The principle of equanimity is all about balance, resilience, and equilibrium. But it doesn’t mean that we must accept a life of passivity, in which we exist without emotion, without vibrancy, without humanness!
August 14, 2021
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About Laura Araujo
Passionate about accessible education and evidence-based wellness, Laura founded The MAPS Institute, an educational wellness editorial and platform. Aside from her passion for research and educating, Laura is a classically trained vocalist, sound therapist, and a practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga and Restorative Yoga. She is the creator of the MAPS (Mindfulness, Activation, Purpose, and Surrender) philosophy and is in continual pursuit of helping her students and herself find balance amid the chaos around and within them. When not sifting through Nature Magazine, complaining about their paywalls, she enjoys trying new wine varietals, experimenting in the kitchen, riding her bicycle (sometimes cross-country), and spending time with her husband Charlie, cockapoo Miles, and expected baby girl, Ella. Click here to follow the MAPS Institute on social media.
July 30, 2021
Tea has continued to be a source of self-soothing. There’s lots of scientific reasons that we might have these reactions to tea (the polyphenols regulate insulin, which stabilizes our moods, the aromatherapeutic psychosomatic benefits), but what may be most impactful is transforming mere tea drinking into a ritual steeped in love.
July 24, 2021
Many remain doubtful about the benefits of cold water exposure on fat reduction despite its growing number of believers, Let’s dive in!
July 17, 2021
If you are one of the 27 million people in the United States who practice Yoga, it is almost certain that you have performed a Surya Namaskar or two! This rhythmic, breath-focused moving meditation serves as more than just a workout but is also an homage to the sun. It’s an excellent way for beginners to introduce themselves to an alternative style of meditation through the synchronicity of breath and body to help soothe and quiet the mind.
July 10, 2021
We all get overwhelmed and can fall victim to procrastination. We return to it because it grants us a deceptive and temporary reprieve from the taunting voices of expectations, duties, and fears. But a simple, accessible practice called The Pomodoro Technique can help by forcing you to decide on which tasks you’ll focus, and then guiding you to work in short, manageable sessions. This powerful technique can help you get more done, but also enjoy life more fully and keep your gray matter at its happiest, healthiest, and functional best!
July 1, 2021
Want to feel better, learn new things more easily, and improve your cognitive function — all by drinking something? This simple smoothie recipe can deliver all that and more by releasing a powerful neurotransmitter called BDNF.
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