However, your yard or park may well have mosquitoes. Cliff asserts that all the natural anti-mosquito products he has tried are greasy and not sufficiently effective. Commercial anti-bug sprays work well, but generally contain DEET which is toxic and readily absorbed by the skin. Mosquito netting,however, is cheap, available where camping supplies are sold, and can even be purchased in the form of clothing. Karen prefers using a sheet between herself and the vampires.
Some students swear by lavender in various forms.
Self-Consciousness Some of us do not want to be seen participating in deviant behavior like lying on the ground. You might want to pre-warn your neighbors that you will be doing a meditation outdoors each day. You can plant them at any time of the year, even during the winter. If you go to a park you might like to take a dog with you to increase your feeling of security. In psychology this is called a projection and is usually what you would think of them if your positions were reversed.