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There is so much talk around how spending time in nature during the day provides a healing balm, helping to relieve stress, reduce blood pressure, boost mood and many other conditions.
Spending just two hours a week in nature has proven health benefits according to research carried out by University of Exeter Medical School. Psychologists have found that spending even 10 minutes outside has the equivalent effect of over 45 minutes in the gym on anxiety.
The positive effects walking at night can have on our minds and bodies is less well known. Below, Alison Goodwin highlights the benefits walking at night can have on our wellbeing through her own experiences, and shows you how to enjoy safe walking.
From my experience, embracing the dark is a fantastic way of combatting the blues. For many years I suffered with S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder) when the long nights drew in. Yoga helped enormously with easing the symptoms, but surprisingly heading outdoors after sunset had a very positive affect too.
I noticed I always felt really well when we got back, but thought nothing more of it as I was usually busy chatting! Then some time later, I had an idea to do a yoga, mindfulness and safe walking at night experience instead. So approached Fabian from AFS Mountaineering to help me out. It was amazing, with all of us feeling a deep sense of reverence, joy and wonder for days afterwards.
Light pollution affected what I could see, but on a clear night you could still pick out a few of the brighter stars. Heading out on a full moon was also simply magical. There were two differences with walking at night in a town or city. The action of walking increased my mood.
It can make you feel so much better if you walk in the company of others. In fact, when thinking about safe walking practises, it is a great way to improve safety and confidence all at once. As we know being social is brilliant for improving our mood, being in a group helps you feel safer.
Walking at night works even better if the area is higher up and with fewer street lights so you can see more of the night sky. Seeing stars adds a magical dimension to your walk, although bear in mind light-pollution will impact on the number you can see.
Now her business not only shows people the wonders of the National Park, specialising in dark sky experiences, and safe walking at night, it weaves in wellness practises to boost wellness and nature connection too.
For patients and their loved ones, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night offers hope instead of helplessness, connection instead of loneliness, and life-saving research and support at every step. When we come together as a community, we bring more people out of the dark.
In early 2019, four-year-old Ben was constantly getting sick. In a short time, he dealt with strep, an ear infection, and two different strains of the flu. When he started getting pain in his hips that made him unable to walk, his family realized there was something more going on.
In the fall of 2019, life was very active for me and my 4-year-old son, Jarvis. Almost every day after school, we would go to the park so he could run around and play. He was starting to learn to ride bikes when his feet started to hurt. We all know little kids get hurt, but something was different this time.
On June 1, 2017, at ten weeks old, Harper was diagnosed with infantile Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with the MLL gene rearrangement. With a 10 percent prognosis for survival, she was immediately admitted to our local Children's Hospital, began IV chemo treatment, and enrolled in a brand new LLS-funded clinical trial that ultimately saved her life.
In April 2020, three-year-old Cayden began experiencing leg pain and developed an unusual limp that alarmed his mother, Courtney. Soon, the pain progressed to a stiff neck and loss of appetite. Just two weeks later, after multiple tests and doctor appointments, Courtney and her husband would hear the words that every parent fears: "Your child has cancer." Cayden was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a high-risk form of blood cancer.
Krew was born a happy and healthy baby boy in September 2017. In February 2018, Krew developed a series of grey spots on his body, so his parents took him to their pediatrician. Later that month, after being referred to a dermatologist, they received confirmation that their precious, five-month-old son had Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
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Explore the Garden under the light of the moon! Bring your family and explore the wonders of nightfall as you walk on a guided tour through the Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators.
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Even the most seasoned Phoenix hikers need a reprieve from the sun once in a while. Though the parking lots at most City of Phoenix trailheads close around 7 p.m., the trails are open as late as 11 p.m. So grab a flashlight or slip on a headlamp and hit the trails for a nocturnal hiking experience.
For a closer look at the skies, head to the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch on Friday and Saturday nights for a peek through their 16-inch diameter telescope.
Named after the iconic canyon that surrounds the property, this resort also maintains an exclusive sustainability trail, characterized by indigenous flora. With close proximity to nearby trails, adventure concierges guide guests through the living desert from morning to night. Direct access to golf offerings and biking excursions are also available.
The Desert Botanical Garden has a calendar packed with special events and pop-up experiences to complement Flashlight Nights, including an evening farmers market and performances. Plan your visit here.
Select the "Animals" category on their event calendar to look for Scorpion Scavenger Hunts and other critter-filled adventures. Also check out Nocturnal Wildlife Hikes with Ranger Derik as well as Sunset and Full Moonrise Walks.
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