National Garden Meditation Day
May 3, Saturday
Purpose of the holiday
- Help people relax and reduce stress
- Raise awareness about the importance of mental health
- Highlight the healing power of nature
- Inspire the creation or care of one's own garden
How can you celebrate National Garden Meditation Day?
- Go out to the garden, park, or green yard and sit in silence
- Meditate among the plants, focusing on your breath and the sounds of nature
- Practice mindfulness — feel the smells, textures, sounds, and light around you
- Take care of plants as a form of meditation: plant flowers, weed the beds, water the greenery
- Read a book about nature, contemplation, or Zen philosophy outdoors
Benefits of garden meditation
- Reduced anxiety and fatigue
- Improved concentration and emotional balance
- Enhanced connection with nature and oneself
- A chance to take a break from the digital world and urban hustle
Interesting fact:
The holiday was created by Sarah Lieberman, an author and advocate of meditative practices, who believed that combining nature and meditation is especially beneficial for restoring inner peace.