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 Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Dec 15, 2017 | Stress Management
If you’re the kind of person who loves a reassuring hug (And who doesn’t?), then you might be interested in knowing more about weighted blankets. Some people simply like the feeling they provide. But for others, it can be very important – even vital – to their mental...
by Pedram Shojai | Nov 2, 2017 | Exercise Tips, Stress Management
You know the “slow karate” that people do in the park? Well, it might look like they’re doing Bruce Lee moves at the speed of molasses… but they’re not. It’s actually called Tai Chi. With its deliberate, trance-like movements, this ancient martial art is like...
