When I was reading this “Scientists Create ‘World’s Most Relaxing Room‘ ”
Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has designed and constructed a large-scale multi-media space that aims to calm even the most stressed out of minds.To help promote the University of Hertfordshire’s Health and Human Sciences Research Institute Showcase, Wiseman reviewed the scientific research into relaxation, and has created what is being billed as ‘The world’s most relaxing room.
I was a bit dazed. Can a place like this really exists when one forgets the economic recession and hence one’s worries? Is it possible that relaxing is as simple as entering into a room? We don’t have to learn relaxing exercises from anyone? Will this relaxing room be available to everyone by paying a nominal sum? I think, if we have to pay for relaxing room like we pay for watching a movie, then it won’t remain a relaxing room at all. We, being we, will bring our attitude, money, fashion, bags and boots and what not and start the competition or rat race again and relaxation will jump out of the each and every available window.
But nonetheless its an interesting read.
During the Showcase, which runs from 21-24 October at the University’s de Havilland campus, groups of up to ten visitors at a time will be invited to enter this large and unusual space, lie on soft matting and rest their head on lavender-scented pillows. In each fifteen minute session, people will be bathed in a calming glade-like green light, listen to a specially composed soothing soundtrack, and look at a completely clear artificial blue sky.
Thats a very interesting article.
I think if we dedicate a few resources, we can build such an environment in our house itself. We can get the music and the scent. Somebody may help with the lights (just that we arent sure about the brightness etc).
Even if spend money, I think the right environment may help us relax. It would be worth a try.
Hi,Alka-if it was so easy, I think there wouldn’t be any stressed out,vituperative,hi-ego people left in the world…but,yes,I think we can have our own personal space,where we keep what makes us feel most comfy…like,music,reading,et al…I don’t think a relaxation room would work for everyone the same way.
I did hear of oxygen therapy rooms in Baroda,last time I was there-now,that might work…being in a room with a higher amount of oxygen.Or,even aromatherapy rooms…maybe I’ll give them a try when I’m in Baroda next..provided,of course,they don’t charge an arm and a leg for it.(If they do,it wouldn’t be worth it to relax one way and unrelax the other..haha)
I wonder if my comment was taken?It doesn’t say anything.
Hi Alka,
I think the room would be most relaxing to its owner who would make good money out of it and definitely not to its users.
It is totally foolish to look for outside material to relax when the source of stress lies within us.
By the way, i am coming after a long time. How are u doing Alka.
That is an interesting concept! But I think it could only work if the cellphones are not allowed with us into the room 🙂
Destination Infinity
Paradox, I am glad to know that you can create such an environment in your own house. If you are successful. let us know. 🙂
Amit, so you keep tab on what is happening in India and in your hometown too. I agree that if you have to shell out so much money on “relaxing” it won’t be effective in any way. 🙂
Hari, I always trust you to come up with something meaningful and deep. You haven’t disappointed me.
Destination Infinity you are absolutely right about cell phones. 🙂 Its a new toy people can’t do without. 🙂