Meditation is an ancient practice that has always had positive effects on health and mood. What allows meditation practice to persist is that in can be practice just about anywhere, and by anyone. One opportunity for meditating is often overlooked as being too noisy, the ‘Rush Hour’
Practice of asanas (Hatha Yoga) will help tone the body and still the mind. Regular asana practice will keep your muscles and joint flexible and help in fighting degradation due to age.
Stress is a major problem in today’s world. If left unchecked, the results can be fatal. Unfortunately, when some people try to overcome and cope with the stress in their lives, they more then often turn to substances which only contribute negatively to their condition. More than often people relax by engaging in activities which can compound their problems; ‘having a smoke’ or taking drugs, though offering temporary relief to their condition, they often find themselves back to square one. This does not have to be the case. Simple everyday exercises in breathing, positive thinking and meditation can go far into reducing stress and maintaining positive mental health.
My name is Rodrigo Pocius. I am a Sivananda Certified Yoga Teacher, having attended in the Fall of 1999, the one-month residential teacher training program at the Sivananda Ashram in Woodbourne, NY. I am also a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. I attended the California College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, California. Read more
