by Residents embrace mindfulness while balancing on soggy sidewalks.
Mumbai has launched Monsoon Meditation Zones to encourage calm during seasonal flooding. According to The Times of India, volunteers mark elevated puddles and install floating meditation mats for residents to practice mindfulness amidst ankle-deep water.
Participants report decreased stress, improved focus, and occasional amusement at navigating puddle obstacles. Instructors teach deep breathing, puddle-aware yoga, and mantra chanting to the rhythm of raindrops. Critics question safety, but organizers emphasize risk management and waterproof footwear.
Psychologists say combining mindfulness with environmental challenge increases resilience and emotional regulation. Local authorities plan to expand zones to bus stops, marketplaces, and riverside promenades. Early reports indicate higher citizen satisfaction, calmer crowds, and fewer flooded tantrums.
Future enhancements include guided puddle-jumping meditations, eco-friendly floating platforms, and water-repellent prayer flags.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
