Nature mediation: 10 benefits of short walks, deep breathing

By Namita S Kalla | July 04, 2025 | Image: Canva

Nature mediation:  10 benefits of short walks, deep breathing

Listen to birdsong

Tune into the sound of birds nearby  and focus on their different songs to calm your thoughts naturally and gently

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Breathe in deeply

Inhale slowly through your nose and focus on the fresh outdoor air to refresh your senses and clear mental clutter

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Soak up sunlight

Sit where sunlight gently warms your  skin and allow the soft heat to soothe  your muscles and lift your mood

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Feel the ground

Take your shoes off and feel the earth or  grass under your feet to ground your body  and release tension

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Touch the textures

Feel the stream, or run your hands along tree bark or soft leaves and notice their feel to connect deeply with the present moment

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Soak in the scents

Pause and take in natural scents like  flowers, trees or herbs around you to  calm your nervous system and relax

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Focus on colours

Notice all the shades of green, browns  and blues in nature to stimulate your mind  and help improve your focus gently

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Watch the moving leaves

Gaze at trees swaying in the wind and  notice the soft patterns to steady your  breath and ease your mind

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Hear flowing water

If near a stream or fountain, close  your eyes and listen closely to the flow of  water for deep relaxation and calm

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Take a slow walk

Move slowly along a natural path  and stay mindful of every step to ease  anxious thoughts and refresh your mood

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