduce stress and anger.
Boost your confidence and self-esteem.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of spending time in nature is that you'll feel connections becoming stronger, not only with nature, but also with the surrounding community and the world outside. Studies measuring brain activity have found that when participants viewed natural scenes, the part of the brain associated with empathy lit up, suggesting that green spaces create a connection between the viewer and the planet and with other people.

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Lumina Retreats uses this knowledge to introduce its practical activities and the Halong Wellness Cruise program, which spends ample time immersed in nature. Gliding on the calm waters with lush green trees on either side or majestic rocky mountains interspersed, while you practice yoga, meditation, and breath-connecting exercises… promises to bring soothing and restorative benefits to both body and mind.

Studies have also shown that the longest-living people exercise regularly, but not excessively. They move and exercise daily instead of spending hours each week doing strenuous workouts, and exercising outdoors often has many benefits for the body:

Forest bathing

If you're looking for ways to experience nature most deeply, then forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is one way. It simply involves being fully present and connecting with nature through all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Leave your phone and other electronic devices at home. The main idea of forest bathing is to observe everything with all your senses: the rustling leaves, the smell of damp earth after rain, or the vibrant colors of butterflies… without distractions, thus creating a sense of tranquility.

Earthing - Connecting to the ground

"Earthing" is another simple method: walking barefoot on the ground, grass, or sand, to increase the connection between the body and the earth, which has its own energy field. Some studies emphasize that direct contact with the Earth's electrons improves health by increasing antioxidant levels, reducing inflammation, and promoting better sleep. Walking in general creates a rhythmic flow for both body and mind, as it is gentle and nourishing, allowing for contemplation. Walking barefoot in nature is both relaxing and enhances concentration.

Blue Mind

Water is one of the elements that brings many benefits and helps people live happier lives. We constantly remind ourselves that water makes up about 60% of our bodies and we should drink water every day, while the habit of walking on the beach or by the lake also brings many unexpected and amazing health benefits. In Wallace J. Nichols' book "Blue Mind," science has shown the importance of water for enhancing human physical and mental health. Places with water are said to contain many negatively charged ions, releasing serotonin and reducing cortisol levels – the hormone that causes stress and fatigue. Relaxing walks on the beach or swimming can help us feel calmer and happier.