#10 NIRAJ SHAH - WELL-BEING ENTREPRENEUR AND MEDITATION GUIDE
Niraj Shah (@niraj5hah) is an entrepreneur, stroke survivor, technology enthusiast, biohacker, meditation guide and mental well-being speaker. As co-founder of Mind: Unlocked (@mind.unlocked), his mission is to make evidence-based, practical mental well-being tools designed for busy 21st century lives more accessible. Niraj is also European Co-Chair for Silicon Valley’s Transformative Technology Lab, the leading global community of entrepreneurs using technology to raise mental health and emotional well-being. He combines these interests with a love for travel and snowboarding.
WE TALK ABOUT
Surviving a stroke at 30 /// Tools to battle distraction /// Biohacking /// Meditation’s effects on the brain /// Productivity /// Belief as an ingredient to recovery /// Combining health, technology and business
QUOTES
’My drive comes from knowing that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. I need to make today count.’
‘In every situation we can find something that serves us.’
‘Commitment is a powerful thing.’
‘I’m really curious and a little bit skeptical.’
‘When I meditate, I am more creative.’
‘We’re having to look at ourselves and what’s important to us.’
‘I’m probably the most naturally distracted person I know!’
REFERENCES
Mind: Unlocked
Oura (sleep tracking ring)
Blue-blocking glasses
Task Manager - Trello
Cal Newport ‘Deep Work’ (book)
Manta sleep mask
The Future is Faster than you Think, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler (book)
Atomic Habits, James Clear (book)
10% off liforme yoga mats with code AHUSLER19 (we get commission)
THE HOSTS
@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’.
Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.
For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com