The Consciousness Shift (Simple Practices to Awaken to the World Around You)

Move from thinking about consciousness to practicing it—with 100+ simple exercises that blend neuroscience, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom to help you become more present, creative, connected, and fully alive.

Consciousness is a profound and complex concept that can mean different things to different people. The Consciousness Shift brings clarity to the conversation by focusing on what matters most: how to cultivate a felt sense of consciousness through accessible actions anyone can practice. Combining neuroscience with the traditions of yoga, Vedanta philosophy, and her upbringing in Nepal, Dr. Rajbhandari translates the often-abstract idea of consciousness into habits designed for everyday life. The result is a beautiful and resonant collection of simple, somatic, and natural practices to spark creative energy, strengthen relationships, and engage more fully with life.

Inside The Consciousness Shift you’ll find:  

• 100+ SIMPLE PRACTICES: Everyday exercises—like doodling, putting bare feet in the grass, pausing for a reset breath, or engaging in a belonging visualization—help you notice bodily sensations, your supportive surroundings, and your awareness within them.
• A SCIENTIFIC BRIDGE: Chapters dedicated to Vitality, Creativity, Connection, and Purpose each begin with the scientific principles that guide the exercises, such as the flow state, play and divergent thinking, and co-regulation.
• GUIDED RELFECTIONS: "Noticing” prompts and step-by-step exercises help you recognize subtle shifts in awareness and deepen your understanding of what it means to live with intention.
• 7- AND 30-DAY ROADMAPS: Jump right in with templates that make it easy to integrate simple but meaningful consciousness practices into life—wherever you are and whatever stage you find yourself in.