1. Stress Management through the subtle system
reducing stress : a subtle technique
Stress Management
through the subtle system c o n e t
meditation...
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2. reducing stress : a subtle technique
What is Stress ?
“ in day to day life we frequently face difficult situations that create physical, mental and emotional pressure.”
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3. a feeling of not being able to cope
reducing stress : a subtle technique
...so stress is
anything that causes fear, anxiety, worry, apprehensions, anger, even aggression
a feeling of not being able to cope
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4. Gap between what someone wants to achieve and final outcome
reducing stress : a subtle technique
presentation: stress management
Common cause in most stress
situations
what someone wants to
achieve
certainty of
the final
outcome
Gap between what someone wants to achieve and final outcome
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5. The Stress Impact !! poor memory reduced concentration
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The Stress Impact !!
poor memory
reduced concentration
physical health problems
sleeplessness
mood swings / aggression
reliance on drugs
breakdown in self-confidence and self-image
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6. THE EPIDEMIC OF THE NEW MILLENIUM !!!
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THE
EPIDEMIC
OF THE NEW
MILLENIUM !!!
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7. reducing stress : a subtle technique
If activated too often, the stress response may harm the Immune system, Brain and Heart
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8. STRESS !! DEPRESSION CHRONIC DISEASE stress (and trauma)
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STRESS !!
prolonged
stress
(and trauma)
DEPRESSION
CHRONIC DISEASE
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9. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Effects of Stress on Brain Function:
Basal Ganglia
Intelligence &
Personality
When we are not stressed blood flows to the front section of the brain, allowing us to perform optimally
When stressed blood leaves the front section and goes to the back section of the brain, where defensive, aggressive behaviour stems from
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10. 2 stress hormones are released
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In response to stress...
Basal Ganglia
Intelligence &
Personality
2 stress hormones are released
adrenalin
cortisol
Adrenalin programs the body for “fight or flight”
Cortisol wipes out memory
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11. In response to stress... reducing stress : a subtle technique
Basal Ganglia
Intelligence &
Personality
reduced flow of cerebral spinal fluid to the brain, meaning less oxygen and vitamins reaching the brain
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12. The Stress Impact – The Ripple Effect...
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The Stress Impact – The Ripple Effect...
...understanding the world as a set of related systems...
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13. it must be easy and accessible to everyone !
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What defines a successful stress management technique???
It must:
recharge the central nervous system
create a break in thoughts
it must be easy and accessible to everyone !
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14. called the “Subtle System”
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Many problems – one solution
Activate our own
Inner Energy System
called the “Subtle System”
through meditation
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15. What is the Subtle System??
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What is the Subtle System??
the world runs through systems:
system of government
education system
our body runs through systems:
circulatory system
digestive system
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16. ...there is another system,
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...there is another system,
an intelligent energy system that manages and runs all the systems within the body
and we can connect to it through meditation
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17. The Subtle System reducing stress : a subtle technique
Consists of 7 energy centres and 3 energy channels...
..that govern our mental, physical and emotional health – and our personality traits.
