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The Healing Power of Water - Immersion Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System Leading to Greater Calm

Posted By John Schinnerer On 9. October 2009 @ 01:51 In Hope, Mindfulness, Energy psychology, Gratitude, Positive expectations, The human brain, Consciousness, Dr. John Schinnerer, Managing stress, Staying calm, Happiness, Emotional mind, Positive Psychology | No Comments

I was practicing mindfulness while watching and listening to the ocean waves.

I’ve always felt that water has some healing properties. It has a restorative power. Then, I recently discovered that immersion in the water activates the parasympathetic nervous system which leads to greater peacefulness and calm. I have not verified this with research. Interesting idea, however.

Here’s a video so you can catch the feeling!

Mindfully,
John Schinnerer, Ph.D.
Positive Psychology Coaching
Guide To Self, Inc.
San Ramon Danville Alamo

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