What is Stress n Stress is a state

What is Stress? n Stress is a state of Mind n Stress is a mind-body reaction/response to a situation è To flight from/fight the situation http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 1

Why Stress Happens? n When a situation/condition is not Acceptable to us n When we want to do/get something but are unable n When ego is hurt (feedback, comments, criticism…) n When we loose something which we feel as important n … n Stress is mostly due to è Fear (of Future) è Worry (about Past) è And not so much due to Present Moment n It is always due to the perception of Mind è Different people ‘feel’ different stress levels for the same situations http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 2

What Happens when Stressed? n Psychology of Stress: Emotional impact è è è Anxiety Fear Depression Anger Sadness … n Physiology of Stress è è è è Acidity Ulcers Heart ailments Blood Pressure Kidney problems Diabetes … http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 3

Chain Reaction of Stress: The Negative Spiral Mind perceives threat Triggers animal instinct Adrenalin increases of fight or flight to prepare the body Breathing becomes Blood pressure fast & shallow increases Heart beat increases to supply more food & oxygen to body parts Panic Metabolism increases Stomach readies for processing more food Acidity* increases Imbalanced Emotions Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Depression*… 4 Overloaded Excretory Systems to clear the toxin Imbalanced Endocrine Systems the chemical factories of hormones, enzymes

Some Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged Stress n Brain Continues to operate in higher Beta state (15 to 26 cycles per second of electrical impulses (EEG)) è Continues to trigger the rest of the body mechanism and create stress è n Blood Pressure remains high è High blood pressures can lead to Heart failure, paralysis (due to breakdown of blood vessels in brain)… n Acidity, Ulcer and other digestive problems n Diabetes n Kidney problems due to overload on removing toxins from the body n Reduces immunity and makes body susceptible to diseases n …. http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 5

Some More Impacts n Human body & mind are a highly complex and integrated system è Each system impacts the other: either positively or negatively n Stress and Mind induced effects on the body are far more harmful than the external pollution è Internal Toxins are far more harmful than external chemical/industrial pollution è ISO 14000 needs significant change in the globalized knowledge era! http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 6

Why Allopathic Medicines and Stimulants are not good for managing Stress n Allopathic medicines directly add chemical to the body and interfere with the internal chemical factories è E. g. Taking Antacids for Acidity neutralizes the acid in the stomach. Then body thinks that the acid is not sufficient and starts producing more. è E. g. Anti-depressants suppress the ability of brain cells to generate electric impulses è People taking such drugs for prolonged time become dull n Stimulants like Tobacco, Coffee, Tea, Coco etc. temporarily trigger higher activities è Subsequently body craves for more & more stimulants http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 7

Then how to manage stress? n Turn it into a Positive Spiral è Break the negative cycle at each point n Some amount of Stress is healthy – it triggers and energizes the system http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 8

Managing Stress n Root Cause: Manage Mind Positive Thinking and Attitude è Larger view of life è Meditation è n Build capability to face stressful situations and reduce the impact of stress at physiological level Yoga è Pranayama è n Healthy lifestyle and food habits n Have multiple positive energy sources è Hobbies, interests n … http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 9

What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level? . . . n Yogasanas è Exercise different parts of the body è Combine with breathing è Postures: Stretch & hold, Compress & hold è Creates flexibility and hollowness, lightness è Helps in flow of water, food, oxygen, electrical signals and flow of energy in the body è Isometric exercises è As against Isotonic exercises of aerobics, gym exercises which help to build muscles which reduce the flexibility & become blockers over a period http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 10

What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level? . . . n Pranayama è E. g. Ujjai breath: Increases absorption of oxygen into the hemoglobin by creating inhale pressure in lungs for osmosis è E. g. Bastrika pranayama: Increases the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood plasma by creating exhale pressure in lungs for osmosis è Increases oxidation and liberation of energy in every cell of the body è Air filter analogy in automobiles è Stimulates nerve tips in lungs which have connection to the brain area where Pituitary Gland is situated è Pituitary Gland is the master gland in the endocrine system and has a strong influence on rest of the endocrine glands http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 11

What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level? n Meditation è Takes the brain to Alpha state: electrical impulses of 8 to 14 cycles per second è At deep meditation level (Samadhi state) brain goes to Theta state: electrical impulses of 4 to 7 cycles per second è Leads to deep relaxation n Sudarshana Kriya of Art of Living è Takes the brain to higher beta state è Then takes the brain to deep relaxation è Thus exercises and expands the brain/mind capacity n Mind rules the body è Mind Nervous system Endocrine system rest of the body function http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 12

Importance of Endocrine System Master gland Controls all other glands Body rhythm Metabolism Immune system Adrenalin: heart rate, blood pressure 13 Insulin: blood sugar, energy n Enzymes produced by Endocrine glands influence every cell, organ and function of the body n They regulate mood, growth, metabolism, tissue function, sexual & reproductive processes

