Physical, Mental and Spiritual Wellbeing A Quick “to do” for . . . Physical, Mental and Spiritual Wellbeing

Physical Wellbeing Pragya Yog, a set of 16 effective yogic postures

Physical Wellbeing Pragya Yog, a set of 16 effective yogic postures

Physical Wellbeing Balanced Diet • New salad combinations • Fruit nuts and raw vegetables • Raw or steamed/boiled vegetables • Fiber rich diets • Whole wheat flour • Boiled rice • Beans and pulses • Potatoes with skin • Fruits as alternatives to pies • Sprouted Pulses /wheat grass

Physical Wellbeing Living with Healthy Diet “Anno Vaih Manah”- Rigveda ( What we eat, makes our mind) Man being herbivorous, vegetarianism leads to right growth with no chances of any disorders

Mental Wellbeing What is Pranayam ‘Prana’ is the Vital Cosmic Energy ‘Aayam’ implies dimension Pranayam thus means go into dimension of Prana and try to exercise in it. It is much more than mere deep breathing.

Basic Rules for Pranayam • Environment should be clean fresh and peaceful • The posture should be erect sitting on vajra or sukh asana • Appropriate time is the early morning (one hour before and one hour after sunrise) • Stomach should be kept empty • Restrict negative thoughts • Keep your mind busy in creative works & be regular • Relax after doing pranayam • Perform meditation with pranayam

Pranakarshan Pranayam Three Types Of Pranayam Pranakarshan Pranayam Surya Bedhan Pranayam Nadi Shodhan Pranayam All three reduce stress harmone level

Spiritual Wellbeing How to meditate • Sit in a comfortable position. • Classic posture is cross-legged on floor (sukhasana) or a big chair with soft cushion. • Straighten your spine.

Spiritual Wellbeing How to meditate Select something to focus upon: • A candle flame • A flower • Your deity • Himalayas or ocean Focus on your breath by counting each inhalation and exhalation.

5 minutes to effective Dr. PRANAV PANDYA Head : All World Gayatri Pariwar Director : Brahamvarchas Research Institute, Chancellor : Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Shantikunj, Haridwar, Himalayas email : shantikunj@awgp.org

Stress Signals…….Identify your own signals Early Symptoms Nervous Reflexes Illnesses Stomach upsets Biting nails Asthma Headaches Clenching fist Migraine Rashes Grinding teeth Digestive disorders Backpain Picking at skin Skin disorders Insomnia Hunching shoulders Sexual disorders

BEHAVIOURAL SIGNS appearing as stress signals • Aggression • Disturbed Sleep • Emotional Out Bursts • Leaving Jobs Undone • Over Reactive

How to Manage Stress • Change in dietary pattern: Tryptophan Rich Food, Vegetarian Diet .A balanced healthy diet. Reduce toxic Intake. Don’t yield to escape activities Take more aerobic exercises • Subtler exercises - ASANS (Postures) & PRAGYA YOG. • PRANAYAM: Churning of Vital energy. • Proper reading habits -“SWADHYAY” for Self- Introspection. • Proper relaxation -“SHAVASAN”, Yog Nidra.

How to Manage Stress • Proper meditation upon flame, ocean, colors, ragas. • Music Therapy - “Mantra Chikitsa”. • Pulverized herbal powders or Tablets • Homa therapy, Yagna. Share worries and off-load • Avoid isolation- loneliness, become part of society and devote time for social & selfless service.

Quick Reminder Simple modification in posture, habits, thought and behaviour often go a long way towards reducing feeling of stress and tension.

Quick Reminder Control Your Anger Breathe Slowly and deeply Slow Down the tempo in between Get Some Fresh Air Avoid Hunger and Dehydration Do a Quick Posture Check Recharge at the Day’s End Meditate regularly

Roadmap for development of Corporate Culture… Stress Management Workshops. De-addiction programs Training of executives and their family members in Yoga and Psychology through participation of Dev Sanskriti University. Establishment of Disaster Management Task Force.