I Woke Up Like This

The negative effects of elevated cortisol levels caused in part by digital overstimulation and stress are endless. Some of the most noteworthy symptoms are the negative impact it has on our immune system and our deteriorating memory recall ability. You may have noticed the people who are busy and stressed are often sick - this correlation has been confirmed by doctors who have studied how cortisol affects our immune system by interfering with T-cell production and function (i.e. our immune cells), thus making us more susceptible to invading pathogens. This was outlined in a longitudinal study that compiled over 30 years of research to find correlations between acute stressors, increased cortisol and lowered immune response.

Human Habits, Hyper-connectivityKate UnsworthNovember 12, 2014stress, cortisol, memory, morning ritual, habits, neuroscience

VINAYA Morning Rituals

The VINAYA team is made up of researchers, engineers, and designers, and we’re inherently interested in testing and trying methods that help us perform at our best. We work at a fast pace and to tight timelines, so we’re always researching ways we might be able to improve or our own personal potential and wellbeing. We’ve experimented with a plethora of ‘life-hacks’, but have found that one of the most effective changes we’ve made to our workday doesn’t actually take place in the office, it’s how we wake up at home....

Human Habits, MindfulnessKate UnsworthNovember 8, 2014morning ritual, breathing technique, breath, waking up, sleep, movement, meditation, mindfulness

Our VINAYA Lab team of Psychologists, Anthropologists, Neuroscientists and Technologists explorewhat it means to be human in THE digital age.

Our VINAYA Lab team of Psychologists, Anthropologists, Neuroscientists and Technologists explore
what it means to be human in THE digital age.