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The surprising health benefits of a chair-free lifestyle

In recent years, more individuals have been ditching office chairs for a grounded approach to work. Floor-based working is gaining popularity as people seek alternatives to the sedentary lifestyle ...

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Stressed Out Parenting? Here's How It’s Affecting Your Kids

Discover how parental stress affects your children in surprising ways and learn practical strategies to manage stress for a healthier, happier family.

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How stress affects relationships & what you can do about it

Stress doesn't just affect how we feel — it also influences how we behave towards our partners.  Stressed individuals often struggle with effective communication, making misunderstandings and dissa...

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Stress: the surprising effect on your work and finances, and what to do about it?

The best way to deal with stress at work and with money is to work on it from all sides. Following practical steps for your job, money situation, and personal care will help reduce stress, improve ...

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How to Build Good Habits and Actually Make Them Stick?

Good habits are essential for achieving personal goals and enhancing overall well-being. The process involves understanding the psychology of habits, including the habit loop of cue, routine, and r...

How to reduce joint and muscle pain while meditating?

How to reduce joint and muscle pain while meditating?

Imagine being able to meditate without feeling any pain in your joints and muscles. How would that feel? How would that improve your meditation experience? You might think that this is impossible, ...

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Different types of meditation for beginners

Meditation is a powerful way to achieve peace, clarity, and calmness in your busy life. But with so many different types of meditation, how do you choose the right one for you? You may feel overwhe...

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How to meditate? The simplest way to get started with mind training.

Many of our customers have reached out asking for more instructions on meditation. And we hear you. It took me also 5 years to make it into a daily habit. You can listen to our new Nordic Meditatio...

science of meditationHow meditation works? A scientific perspective

How meditation works? A scientific perspective

Meditation has scientifically proven benefits for both mental and physical health. Regular meditation leads to structural changes in the brain, reduces stress hormones, and increases activity in ce...

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7 Science-backed reasons to take regular breaks

Continuous work depletes your brain's fuel (glucose and oxygen), breaks restore these resources and prevent or reverse mental fatigue.