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"Traditional medical therapies will work better if we engage the mind and the body toward better healing and emotional well-being through stress reduction, enhanced attitude and emotional resiliency." 2014 is "I take opportunities to practice 'moments of mindfulness' with my patients. This can include using breath work or guided imagery for stress reduction— or simply introducing a discussion on the power of the mind," Giroux says. In addition to a wide array of health benefits, she has also seen a regular practice enhance patients' ability to cope with disease and the fear associated with it. "We tend to focus on the body and its accompanying aches and pains as we age or suffer from disease— but the mind is a part of ourselves. Traditional medical therapies will work better if we engage the mind and the body toward better healing and emotional well-being through stress reduction, enhanced attitude and emotional resiliency." And while meditation does take a bit of disciplined effort, it doesn't mean having to sit cross-legged in an ashram for hours on end. "You can practice meditation techniques for just a few minutes a day," Freedenthal says. "Of course, the more regularly it's used, the better, but you don't have to be all-or-nothing about it." Your Year! Start today and feel… Belonging from Week 1 Accomplished Week 2 Adrenalin Week 3 Meditation Basics Rested Week 4 1. Find a comfortable position with a straight spine. Unimagined feedback Week 5 2.Begin to focus on your breath. 3. When your mind drifts, watch the thoughts that arise pass by like leaves on a river and gently bring your focus back to your breath. Dream Fulfillment Week 6 Euphoria Week 7 and on… Exrience See why Competitor Magazine readers voted GATC "Best Gym 2012 & 2013!" Tips •Meditation can be done lying down or even while in motion. To get comfortable, use pillows, blankets and chairs, lean against a wall, etc. •Slowly increase your time each session. If you only have three to five minutes, try to build on that and perhaps do seven minutes the next day. •Seek out resources including books, articles and guided meditations. •Take a beginning meditation class and ask the instructor questions. Try a variety of techniques to find methods that feel right for you. Greenwood for 7-Days Visit www.HW.GreenwoodPass.com for your pass GREENWOOD ATHLETIC AND TENNIS CLUB 5801 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 GreenwoodaTC.com 303.547.3539 Health and Wellness Magazine • 63