Equinox Gyms Want to Help You Relax |
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~For The Los Angeles Times by Jeannine Stein
Feeling a little anxious about the economic crisis? Hyperventilating
as you watch your stock portfolio climb and plummet like the Viper ride
at Magic Mountain? For members of Equinox gyms, some help may be at hand. The high-end national gym chain is rolling out extra meditation classes and sessions in response to the high anxiety levels that some may be experiencing. It is, the company hopes, a healthier alternative to downing a quart or two of Haagen-Dazs Fleur de Sel Caramel Reserve ice cream or burying oneself under massive amounts of blankets.As the corporate news release says, "Studies have shown that along with a daily exercise routine, adding meditation almost always leads to positive changes in our lives. Practicing meditation leaves you more relaxed and ‘in tune’ throughout the day, and in a better position to handle stress and adversity." |
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