Waterspirit knows that safe, accessible and high-quality green and blue spaces can have positive impacts on human health and well-being. Exposure to nature has been linked to improved attention, lower stress, better mood, even increase empathy and cooperation. Exposure to forests and trees boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, improves mood, increases energy level, increases ability to focus, even in children with ADHD. Exposure to blue spaces promotes calmness and stimulates healing. Spending time in blue spaces lowers the risk of stress, anxiety, obesity, cardiovascular disease and premature death.
The following credible resources provide scientific data regarding the health benefits of blue and green spaces.
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Waterspirit school, club and camp programming offers children the opportunity to mindfully experience nature and deepen their connections to nature, which increases their wellbeing and sets the stage for them to be future lovers and protectors of the earth.
Do you agree that kids are healthier and happier when they spend time in nature? Join the NJ Kids in Nature Coalition. Waterspirit is in the coalition along with other environmental groups, teachers, pediatricians, parents, grandparents, and more. For more info, visit the website here: NJkidsinNature.org
Hire Waterspirit for your business
Waterspirit can be hired by your business to conduct mindfulness programs for the wellness of your employees. Programs can be conducted online or in-person, at your location or ours. Email Water@Waterspirit.org to inquire.
Johnson & Johnson recently hired Waterspirit to host an online Mindfulness and Nature workshop for their employees.
““I LOVED the mindfulness webinar. It was so relaxing and a great reminder to practice breathing and centering myself daily...Anne was fantastic!””