Science has long been aware of the impact of “green space” on our mental and physical well being. But the impact of water playing a big part on this is relatively new. Research has confirmed three things about water: it heals, restores, and soothes. This is why in the midst of all this chaos, a health and wellness resort in Davao just like the Malagos Garden Resort is something we are craving for. To know more about the healing benefits of being near a pond, we have rounded up a list for you to discover. 

Water as therapy. It is undeniable that we live in a stressful world. The stress, when accumulated over days, weeks, and months will have a tremendous toll on our physical and emotional well being. Try closing your eyes and listening to the sounds of the ocean, the rain, or running water. Researchers found out that  simply being in the presence of water can actually reduce stress by allowing our brains time to rest. Watching fish glide through a pond or focusing on the soothing sounds of a bubbling fountain can lessen distractions, reduce overstimulation and actually improve focus and creativity. Try working near a stream or a river and you’ll be amazed by how instantly calm everything can be. 

Ponds can be a sanctuary. Building a pond also provides a place of sanctuary- a safe relaxing place to escape from the rest of the world.  This is one of the many mental health benefits to having a pond.  There are other psychological benefits like promoting calmness, focus, creativity, better sleep quality, and something called the blue-mind, coined by Wallace J. Nichols.  Water has an effect on the brain to the likes of meditation.  It gives you a Zen-like calm feeling, ultimately reducing stress and anxiety.  In addition, water, in all forms, releases negatively charged ions into the air, which combats free radicals and purifies the air of dust mites, pollen, germs, allergens and pollutants, and in turn keeps your body healthy.  These negative ions are also believed to boost serotonin levels, which relieve stress and depression, and help to increase energy, alertness, and concentration. 

Ponds can help transform you. When you add a pond or a waterfall in a place, it instantly transforms into a living, breathing, dynamic space. And now that you know more about the healing power of water, you also know that ponds can be emotionally, spiritually and even physically transformative for you, too. If you’re feeling stuck, are in a creative slump or want to dream up your next big idea, gazing into a pond may be exactly what you need.

One of the best wellness resorts in Davao, Malagos Garden Resort is the best choice when you are looking for a “Davao healing resort near me.” Need a quick break? Only 40 to 35 minutes away from the City and you will get to enjoy experiences refined by nature. Walk under a canopy of trees, try bird watching, or simply sit by a pond. Malagos Garden Resort is brewing so many things for you when we reopen our doors. So you better watch out! Subscribe at https://www.malagos.com/experiences and be the first to know about our exciting offers.