How Nature Resets Our Brain Chemistry (And Why We Need More Green in Our Lives)
I often see it happen here at Bahia Mar... Guests arrive tense, distracted, and carrying the weight of a busy, noisy life. And then… something begins to shift. The shoulders drop. The breathing slows. The eyes soften. At first, it seems like “holiday mode,” but, as a yoga teacher, I know it’s something deeper - it’s their brain chemistry starting to change. And the secret ingredient? Nature. Your Brain on Nature Science now confirms what many of us have felt instinctively all our lives: time in nature changes the way our brains work. Just a few minutes outdoors can reduce cortisol (our stress hormone), increase serotonin and dopamine (our feel-good neurotransmitters), and activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the one responsible for rest, repair and digestion. It’s not just about “getting fresh air”, It’s about recalibrating your entire system, reminding your brain and body what calm really feels like. The Green Effect Research shows that spending time in green...