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26 WAC Magazine | wac.net meditation / women's strength studio living fit Meditation's many benefits By Heather Adams Eat your greens. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Sleep for eight hours. And now … meditate!? As if we needed yet another item on our "to do" lists, along comes National Meditation Month. Here's the thing: I don't want you to stop eating right, exercising, or getting enough sleep. But if you only have time for one of these things a day, I'd say you get the most bang for your buck with meditation. In fact, I'd even go so far as to say that if you meditate for at least a few minutes every day, you'll find yourself more productive and more able to fit in other life-fortifying acts. Meditation oen provides practi- tioners an airy, relaxed feeling, but it also delivers something more import- ant—head space for clear thinking and, ultimately, the ability to accomplish more physically. Even just five minutes of daily med- itation can deliver wonderful results, We're proud to announce the opening of our brand new women's strength studio! Located off the 7th Floor pool balcony, this space features everything from traditional Olympic liing equipment to dynamic items, such as Freemotion Fitness' Dual Cable Cross apparatus. Kettlebells, dumbbells, plyo boxes, medicine balls, and bands are also available. "Aer many member requests for this kind of space, we're pleased to make it happen," Women's & Coed Fitness Manager Maureen Eggers says. "Women can look forward to more exercise options and more room to move in a high-energy atmosphere." In order to use the new studio, please check in with the Women's Fitness front desk. Access is included with Fitness Advantage or by daily rate. New women's strength studio including a lighter approach to life, fewer negative thoughts, and more enjoyment. Beyond these, scientific studies show improved immune function, decreased depression, and enhanced memory. Now that's something worth taking time for. —Heather Adams is the founder of Well Awake, offering meditation and mindful- ness classes, and the co-host of the Semi- Woo podcast, which highlights topics on spirituality and human consciousness. Reach her at wellawake.co/contact. GUIDED MEDITATION May is National Meditation Month. Learn more about meditation during a complimentary guided meditation session with Heather Adams at 10 am on Thursday, May 9, in Studio B on the 4th Floor.