by Pedram Shojai | May 8, 2018 | Mental Focus, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Finding it hard to get more calm and focus in your life? Do you struggle to fit yoga, meditation, or just a moment to yourself in a busy schedule filled with picking up the kids, meeting your work deadlines, or sitting in traffic? It’s enough to frustrate even the...
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | May 2, 2018 | Mental Focus, Stress Management
The Dalai Lama has a famous saying… “Appreciate how rare and full of potential your situation is in this world, then take joy in it, and use it to your best advantage.” This quote perfectly captures the idea of gratitude. Of course, you’d expect nothing less...
by Pedram Shojai | Mar 10, 2018 | Mental Focus, Nutrition
When’s the last time you misplaced your keys and thought, “Yikes! I’d better eat more blueberries!”? Never? Well, it might be time to start because, as you’ll soon see, eating certain brain-boosting foods can help give your brain the lift it needs. Now, experts...
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Dec 27, 2017 | Mental Focus
Today, the word “chakra” gets thrown around in Western society more frequently than ever. But many people still don’t understand what a chakra actually is. For instance, your yoga teacher might tell you that blocked chakras can make you ill, but what are you supposed...
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Dec 21, 2017 | Mental Focus
On the surface, acupuncture can look a little scary. A practitioner sticking multiple needles into your body?! Yikes! Although it might seem daunting, the acupuncture experience is actually quite comforting. And those who advocate for acupuncture praise it for its...
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Nov 27, 2017 | Mental Focus
Meditation has become increasingly more popular over the past couple of decades. Never has there been more books, podcasts, or classes on this interesting topic. The overwhelming message is… “meditation will change your life”. But is there any real proof that it...
