March is generally a “forced” month and together with April they are characterized by unstable weather and rain. And if you’re used to exercising outdoors, or just like being outdoors all the time, these weather conditions can get in the way.
However, rainy days offer some remarkable wellness benefits that you would not have the opportunity to experience if every day were sunny. Therefore, the next time you hear the raindrops on your window glass, resist the urge to relax on the couch. Instead, grab your headphones, or not, and go for a walk in the rain.
Below you will see all the benefits that you will get by going for a walk in the rain.
The smell of rain has a relaxing effect
Have you ever paid attention to the smell of rain? Or rather, the smell of soil and air when it rains? If not, take a deep breath the next time it rains. This sweet, fresh, soothing scent is called petrichor and is very good for the soul. This aroma is created when a mixture of compounds from vegetable oils, accumulated in the soil and rocks, are mixed and released through moisture droplets in the air.
Think of it as aromatherapy on a rainy day. In addition to the benefits you will get from the vegetable oils themselves that are transported in the air (depending on where you are), petrichor offers calming and tonic properties.
Walking in the rain can help you change perspective
If you take some time to stay in the rain, instead of desperately looking for a shelter, you will be amazed at what you see. People become different when it rains. It diffuses in a unique light, everything around changes shape, color and sound. You may even come across some surprises that are only for those who go out in the rain: the steam that rises from the ground, the yellow light of the storm, the flowers that close their petals until the sun rises again and much more.
As you enjoy this different view of the world, you can take it as an inspiration to change your perspective in other areas of your life. Sometimes you just need a little refreshment in the way you look at things to make your thoughts more positive and optimistic.
The atmosphere is cleaner when it rains
If you want to get some fresh air, there is no better time to go for a walk than when it is raining. As a raindrop falls on the atmosphere, a natural phenomenon occurs where the drop attracts tens to hundreds of air pollutant particles such as soot, sulfates and other organic particles. This process as you understand it does a remarkable job in cleaning the air around you.
Atmospheric chemistry at MIT published a study in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry And Physics that showed how effective rain is at reducing air pollution. Dan Cziczo, Victor P Starr’s professor of atmospheric chemistry, says these results can be extended to predict the possibility of rain helping to address pressing issues such as air quality and human health, as well as the impact of atmospheric cloud. in the climate.
Rain helps to find acceptance
There are many things in life that are beyond our control and it is very difficult to accept that. From grieving to a loved one to feeling anxious about how a job interview went, there are times when releasing control and acceptance is the best thing you can do, and actually taking a walk. in the rain can really help you with that.
Rain is easy to take for granted. It is still easy to think of it as a negative thing. After all, how many times have you not woken up to a rainy day and thought “today is bad weather”? But in fact, it is one of the most spectacular elements of our universe. It is incredibly possible. And as with most lives, we have absolutely no control over it – and that’s okay. In fact, this is wonderful.
How to take a conscious walk in the rain
The next time you are faced with a rainy day, do not let it spoil your mood. Instead, take advantage of the opportunity to practice walking in the rain and reap the benefits. But how do you get out of the rain with a positive outlook on your well-being? It all comes down to being really present in the moment.
The choice to be present always starts with the breath, so bringing your awareness to your breath is the first step. After all, deliberate and focused breathing works wonders to clear the mind. Before you go out, take a series of deep, steady inhales and exhales through your nose, releasing slowly and focusing entirely on the process.
As you walk in the rain, continue this conscious breathing and try to chase away the distracting thoughts. Do not try to ignore or suppress them. Instead, listen, acknowledge, and then let them go. As you let the anxious thoughts go, always return to your breath and to what you are doing right there, right now.
Now, expand your presence in the new, wet world around you. Observe the smell of petrichor and how it affects your mood. Really look at the environment around you and enjoy the unique properties that rain offers to all. Feel the drops on your skin and listen to this meditative sound.
Try to find a place in your mind and body where you accept everything around you, inside and out, but you do not cling to anything. You just exist, let go and become one with the rain.
When you are ready to go home, give yourself some time to get back to normal. Take a hot shower, enjoy a cup of tea or just sit quietly for a while in a warm room. Think about your new experience and the positive impact it had on your day.
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