-INNER ENERGY ARTS GURU, CARMINE COLARUSSO, SHARES HIS TIPS FOR A MORE MINDFUL HOLIDAY SEASON-
The holiday season is a time to be with family and friends. But it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and chaos when dealing with crowded malls, attending countless holiday parties, and purchasing mounds of gifts. As a result, individuals have found their health at risk. Sifu Carmine “Tony” Colarusso explains how the practice of Zen meditation can train one’s body to shift from a stressful mentality to a calmer and more positive mindset.
Though they may be familiar with Zen meditation, many people are unaware of the benefits that stem from its prescribed movements. With the ability to enter a meditative state, this form of exercise helps remove negative thoughts, leaving the individual solely concentrated on opening themselves up to their perspective environment. Whether it be properly positioning the body or focusing on one’s breathing patterns, Zen meditation offers both physical and emotional healing. This martial art has provided individuals with the opportunity to address their stressors head on while removing any toxic thoughts in the process.
“Our health is something we often take for granted,” says Colarusso. “By taking careful measures during this holiday season, we can prevent the onset of negative emotions such as stress and frustration, and replace it with a positive and healthy mindset.” Colarusso emphasizes that “failing to maintain our physical health and mental sanity, regardless of the holiday season, our bodies will fail to achieve any kind of personal enlightenment.”
Zen meditation offers individuals peace of mind during times like these. Sifu Colarusso explains that by practicing the prescribed movements, one is able to better the physical, mental, and even spiritual aspects of the human body. He adds: “Rather than allowing such anxieties to disrupt the body’s ability to stay healthy and positive, we must find ways in which we can alleviate these tensions. By doing so, we can enjoy the true meaning of the holidays, treasuring the time spent with family and loved ones.”
ABOUT SIFU CARMINE “TONY” COLARUSSO
Since 2006, Sifu Carmine “Tony” Colarusso has been fervently dedicated to the study of transcendent ancient Chinese internal arts. His mission is to put health, happiness, and vitality back into the hands of those he helps. To this end, he has worked tirelessly to impart his knowledge, acquired from years of careful research, to assist others in developing themselves harmoniously through arts such as Zen Meditation, chi kung (Qi Gong), and Tai chi Chuan (Taijiquan). He has trained more than 3,000 practitioners of the inner arts, meditation, and healing in Colombia, Costa Rica, Italy, Perú, Spain, the United States, and Venezuela. He has given more than 420 customized workshops to groups, foundations, therapy centers, and corporations. LinkedIn
