Spring Hygge in Your Garden: 5 Activities for Relaxation

Spring: the perfect season to spend time outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of greenery. The weather becomes sweeter and warmer, and the days longer. Your home garden can become a precious space where you can spend more time with the people closest to you.

Why not spend more time in your green space following the popular concept of hygge? It is a Danish philosophy that promotes happiness and well-being through simple moments of comfort.

Now a global trend, hygge has become a set of good behavioral habits in order to find personal balance. A Nordic-style Zen spirit, which in a moment of rebirth like spring, teaches us to find happiness through simple gestures.

What are they? Here are some activities to try in your garden this spring.

Disconnect from the world by turning off your phone. A great way to get in the right mood, reduce stress and recharge your energy. The hygge philosophy invites us to rediscover the beauty of a simple life, away from the frenzy of the virtual world. The sunny weather and a garden in full bloom inspire us to engage in relaxing and immersive activities that require concentration, such as reading a book or handmade creations.

Take a break from technology and enjoy your time outdoors without distractions. Focus on the passions you've neglected and embrace moments with the people closest to you.

Spring is the perfect time to try yoga in your green space.

The pleasant temperatures are a stimulus to start moving again after the winter lethargy. Practicing yoga outdoors, in your own garden, surrounded by greenery, is the perfect way to awaken your body and mind, reconnecting with nature as it resumes its rhythms.

It is also an ideal solution for alleviating stress and tension. Sunlight increases the production of vitamin D, which has numerous beneficial effects:

• a positive impact on physical and mental health;

• a reduction in seasonal depression;

• an improvement in mood.

Contact with the ground and the sight of plants and flowers help you to relax and focus on your senses and the present moment. If yoga is not for you, it's fine to dedicate some time to bodyweight exercise or private moments of meditation, where you can empty your mind, relax your nerves and enjoy the scents and sounds of spring.

Breakfast on the grass, brunch with friends, a picnic with family. Why deprive yourself of the pleasure of enjoying simple flavors in the open air? You don't need to plan an elaborate outing. Your garden can be a sufficient oasis of peace to be enjoyed in the company of others.

One of the key points of the hygge lifestyle is sharing. Inviting friends or family to share such moments outdoors is a great way to create quality experiences.

Take advantage of this opportunity to decorate a corner of the garden with lights or candles, bring out blankets and pillows, creating a real relaxation area where you can welcome your guests. Experiment with recipes using fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables and offer your favorite dishes to accompany botanical drinks.

While taking a break from technology, you could rediscover classic games: those made with natural materials such as wood and rope, which require concentration and skill.

Share them with friends and family, and you'll be surprised at how much fun they can be and how much they are appreciated at any age!

Taking care of your garden is even more important at this time of year. In addition to being a fun and rewarding activity, it will help you create a more welcoming environment to spend time outdoors.

Start by organizing and cleaning the garden: remove any dry leaves, weed out unwanted plants, and prepare the soil for planting new flowers.

Choose an area of the garden to create your relaxation corner and furnish it with outdoor furniture. Finally, you could choose new varieties of plants and flowers you would like to grow, perhaps using organic farming techniques and choosing local seeds. Don't be afraid to make a start: green fingers are developed through planting!