In the modern scenario, stress is so common that the need for peace, tranquillity and an escape from the daily routine of a protective lifestyle, becomes stronger. Today, there are several ways to ease the mind from the worries of everyday life—going to gym, meditating, kick-boxing, yoga, etc. But the true pleasure we feel on witnessing the colours of a sunset or walking along a beach is inexplicable. Nature’s purity takes you away from civilisation, from the bustling crowds, deafening traffic, constant chatter, work pressure and the claws of innumerable responsibilities.

Being in nature transports you to another world, a place where peace and happiness are your only friends. Nature’s spellbinding aura can soothe your soul, calm your mind and relax your body. Its beauty is priceless; the wide blue sky, the lush green trees, the silent ocean, the warmth of the golden rays of the sun on your face, the cool sea breeze pleasing your senses. Nature’s mesmerising effects can be felt in its endless unspoken powers.

Imbibe nature’s freshness by taking a quiet walk on the wet green grass. Walking relieves you from stress, back pain and chronic fatigue, besides being one of the most relaxing methods of exercise. Walking in the midst of nature’s serene surroundings is blissful, as the scenic beauty and picturesque landscape can make irrelevant thoughts vanish. When the mind is no longer busy processing old information, space is created for the universal vibration of nature to enter into our being. These vibrations cannot be experienced unless we silence the thoughts that fill our minds. By walking through nature in quiet observation, the changing scenery draws us outside our internal chatter, where we can tune in to the subtle rhythm of the earth. Letting nature’s splendour seep in through our eyes, ears and sense of smell, replaces repetitive thoughts that build stress. Patterns in nature affect our entire being and create a flow of consciousness that leads to pure awareness.

Walking outdoors as a regular workout has been found to be easier to maintain than walking on a treadmill indoors. The best places are parks that offer unpaved paths so that there is less