Are you overcome by a feeling of despair and melancholy? Then, a little bit of glimmer is what you need to ignite your inner light again, and just let your heart breathe again. And there are plenty of things you can do in Bengaluru to help you connect with your inner child again, and soothe your aching heart and spirit. Whether it’s interacting with art on a personal level or getting into a flow state with pottery, here are 5 therapeutic things to do in Bengaluru to lift your mood.
5 Therapeutic Things To Do In Bengaluru
1. Attend A Sound Healing Session
A Sound healing session can do wonders for your mental health as it promotes relaxation and reduces stress using sound vibrations. Instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks and gongs help balance your seven chakras or energy centres and restore balance to the mind and body. JustBe Cafe in Sadashivanagar organises monthly sound healing sessions.
2. Forest Bathe In The Garden City
Walking barefoot on the grass is known to help in grounding oneself and quietening thoughts. Bengaluru is blessed with many lush green gardens where you can hug and lean against trees, walk barefoot on the grass, and just forest bathe to your heart’s content. There’s Lal Bagh in South Bengaluru and Cubbon Park, both boasting metro connectivity. So, let nature heal you!
3. Go For A Solo Date At An Art Gallery
Art can be healing. Strolling through an art gallery, taking your own sweet time to engage with the vivid colours, textures, and themes, can be soothing. Art can gracefully make its way into your inner world and usher in healing into the chaos you’re struck by. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Venkatappa Art Gallery, and Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), are some of the art hubs you can visit to bring light and vibrancy into your life.
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4. Enjoy A Good Read At An Old Book Store
When times feel tough, visiting a safe haven like an old bookstore can be very comforting. Smelling musty old books, flipping through pages of an old comic book, or just curling up in a corner with one can be deeply satisfying. It’s like a trip down memory lane, almost switching timelines to step into the past. There’s Blossom Book House on Church Street, Avenue Book Market, and Used Books Factory.
5. Shake Things Up With Rifle Shooting, Pottery And Fun Activities
Sometimes the best way to shake away the sadness is to immerse yourself in a fun activity. In Bengaluru, you’ll find ample spots to go rifle shooting, engage in pottery, take up theatre workshops or even try karaoke. Take your support group and buddies with you to Lahe Lahe, Elite Shooting Range and Bistro Claytopia, amongst others.
Bengaluru has safe spaces where you can lean on therapeutic activities to calm your mind and bring that little dash of glimmer in your life. It’s all about taking that first step! So, go on! The time is now!
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