The next time you find yourself unable to stop worrying about something at work, try doing some yoga or meditation right in your workspace. That’s right – you don’t need to go to the gym, take numerous classes, or have a private office or yoga mat! You also won’t feel awkward doing it at work.

Yoga and meditation instructor, Shakti, joins me this Sunday on “Good Work NOW!” on Channel 17 at 7:30 PM.

I first met Shakti in 2004 when I took a yoga class as part of my grief recovery when my partner died suddenly in 2003. That class was a positive, healing experience. The words that come to my mind that best describe Shakti are calming, centered, peaceful, uncomplicated and wise.

On Sunday’s episode of “Good Work NOW!” she demonstrates several simple yoga poses and stretches, which will make you feel revitalized. This is much better and cheaper than grabbing junk food to get some energy, particularly during the afternoon or before and/or after a stressful meeting or customer interaction.

“Meditation should be simple; if it’s not, you’re not doing it right”, says Shakti. “Don’t try to fight negative, compulsive thoughts”, sbe adds . Rather, allow the thoughts; but at the same time take in information from your other senses, such as smells, sights, sounds, and tactile sensations. Eventually, “your compulsive thoughts will simply fade”.

I tried this myself and my rumination about a stressful work situation did in fact fade. She shares another meditation technique on the show that is equally, if not more, effective.

"Good Work NOW!" is a new television talk show that focuses on finding or creating good work. It is on every Sunday, 7:30 – 8:00 PM, on Channel 17 (Comcast, Surewest, AT&T or steamed at www.AccessSacramento.org). More information is available at www.goodworknow.com.