Chain Reaction of Managing Stress: The Positive Spiral Mind peaceful, joyful Adrenalin normal Triggers hope, optimism, to prepare the body Positive feelings Breathing becomes Blood pressure slow & deep normal Heart beat normal to supply normal food & oxygen to body parts Calm Confident Composed Metabolism normal Stomach readies for processing normal food Acidity normal Balanced Emotions Energetic, Enthusiastic, Positive……. 14 Normal Excretory Systems to clear the toxin Balanced Endocrine Systems the chemical factories of hormones, enzymes

Clinical Research Results… Increased alertness and deeper relaxation of mind Reduced tension and stress Ref: Art Of Living Research with AIIMS, NIMHANS http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 15

Clinical Research Results n Improved immunity n Increase in good cholesterol and decrease in bad cholesterol n Decreased depression 16

Beyond Physiology… The Energy System http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 17

Human Body as the Energy System n Modern Science & Medicine consider human body as merely electro-chemical, electro-mechanical and physical phenomena n Ancient Indian & Eastern Spiritual Sciences consider it as an Energy System è Universal Cosmic Energy (everything is common at atomic level) è Yoga – union of body, mind and spirit è Raja Yoga – Chakras è Reiki (which means life force in Japanese; Started by Dr. Mikao Usui a doctor and Buddhist monk during 1860 s) è Thai Chi, Acupressure, Acupuncture (originated in China) è Homeopathy (Started by Dr. Hahnemann a doctor in Germany during 1800 s) http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 18

Chakras: Energy Centers n Chakras are situated near the key endocrine glands and nerve groups (plexus) n Wireless connection to brain; Connection to Cosmic universal energy http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 19

Chakras and Naadis: Wireless Connection to Brain n World seen through the 5 sensors (wired connection) is narrow band: gross, inert, matter world 20 n World seen through Chakras & Nadis (wireless connection) is broad band: subtle, dynamic, energy world

Science of Homeopathy: Medicine of Energy System n Basic principle: what causes disease cures the disease also when given in the potenticized form n Homeopathic medicine preparation Potencization through the process of tritration è Transfer of atomic vibrations to the base substance. Not even a single molecule of medicinal material will be present according to Avogadro number è n Curing principle Right medicine creates energy vibrations in the human system (resonance principle) è This increase the energy level to improve the health conditions è Typically causes initial aggravation and subsequently cures with oscillations è Cures inside-out: Mind Emotional level Physical level è è Mind & Emotional symptoms are the key for diagnosis http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 21

So, to be “Successful”…. http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 22

What is “Success”? n The definition I liked most: è “The measure of Success is the number of joyful smiles per day every day” – Shri Ravishankar n Life is full of choices; The choices one makes determine one’s life – they are like cross-roads è IQ < EQ < AQ < SQ : determine what choices one makes n Manage Mind è Healthy mind FOR a healthy body è It is mind, and not body, that differentiates the leader from the rest è Positive Energy is most fundamental to any Leader http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 23

The Vicious Cycle Priority Loose health Loose joy Less creative 1) Pursue money 2) Pursue fame Less Accomplishment More stress on the priorities Less Money Less Recognition n People spend half of their life in making money and loose health in that process. n In the remaining half they spend that money trying to regain the health 24

Make it a Virtuous Cycle Priority More joy More creative 1) Pursue health 2) Pursue knowledge More Accomplishment Continue stress on the priorities More Money More Recognition n Pursue health (mind+body) and knowledge (universal knowledge) then money & fame will follow as a byproduct http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 25

Don’t believe me… … But do not wait for proof Explore Experiment Experience Modern Science (“Matter” Science) : Proof first, then belief/trust Spiritual Science (“Energy” Science): Believe/trust first, then proof comes http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 26

Conclusion: The Simple Prescription n Practice Yoga & Pranayama (and Meditation) everyday* è Life è Art will change at the most fundamental level Of Living workshop is one of the best è Combines Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga (Service: Jesus), Bhakti Yoga (Devotion: Narada, Chaitanya…), Jnana Yoga è Practical for family & social life, professional life and spiritual life n Use Homeopathy for chronic or hereditary health problems to strengthen the positive spiral n Become better individuals and better leaders http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 27

Some references… n On Homeopathy and Physiology è The Science of Homeopathy – by Dr. John Vikolthas è Homeopathy Materia Medica – by Dr. Boericke è Dr Padmanabhan padrdha@satyam. net. in è Human Anatomy & Physiology – by Dr. David Le Vay n On Reiki è Healing through Reiki – by MK Gupta n On Modern Science è Scientific American – Mind è Modern Physics – by Arthur Beiser http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ 28

Some more references n On Ancient Indian Wisdom è Art Of Living www. artofliving. org è www. lifepositive. com è Vedantha literature from Ramakrishna Mission è Celebrating Silence – by Shri Ravishankar è Efficacy of Raja Yoga – Shri Ramachandra Mission è Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga – Swami Vivekananda è Patanjali Yoga Sutra n At Behavioral level è Stop Worrying and Start Living – by Dale Carneige è Emotional Intelligence – by Daniel Goleman è Power of Postive Thinking…… and so on 29 http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/

COURTSEY BY MIND TREE CONSULTING Imagination 30 Action http: //suratiundhiyu. wordpress. com/ Joy