BEYOND THE DISCONTENT OF CIVILIZATION
The most advanced neurobiology studies, show how simple exposure to an unpolluted environment activates primitive layers of the brain, like hypophysis and hypothalamus, decongesting the pre-frontal cortex. That is we become less incline to rationalization, but more connected to that part of our nervous system where calm and well being originate: oxytocin, endorphins, dopamine, the known molecules of pleasure, are largely produced in this area.
The ancient yogis, just like the Buddha and his followers, cultivated their wisdom in the forest and on the mountain, not in a busy city or a luxury SPA.