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WATERFALL MEDITATION FOR PEACEFUL MIND

It is well-known that the natural environment plays an important role in promoting human health. Recently, forest therapy attracts widespread attention and gradually emerges in Japan and Korea. In addition to the forest environment, the waterfall environment has also been found to have a variety of beneficial health effects.  The repetitive nature of things like flowing water can induce a type of light hypnosis or deep relaxation , instantly taking people to their “happy place”.  Allowing your body to fall deep into this type of relaxation will benefit your mind, body, and soul.  Waterfall therapy provides an opportunity to disconnect from the demands of daily life and find peace amidst the serene beauty of nature, reducing stress and tension.  Studies have found that exposure to negative ions can have several positive effects on our health:  Improved mood  Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety Increased energy levels and productivity Enhanced immune ...

STRESS RELIEF BY MUSIC THERAPY

Music can be used as a therapeutic tool to reduce stress , promote healing and improve one's overall emotional well-being. Application of music in modern medicine was popularized by Everett Thayer Gaston, (1901-1970) “Father of Music Therapy”. He was a clinical psychologist who promoted the music as Therapy.  Research suggests that music can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by providing a positive distraction from negative thoughts and emotions. Listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure , and pain as well as improve sleep quality , mood, mental alertness, and memory.  Healthcare providers use music as therapy in many contexts, including at the bedside for people in hospitals. However, music therapy isn't the same as listening to music to help you relax.  There are four main approaches to music therapy:  receptive, re-creational, compositional, and improvisational. Each method focuses on a different way the client can get involved. ...