The impact of sleeping outside

Sleeping outside promotes deeper and more restorative sleep due to the absence of artificial light and the presence of fresh air. Natural sounds and a clean environment reduce stress and support both your immune system and mental well-being.

Sleeping in nature helps you to:

• Connect with nature: When you sleep outside and hear the surrounding natural sounds, you develop a deeper connection with the environment. This can create a sense of peace and harmony that is often hard to find in urban settings.
  

• Reset your sleep rhythm: Natural light and fresh air help your body synchronize with the natural day-night cycle. When your biological clock is aligned with the natural cycle, your brain becomes less active by the end of the night, making it easier to wake up naturally. Waking up in natural daylight also has the added benefit of making you less irritable in the morning.
  

• Sleep deeper and better: Indoors, we are constantly exposed to artificial lighting and screens that emit blue light – a silent sleep quality saboteur. This type of light inhibits the production of melatonin, the hormone that prepares your body for rest. Under the starry sky, free from artificial light, your body can fully restore itself. The natural light of the moon and stars brings your biological clock into balance, helping you sleep deeper and more peacefully.
  

• Strengthen your immune system: Fresh air works wonders, and it’s even more effective when you sleep in the heart of nature. Trees and plants release substances called phytoncides, which not only protect them but also strengthen our immune system. Research shows that these natural chemicals activate our white blood cells, making our bodies more resilient to diseases. In Japan, this phenomenon is known as shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" - a practice used for centuries to revitalize both body and mind.
  

• Function better: Our brain may only account for 2% of our body weight, but it uses 20% of the oxygen we inhale. The purer the air, the better our brains perform. Outdoors, we escape the hidden dangers of indoor air pollution - such as chemicals from cleaning agents, building materials, and poor ventilation. Spending the night in fresh air not only gives your lungs a boost but also gives your cognitive functions a serious pick-me-up.
  

• Find mental peace: The simplicity of a tent and the sounds of nature bring you back to basics. Fresh air and natural sounds help reduce stress and calm the mind.

  
  

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