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road Warrior seCrets Wellness expert Pamela Peeke, md, knows the importance of staying fit. She shares her tips for maintaining your fitness plan whether navigating meetings or enjoying a vacation. learn to regrouP The best-laid plans can evaporate in a second with a frustrating flight delay. Adapt and adjust by standing and stretching at the gate. Walk while waiting. It all counts. The evening workout you were going to do transforms into your own mini-marathon session. "This is where The mind is calm, and a source of healing and inTelligence." What are the benefits? When the mind achieves this settled state of deep rest:  Brain function is significantly improved due to better communication between the prefrontal cortex and other areas of the brain. More flexible thinking, focused attention and better memory result.  Stress levels decrease as TM quiets activation of the sympathetic nervous system. The result is dilation of the blood vessels and a decrease in stress hormones, thereby reducing strain on the heart and lowering blood pressure. Studies conducted at the National Institutes of Health reveal the positive impact of TM on the prevention and treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.  Creativity is enhanced through greater clarity, fluidity in thinking and flow of ideas.  Performance levels increase as decisionmaking, judgment and planning skills improve.  Depression, anxiety and insomnia are reduced. Emotions are more balanced and physiology is strengthened overall. is it similar to other forms of meditation? Unlike other forms of meditation, TM involves no concentration, mind control, visualization or guided imagery. It’s virtually effortless—and this is precisely what distinguishes the TM method. According to Roth, “When you learn TM, you learn a technique that reliably turns the attention of your mind within. It’s like learning to dive into a pool—once you’re in the right position, the movement just naturally happens. With no effort at all, your attention moves to increasingly subtle, quiet, creative and energetic levels of the mind.” hoW is tm learned? TM is learned in three phases. A student begins with a seven-step process that includes an introductory talk, a preparatory talk, a personal interview and then four consecutive days of individualized instruction with a certified TM teacher. The student is assigned a mantra, a specific meaningless sound that acts as a vehicle to help calm the mind. During phase two, the student continues practicing the technique and meets one-on-one with the teacher over a period of 16 weeks to ensure that meditation is being done correctly. Phase three is a lifetime program that lets students attend events or have personal check-ins at any TM center in the world. Although not a substitute for traditional medical care, TM can be an invaluable supplement for those who want to take more responsibility for their own health and wellness. “TM is a tool that a person can use twice a day to self-heal,” explains Roth. “It works, and it is enjoyable.” [ sneaker seCrets Pack sneakers at the base on their sides and fill them with socks and elastic tubing. Roll up gym clothes and pack them tightly next to your shoes. Or, tie your shoelaces together and dangle sneakers around a luggage handle. Carry it With you Bring your own fitness program. Elastic tubing is a portable 3 oz. gym. Crank up the music on your computer, tablet or iPhone and enjoy dancing, stretching and strength training in your room. Put Into Practice tm community programs reach out to at-risk populations all over the globe. these include the david lynch foundation, which is active in funding TM programs in 35 countries. they focus on:  Inner city schoolchildren affected by traumatic stress or adhd  Veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome  Children living in violence-ridden regions worldwide hiit it Time constrained? A 15- to 20minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardio workout is more effective than an hour doing moderate-effort cardio. Warm up, increase your intensity (speed, resistance) for up to 3 minutes and return to base effort. Keep repeating this cycle, finishing the time period and cooling down for 3-5 minutes. J WM MAGAZINE 46 j W M A R R I o T T. C o M http://www.JWMARRIOTT.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3
Table of Contents
Contributors
JW Experts
Editor’s Letter
Distinctive Products, People, Ideas & Style
A Quiet Place
Dive Into Transcendental Meditation; Road Warrior Secrets
A Fish Tale; Beyond Sake
Photography 101; Sharp Shooters
The Portal
The Warmth of the Sun
Storied Cocktails
Pedal Pushers
Mixed Media
JW Experience
My Passion

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3