Connecting to nature

Read our blog on how connecting with nature benefits our mental wellbeing.

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the deepest love is the love for earth for every plant, fungi, animal ~including the humans~ I've ever known and loved are earth the heart of the earth, water, fire, the four winds that we breathe, out light within, the rivers, mountains, spirits; are all earth the seeds and spores, our hearts are earth mi mano la semilla, mi corazón planeta 💚

Connect with nature to connect with yourself

Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy, is a growing practice that explores the positive impact of nature on mental well-being. In this blog post, we'll delve into how connecting with nature can bring about significant improvements in mental health.

Nature Connection Pyramid - Children have few opportunities for unstructured play due to hectic schedules, lifestyle changes, environmental barriers and the rise of electronic media. Current statistics state that over 90% of a child’s week is spent indoors and 50 hours per week is spent on screen time (TV, video games, iPods, etc). That’s a lot of inactivity and it’s leading to some major health problems.

If your first instinct is to stay inside, bundled up, when it’s cold out, you are not alone. But consider this: wintertime is actually a magical time to connect with nature. ❄ Come see how connecting with nature in the winter can do you -- and everyone around you -- a whole lot of good.

'The problem is that as we spend more time in the electronic world, we are spending less in the natural one. If we lose our connection with nature, what might it mean for our planet?'

In our post-tourism world, the compass is shifting on travel. As a confluence of dynamics – heightened ecological awareness, rising costs, and the enforced stillness...