Scuba diving can indeed be a heavenly experience. The realisation you are a stranger in an underwater world is overwhelming, while a sense of appreciation and joy arises when one is attuned in awareness to the beauty surrounding you.
Give your mood a boost
The author of “Blue Mind”, Wallace J. Nichols, examines how being in the ocean impacts our mood. Through his research, he has found out how our brains react to being close to water. The results revealed feelings of serenity, wonder and satisfaction. It also reduces stress hormones and fosters relaxation and a feeling of oneness with nature.
Increased quality of life
Diving has a positive impact on mental health. A study conducted in Poland revealed people with physical impairments experienced an enhanced quality of life with scuba diving than with other physical activities. Diving drastically affected their mental well-being and social skills in an unprecedented manner.
An almost meditative calm
Underwater diving can give you a sense of calm, a statement which is purported by science. The healing benefits of the activity are astounding! Slow deep breathing is crucial for controlling buoyancy and controlling air consumption. This, in turn, induces a feeling of serenity comparable to meditation or yoga.
Relieves Stress
Stress is one of the biggest banes of modern society, but scuba diving aids to reduce it remarkably. A study done in Spain deduced the potential health benefits of scuba diving. It details how participants showed reduced psychological pain after only an hour of scuba diving. In destinations like the Maldives, scuba diving is a popular activity for visitors. Resorts like Kandolhu Maldives will offer some of the best facilities around for divers.
