Can a room calm your nervous system? Experts explain

Imagine walking into a room.

Even before you look around carefully, your body can tell if you feel safe and calm.

Rooms send messages to our bodies through light, sounds, temperature, and the feel of surfaces.

Soft light can help us relax and sleep, while noise can bother us even if we aren't paying attention.

A room that is too hot, too cold, or stuffy can make us feel uneasy.

Experts believe our bodies notice these things before our brains do.

That's why one room can feel peaceful and another can feel restless.

A nice room with good air and calm light can help our bodies switch into a relaxed mode.

So yes, a room can help calm your nervous system.