Healinwithimagery

   Nature has this profound impact on us that fills us to the brim with peace, quiet, and calm. We've all felt it at some point: this sensation of clear-headedness and lightness that follows us around after a stroll on the beach or a walk in the woods. Turns out, this feeling isn't random. There's science behind it. This is why if you're feeling low or stressed and want to rejuvenate, or if you're aching for that connection with nature, you're in need of a  therapeutic  vacation that immerses you in nature for an extended time. To Escape the Urban Noise Living in a city is chaos. The constant noise, humdrum, and pollution can impact our mental wellbeing. It's nothing less than living in a cluttered space. That is why it's crucial to escape the urban noise by going on a nature spree where you're around nothing but peace. To Enjoy without Spending Too Much Nature vacations don't require you to break your bank and are more fulfilling than luxurious ...

  Nature has always played an integral part in our well-being: it provides us with resources, energy, calmness, and a sense of belonging. In fact, it'd be safe to say that nature doesn’t need us, but we need nature. However, over the years, our disconnect  from nature has grown. With our busy urban lives that are always running at a fast pace and our neverending to-do lists, we don't form that connection we still crave. So, if you’re wondering how you can forge that inherent connection with nature while living your urban life, read on. Seek Green Spaces It doesn’t matter what kind of green space it is, whether it's a local park or a courtyard outside filled with plants, it’ll help you get your daily nature fix. Find moments to pause and surround yourself with natural scenery to relax and restore  your nervous system. Be Near the Water Water has a deeply calming effect on us. Just looking at it, hearing it, and swimming in it can calm our overstimulated minds. So, seek a l...

  Studies  show that just like physically being in nature, visual artworks that depict nature and landscapes can have the same calming impact on us. They induce tranquillity, and serenity while reducing stress and other negative emotions. Today’s urban living is nothing less than chaos for our mental well-being. We often find ourselves living in a monotonous world that focuses more on productivity than health. Yet, our hearts yearn for greener pastures and unending seas, the feel of cold grass tickling the soles of our feet, and the song of wilderness. This disconnect we feel can be so lved by nature and landscape photography . Even if you can’t make it outdoors, you can bring nature to you by installing fine artprints that’ll have the same calming impact on you. The Effects of Nature and Landscape Photography From oceanic scenes to lush forests, mountainous terrains, fields alive with flora and fauna to  the golden hues of sunsets, there are so many ways to add life and...

  According to researchers, sights and sounds from nature have a restorative effect on a human’s psyche since they physically alter our brain’s connections to reduce our body’s natural instinct of fight-or-flight. The link between our minds and nature Green environments and natural sounds have long been linked with well-being and relaxation, but according to new research, there seems to be a physiological cause for the positive effects. Researchers  investigated the connection between background noise, the body, and the brain and found that the area of the brain that’s connected to mind wandering reacted to nature sounds by prompting more external-focused attention. Inward-focused attention leads to rumination and worrying about things related to one’s self—which links to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Nature sounds helped participants in the study feel more relaxed due to an increase in their parasympathetic response. Affordable and convenient stress relief...

  Every time you pick up your pencil, dip your brush into paint, or chip away at a piece of wood or rock, you’re making emotional art. An artist attempts to develop a connection with their audience through various channels. They use selected colors , communicate through subconscious symbols, or represent specific scenes to convey their message to viewers as the artist themselves sees it. Past research suggested that our aesthetic and emotional response to art is based on basic stimulus, but more recent research finds that our responses run much deeper. Here’s all you need to know: We’re hard-wired When humans first look at images, they use a different part of their brain to process the information displayed to their eyes. This happens in three stages—confusion as we attempt to work out what’s being represented in that piece of art, identification followed by relief as pleasure centers get triggered in the brain, ending with assigning a meaning to the picture to get some sort of emo...

  Art therapy has enormous potential for healing troubled minds and souls when done professionally, and many find that working with an art therapist while suffering from PTSD  can be a lifesaver. What is PTSD? Threatening or terrifying experiences like neglect, abuse, or war can leave traces that get stuck in a person’s bodily experiences, emotions, and memories, causing PTSD. This psychiatric disorder can cause symptoms such as re-experiencing trauma, anxiety or panic, reactivity or touchiness, dissociation or numbness, and memory lapses if triggered. Common treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy or talk therapy, but they might not always be enough to address all the relevant areas, which is where art therapy steps in. Understanding art therapy Art therapy makes use of different creative mediums such as sculpture-making, coloring, painting, drawing, or even viewing art to help patients process traumatic events or provide them with an outlet for when words aren’t enou...