HEALTH

Autumn walking in the woods: the 6 benefits for body and mind

Autumn. A magical time has begun made up of forests that are tinged with new colors, from straw yellow to deep orange, and filled with scents, from that of resins to that of mushrooms.

And it is precisely the changes typical of the period that make this season a perfect time to rediscover a connection with nature and to have an experience that can put body and spirit back in balance.

A walk in the woods at this particular time of year reduces stress and restores inner peace. It strengthens the respiratory system. It reduces cortisol levels. It is a true color therapy session. It helps rediscover "wonder." Teaches how to "let go."

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Strengthens the respiratory system
To walk in a forest is to be enveloped in a multitude of natural fragrances. In particular, among the most intense aromas are the woody essential oils emanating from conifers and their resins, which enrich the quality of the air bringing, through breathing, numerous benefits to the body and spirit, as well as a deeper connection with nature.
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Reduces cortisol levels
"Forest Bathing" is an ancient Japanese practice that, through total immersion in the forest and inhaling the monoterpenes released by plants, helps reduce stress and normalize blood pressure, with beneficial effects on the immune system as well.
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Improves circulation and posture
For a complete and all-encompassing experience, an interesting activity to try in autumn is walking barefoot on the bed of fallen leaves, so as to establish real direct contact with nature.
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It is a true color therapy session
With the arrival of autumn, many trees are tinged with new colors-the culprit is chlorophyll, which as it degrades eliminates the typical green color by bringing out the other pigments in plants.
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It helps to rediscover the wonder
A walk in the woods and in contact with vegetation also has an important emotional effect: watching nature change in fact leads to rediscovering wonder, a dimension innate in children, but one that adults can also relive by focusing on the present and regaining the balance of body and spirit.
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Teaches how to let go of the mind
Autumn is the season of change, and immersing oneself in nature at its time of transformation has important symbolic value: one is in that period when something is coming to an end, only to make way for something else; the trees let go of their leaves, but these will be nourishment for the plants during the next season.
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