In my time living in Brazil, perhaps the greatest lesson I have taken from Brazilian culture is to be quiet on the inside despite the chaos happening on the outside. Rio de Janeiro residents, Cariocas, spend a lot of time at the beach. This greatly contributes to their peaceful ways, their constant smiles, fit lifestyles and the abundance of tropical fruit and açai in their diets. Rio is quickly coming up in South America as a wellness destination. It is no longer a challenge to find choices for local healthy food, yoga classes, ashrams and a zen way of life. If you are needing a bit of grounding, these yoga studios are not only peaceful places to practice, but come with well-trained teachers who love their craft. 

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