Walk for Your Life

651 Pequot Avenue,Fairfield CT 06890

13 April, 2023

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Trinity Spiritual Center (TSC) will host an in-person conversation and live stream event with neuroscientist Dr. Shane O’Mara of Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 PM.Over the course of a lively, interactive discussion, Dr. O’Mara will share how the simple act of walking is actually a superpower, benefitting our bodies and our brains – physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. From walking’s evolutionary origins millions of years ago, to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting- edge research, he will reveal how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our “inner GPS” system.O’Mara will discuss how walking is central to our well-being as the only fully upright, bi-pedal animals on the planet. Nearly every neurological and biochemical system in the human body is activated in some way while we are engaged in this activity. As a result, walking not only improves our physical and mental wellness, it also increases our ability to form social connections and activate our creative minds as well. Dr. O’Mara will also explore the ways in which walking can fire up a sense of awe with all kinds of therapeutic benefits.Shane will also preview his recently published book, “TALKING HEADS: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our World". From neurons to nations, it tells the story of how conversation shapes us and builds the world around us. Copies of his book In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration will be on sale at this in-person event. An author signing reception will follow.