Here at The MAPS Institute, we love engaging in dynamic ways with other humans! In this section you'll find meditations, audio recordings, and interviews with humans we think are doing big and beautiful things! If you or your company would like to engage with us in co-creating something, or have us discuss something in your magazine, podcast, or platform, send an email to laura@themapsinstitute.com. We work well with others! ;)
By Laura Araujo
If you struggle with a constant barrage of feelings, thoughts, and sensations interrupting your life, you’re not alone. A little-known practice called NSDR can help and is something you can do daily that will improve your cognitive function, brain plasticity, sleep, and vagal tone. And above all, it will just make you feel better.
By Laura Araujo
Meditation doesn’t need to be as complicated as you might think. The Japanese, in fact, have a number of practices that can help you integrate so-called moving meditations into your day, and one of the least well-known is Kinhin (Kin’ Yin’), or the practice of walking meditation. It’s special because it’s integrated into something that all of us already do: walk!
By Laura Araujo
We live in a world of tea lovers, but have you ever wondered about its history and why it’s so popular? More importantly, are you missing out on a special opportunity every time you make a cup?
By Laura Araujo
Uncertainty is having limited knowledge about an event, person, occurrence, or topic, and its future. In our busy minds, that means it’s difficult to control things, plan things, or calculate what is to come – which if you’re the average control freak, is a bit nail-biting. This meditation can help.
By Laura Araujo
Laura is busy New Yorker with BIG plans! As a sound therapist she, along with her husband, created the MAPS (Mindfulness, Activation, Purpose, and Surrender) Institute.
By Laura Araujo
No matter your political affiliation, this season is probably stressing you out — and putting your central nervous system (CNS) on edge!
The best way to respond isn’t yelling at the first passerby that looks at you funny. Instead, establishing a routine that gives your CNS a little TLC is much more effective!
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