During my recent travel in Vietnam, I came to appreciate the presence of hammocks in every restaurant, hotel or coffee shop , regardless of how remote or secluded the location may be.
It seems that Vietnamees know what is right for our bodies and mind.
I conducted some research about what I consider an-under-estimated-tool and apparently hanging in the air, unlike lying down on a sofa, has a wide range of physical and mental benefits – that should be in much wider recognition.
Research Based Benefits of Hanging In The Air
1. Hammocks naturally support the spine’s shape, reducing pressure on the back and helping relieve pain caused by the office desks’ poor posture.
2. Productivity gains – rhythmic movement, like swinging in a hammock, can quiet mental chatter, unlock creative ideas and and foster a sense of mental clarity.
3. Relaxation breaks inside hammocks lower our cortisol levels (AKA stress hormone), which result in increased motivation when returning to tasks.
4. The gentle rhythmic movement and cocoon-like feeling of a hammock can minimize distractions, helping us to achieve a flow state and work more efficiently on complex tasks.
I hope this has made you consider adding a hammock to your office or home workspace.
It can be used both to relieve any back pain but most importantly as a fantastic tool for daydreaming, known to be my most effective work-hack, read more about why knowledge workers should daydream at least 3 times a day.
All of the hammocks’ magnificent benefits should be tangible and in reach.
