It’s colours like blue that lower the heartrate and breathing, whereas greens and lavenders create a sense of calm,” she says. There’s a reason why they use those colours in yoga studios ...

This neutral, calm Blue Mind state contrasts what Nichols calls ... Many already know that the sounds of the ocean’s waves can do wonders for inducing a relaxed state. (Just think about how ...

the changing colours of the water and the soothing sounds of the ocean. While research into the mental health benefits of “blue space” is still in its infancy, certain studies suggest sea air ...

There had been a scramble for portraits at sunset with the calm, blue ocean as a backdrop, then in front of every waterfall that appeared along the path of the wedding procession, and later in the ...

Nichols in his book Blue Mind, Blue Mind Theory is the idea that being in or near water puts us into a semi-meditative state, positively affecting our minds and bodies. While the term has been around ...

Professional pilots stand out whether they have airline stripes on their sleeves or glide a Cessna 172 to a perfect landing ...

Encounter whales (and whale sharks, too) in quiet, relaxing destinations like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the ice caps and Baja California Sur.

In conjunction with National Geographic and a team of scientists and researchers, he began studying the places around the globe where longevity and high quality of life are thriving. They identified ...

As of Oct. 15, a yearly Calm Premium membership is just $34.99, down from the normal price of $69.99. That's a 50% discount during the brand's birthday sale or a savings of $34.99. Through the ...

Watching water decreases heart rate and blood pressure while increasing our subjective sense of relaxation and calm. If a swimming pool works as well as a creek, lake, or ocean, gazing at a small ...

The BBC is launching a first-of-its-kind newsletter course, Six Steps to Calm, for international audiences ... backs to help them map the elusive ocean floor. Scientists are preparing to drill ...