Superhealthy Activities: In Top Form with the Five Elements
HOLISTIC LIVING is focused on health in every aspect of life. this includes out activities, which should promote our health. From a holistic perspective, our universe consists of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. In order to recharge our batteries and to maintain in our power, it is important to always be in touch with the elements.
This is only possible, if we are in the fresh air, with water while swimming, making a fire, working with the earth or by looking at the stars at night. Here we introduce you to Superhealthy Activities. which gives you an idea how to use the healing power of the elements.
Superhealthy Activities with Water
Balneotherapy
Since ancient times, people know about the healing properties of water. They also use it for treatment of physical and mental diseases, called Balneotherapy. Most people love to swim at waterfalls, hot springs or communal baths with beautiful surroundings. The reason is the enormous healing effect of water.
Ideally the water contains lots of minerals. Listening to the sound of the water has an extremely relaxing effect. Amongst the Superhealthy Activities, swimming is one of the most effective. The water gently massages your body, especially when it’s bubbling. Find a hot spring or spa near you and enjoy the best treatment nature can offer you.
Kneipp's Water Walking
Walking in water is one of the most Superhealthy Activities of mankind. It doesn’t matter whether we are wading through a stream, a river or a lagoon. The movements in the cold water massage our feet and stimulate blood and lymph circulation. In Germany there are so-called water walking stations on hiking trails in forests, which Pastor Kneipp founded. It is used to treat venous weakness, but also to strengthens the immune system. It has a calming effect and promotes sleep. Of course you can also walk in the water in any shallow part of a lake or sea..
Swimming in natural lakes
Swimming in a natural lake has its own special charm. Moving in water alone is a balm for our stressed musculoskeletal system. If the water is of good quality, valuable minerals also enter our body and are absorbed through our skin. And even the mud under our feet brings good substances through the soles of our feet. Find a swimming lake near your home, where you can swim before or after work and on the weekends. Make sure you swim every day, even on vacation. Don’t let a day go by without these Superhealthy Activities.
Healthy Activities in Nature
Bathing in Thermal Springs
Hot thermal water from natural springs has special health-promoting properties. Natural thermal springs can be found almost everywhere in the world in volcanically active areas, such as in Iceland or Italy. They possess different contents of minerals and salts. In combination with warm or hot water, it goes deeply into our tissue and has a relaxing, healing effect on our body, especially on the skin and the musculoskeletal system. There are many Superhealthy Activities, but thermal bathing is one of the most effective for maintaining health.
Enjoy a Mudbath
Have you ever took a mudbath? It is extremely funny, entertaining and very healthy. The skin is getting cleansed, deacidified and nourished by the healing clay. In many places of the world, we find natural mudbaths with healing properties like the Mudbath in Bodrum in Turkey. Take always time for Superhealthy Activities like bathing in healing mud. You can also book a holiday in such an area and wallow in the mud every day, if possible.
Superhealthy Activities with Earth
Gardening
When we talk about Superhealthy Activities, working with the earth is one of the highlights. The cool earth on our bare hands while gardening and digging, seems to awaken primal feelings in us, which make us happy and healthy. In Holistic Medical Systems, gardening is prescribed for depression and part of the school programs in Asia for children for better concentration and learning. The earth also represents strength and stability, which we absorb by touching the earth.
Superhealthy Activities: Exercising in Fresh Air
We can’t get enough from fresh water or fresh air. From a holistic perspective, air is important for us, not only because of the oxygen, but also because of the life energy, known in Yoga as Prana. Therefore, sports or Yoga only become one of the Superhealthy Activities, when it is practiced in the fresh air. Try to do your exercises, no matter what kind, in the garden, on the terrace or in the park or at least open the window, provided the air is clean, ideally in the morning and in greenery.
Superhealthy Activities: Outdoor Fitness in Calisthenics Parcs
Many cities have beautiful parks or beaches where outdoor fitness is possible. This includes special areas on which Yoga or gymnastics, such as calisthenics, can be practiced. The advantage is the fresh air and the breathtaking view, which provide an extra boost of vitality. Find out where are Calestenic Parks near your home or at your holiday destination.
- Street workout at Barcelona Beach
- Central Park in New York
- Venice Beach in Los Angeles
- Gleisdreieck Park in Berlin
