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May 14, 2009 - In a place ravaged by war, Harshada Wagner knows a lot about finding peace. This meditation teacher, writer, and group facilitator was classically trained in the traditions of Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantric Shaivism. Now, in light of the recent tragedy at Camp Liberty in Bagdad, Harshada is offering training in these techniques to the military.
“Simple meditation techniques can be taught to troops pre and post deployment as a means for them to work out their own kinks. It falls short of going to the clinic and being diagnosed with a disorder and medicated, but it is a whole lot better than simply "sucking it up", said Harshada.
Sergeant John Russell, a US soldier who had done three tours of duty in Iraq, has been charged over a shooting spree that left five comrades dead at a stress clinic in Baghdad. Russell had sought treatment there by his superiors because of concern over his emotional state.
For the past four years, Harshada has been working with Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans offering meditation as a way for them to undo some of their combat stress and trauma. “I'm not saying that meditation is the solution but it may be one remedy that could make a huge difference. It's not for everybody, but for many of our troops, it may be just the right medicine,” Harshada remarked.
This month, Harshada’s meditation tour visits Louisville, Kentucky where he’ll offer a free meditation workshop for OIF/OEF vets and active duty military personnel. “We're hoping to get a big response from Ft. Knox”, he concludes.
About Harshada:
David Harshada Wagner is a meditation teacher and spiritual leader who has dedicated his life to exploring human consciousness and the science of self-transformation. Harshada has walked the spiritual path for over 21 years and now shares the fruit of his training and pursuits with students all over the world. He is considered among the top teachers in his generation, having both extensive knowledge and a depth of personal experience.
Harshada is classically trained in the Indian wisdom traditions of Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantric Shaivism and has been teaching meditation and self empowerment to people all over the world since 1996. Today Harshada continues to help people transform their lives through the practices of meditation and radical self inquiry. People who study with him over time find themselves more "alive" each day, and more able to live from their hearts.
Harshada's heart-centered teaching style is known to be dynamic and unique, approachable to students from all ages and all walks of life. Harshada has produced several top selling guided meditation albums and is currently authoring a book on meditation. His new CD Meditation For Everyone is available now on itunes.com. Harshada is based in New York City where he lives with his wife, Anushri.
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