In Japan, they have a therapy called shinrin-yoku which translates to forest bathing, in which it recognises the healing power of green spaces. Developed during the 1980s, the therapy has become a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and healing activity.
Backed with scientific reasons, it is said that gardening has a beneficial effect on one’s mental health and welfare from reducing stress to boosting the immune system. Today, more people are heading outdoors to tend their spaces to have a sense of calm, order, and connect with the earth. But for those who are living in apartments and do not have sufficient space outdoor, it is best to create an indoor garden, which also has a variety of benefits such as improvement of air quality and emotional therapy. Below, we give you six benefits of gardening on mental health and on why you should start this holistic journey.
Exposure to Vitamin D increases calcium level, which greatly benefits your bones and immune system, and getting enough sunlight also improves your mood. So activities like gardening is a sure-fire way to get a dose of the sunshine vitamin while doing a fun hobby.
A natural stress-reliever, gardening like any other form of sport is a great way to calm your mind. Working with plants and being in a green space provides serious stress relief and positive sensory stimulation. So start planting!
