Yoga and stress

YOGA AND STRESSDON’T LET FIGHT OR FLIGHT

CONTROL YOUR LIFE

TOPICS• Introductions• The cost of stress• The value of yoga poses, breathing and

meditation • Breathing techniques• Simple poses that aid in variety of functions

INTRODUCTION

C-Level Advising

Executive / Leadership Coaching

Organizational / Team

Development

Business Advising

Strategic Planning

COST OF STRESS• Studies suggest that cognitive stress, such as

distraction, can influence the balanced, logical approach to decision-making.1

• Workplace stress costs U.S. employers an estimated $200 billion (1999 study) 2

• 40% of job turnover is due to stress.3

• $2,000 per person is saved annually in health care costs by people with the lowest stress compared to those with the highest stress. 4

1 Under Pressure: The Impact Of Stress On Decision Making, Association for Psychological Science, Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php2 http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/99su/stress.html3 Hoel, H., Sparks, K., & Cooper, C. (2001). The cost of Violence/Stress at work and the benefits of a violence/stress-free working environment. Interntational LabourOrganisation.4 Yoga Journal, August 2012

TWO CHALLENGESAwareness of self Being still

Pelvis

Cervical Vertebrae

Happy Face

Hip Bones

Thoracic Vertebrae

Collar Bones

Legs and Ankles

Feet

Lumbar Vertebrae

Respiratory Diaphragm

Thoracic Diaphragm

Pelvic Floor

Special thanks to Matthew Taylor for original drawing http://www.matthewjtaylor.com/

Parasympathetic Nervous System (Relax or Renew)

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight)

Pelvic Floor

Respiratory Diaphragm

Thoracic Diaphragm

Sympathetic Parasympathetic

Increased Heart Rate / Blood Pressure Decreased

Fast, chest & shallow Breathing Slow, diaphragm & deep

Increased Pain Perception Decreased

Light, fatigued Sleep Deep, restful

Depleted Immune System Optimized

Irritable, depressed Mood Moderated

Hyper vigilant, distracted Mental Clarity Clear, focused

Elevated Blood sugar / Weight gain Controlled

Diminished Balance Enhanced

When you need help… Practice these poses…

Feeling Centered Seated / Lying Poses

Feeling Strong Standing / Warrior Poses

Speaking What You Need Chest Openers

Energizing Chest Openers

Release of Emotions Hip Opener

Cooling Hip Opener

Humility Forward Bends

Patience Forward Bend

Cleansing (emotional or physical) Twists

Relaxing / Letting Go Restorative Poses

TO FEEL CENTERED

TO FEEL STRONG

SPEAKING WHAT YOU NEED, ENERGIZING

RELEASE OF EMOTIONS / COOLING

HUMILITY / PATIENCE

CLEANSING (EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL)

RELAXING / LETTING GO

FIND YOUR BALANCE

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