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18. reducing stress : a subtle technique
The Channels:
Central Channel:
present
self-awareness
thoughtless awareness
Right Channel:
future
actions
planning
over aggressive
dominating
Left Channel:
past hang-ups
emotions
desires
depression
psychosomatic diseases
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The Channels:
Para Sympathetic Channel:
relaxes the energy centres
restores energy
Left Sympathetic Channel:
tightens the energy centres
consumes energy
Right Sympathetic Channel:
tightens the energy centres
consumes energy
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20. Let’s look at how these energy centres are connected to our health
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Let’s look at how these energy centres are connected to our health
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21. 1ST energy centre – pelvic plexus
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1ST energy centre – pelvic plexus
transparency
innocence
logic
reproductive organs
excretion organs
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22. 2nd energy centre – aortic plexus
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2nd energy centre – aortic plexus
kidneys
liver
pancreas
spleen
lower abdomen
creativity
intelligence
concentration
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23. 3rd energy centre – solar plexus
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3rd energy centre – solar plexus
peace
satisfaction
relief from stress and tension
self mastery
will power to overcome addiction
balanced life
stomach
intestines
spleen
pancreas
liver
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24. 4th energy centre – cardiac plexus
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4th energy centre – cardiac plexus
lungs
circulatory system
heart
creation of anti bodies
fearlessness
confidence
respect
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25. 5th energy centre – cervical plexus
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5th energy centre – cervical plexus
throat
neck
mouth
teeth
face
nose
self belief
self esteem
communication
teamwork
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26. 6th energy centre – optic chiasma
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6th energy centre – optic chiasma
forgiveness
compassion
positive thinking
peaceful attitude
pineal or pituitary gland (secretion of stress hormones)
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27. 7th energy centre – limbic area
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7th energy centre – limbic area
integration
intuition
6th sense
protection
limbic area
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28. common diseases reducing stress : a subtle technique page 36 of 60
fulfilment
paranoia
sugar diabetes
hypertension
heart attack
cancer
asthma
forgiveness
self esteem
love / compassion
peace / self mastery
creativity
innocence
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What is Meditation ?
connecting to a dormant energy that brings us into balance and thoughlessness
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30. ...experienced as self aware in the present thoughtless self mastery
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...experienced as
being;
self aware
in the present
thoughtless
self mastery
connected to our true self
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31. Benefits... reducing stress : a subtle technique page 42 of 60
Self worth
Improved self-discipline
Able to deal with pressure
Improved mental focus and memory
Overcome habits and addictions
Strengthened immune system
Become dynamic and more creative
Emotional well being
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32. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research – Drug Abuse
A study conducted at the University of Vienna by Dr Hackl showed highly significant effects of Yoga Meditation on drug consumption.
The study used a retrospective questionnaire in 501 Yoga Meditators of which 268 people had used drugs before starting with the meditative practice.
The retrospective questonnaire showed that 97% of chronic drug consumers stopped taking drugs, most of them at the beginning of the Meditation practice, i.e. 42% after the first week of meditation, 32% after the first months (Hackl, 1995).
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33. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research – Drug Abuse Continued…
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34. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research – Drug Abuse Continued…
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35. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research – Drug Abuse Continued…
A reduction of drug consumption was observed both for heavy and light users:
[light users]
[heavy users]
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36. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research – Drug Abuse Continued…
In 93% of cases, the duration of abstinence could be assessed, and lasted for several years.
[long term users]
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37. reducing stress : a subtle technique
Scientific Research (anxiety)
(state)
(trait)
A study conducted at the University of Vienna found a significant beneficial effect of Yoga Meditation on state and trait anxiety in healthy adults. The group who received Meditation showed a significant reduction in their levels of state and of trait anxiety compared to both controls and to the group that listened to Mozart/Music.
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38. to meditate... reducing stress : a subtle technique page 51 of 60
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39. “...prepare our minds to listen to the voice of the great silence...”
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“...prepare our minds to listen to the voice of the great silence...”
Mahatma Gandhi
“...truth is the offspring of silent, unbroken meditation...”
Sir Isaac Newton
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40. Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary
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Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary
“…A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli from awareness so that the mind can focus on a single thing, producing a state of relaxation and relief from stress…”
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41. Let’s Give it a Try ! reducing stress : a subtle technique
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42. I am love and compassion
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Step #1
I am love and compassion
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43. I am not guilty reducing stress : a subtle technique Step #2
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44. I forgive everyone and I forgive myself
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Step #3
I forgive everyone and I forgive myself
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45. please can I have the union with my true self
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Step #4
please can I have the union with my true self
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46. What do you feel? reducing stress : a subtle technique page 59 of 60
hot, cool, or tingling sensation on palms or the top of the head
body feels light and relaxed
calmer and more peaceful
thoughts have slowed down
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47. Thank You ! reducing stress : a subtle technique meditation...
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