The sounds of nature can help create a calming environment and lower stress levels.
This in turn can affect how we sleep at night. With everyday life, we may be constantly worrying and stressing about work, family and friends, or even what the next day might hold. Research has shown that nature sounds can actually help us sleep better by reducing stress.ĭuring most of our lives, we are regularly on the move. When we are not able to get outside, why not bring some of the sounds of nature inside the classroom or workplace? Resting easy “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. What I noticed was that the students responded really well to nature sounds and were able to work quietly on their tasks, while absorbing the music around them. They loved the quiet call of the birds, and the gentle flow of waterfalls. During my placement, I had the opportunity to play nature sounds for the kids while they worked on independent projects. This past year, I was in the Bachelor of Education Program at Lakehead University, where I was able to complete a placement within a school setting. Listening to nature sounds at the end of the day can help give our brains a break and make us feel more content and refreshed, and less stressed. “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” Our time in nature can help us to be healthier in both our mind and body.Īlthough we might not always have the chance to spend a lot of time outdoors, listening to a few minutes of a calming rain melody can reduce stress levels and help us improve our memory and attention level. There are many ways that listening to nature benefits us, but the most common are: Healthier in mind and bodyįor many years, researchers have been studying why nature has such a calming effect on people. Try to notice the effect these forest sounds have on you as you’re listening. In these forest sounds from Lake Superior Provincial Park, you can hear the sweet calls of the Winter Wren, the Blackburnian Warbler or the Swainson Thrush.
Listening to nature has a way of transporting us from these noisy places to a place that feels more nourishing and calm. A lot of our time is spent trying to drown out loud noises and sounds, whether we are at home, work, or school. In our lifestyles today, we are constantly surrounded by noise made from construction, traffic, or even our very own mobile devices. Regardless of your age, the sounds of nature are for everyone. Try it sometime, take a break outside and listen to nature – trust me it has a lot to say.
“Just feel the magic in the air and the power in the breeze, feel the energy of the plants, the bushes and trees, let yourself be surrounded by nature at its best, calm yourself, focus and let magic do the rest.” You’re letting your mind relax, while your ears focus on the sounds around you. In surrounding yourself with the natural environment - by going for walk in the forest, paddle-boarding on a lake, or sitting and reading a book in the heart of the woods - you are allowing your body to breathe and slow down. Whether it is the calming sound of waves along the shoreline, the forest leaves rustling in the wind or perhaps rain dripping down on a roof, the sounds of nature can help relax your mind, body and soul. If we open our eyes and ears, and listen to the world that surrounds us, we can truly appreciate the music the earth is making.
The earth holds a lot of beauty within it. George Santayana - poet, philosopher and naturalist - said, “The Earth has music for those who listen.” Today’s post comes from Kyra Santin, a Natural Heritage Education and Marketing Student from our Northwest Zone.
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