Stress Effects and Management Proposal
Debbie Cooper
SCI/100
May 28, 2012
Stress Effects and Management Proposal How each individual chooses to relieve their level of stress is a purely personal matter. Stress is reported to cost employers production and money. Certain levels of stress are beneficial to society and individuals, this allows for positive growth; although long term exposure to stress can cause ill-effects to one’s well-being. Work place stress, otherwise known as occupational stress is said by the United Nations’ International Labor Organization to be a global occurrence. It is estimated that occupational stress causes US employers a loss of up to $200 billion a year. This includes low productivity, workers’
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Proposal
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A Stress Management Proposal
Name of the technique: Yoga/Meditation
Description of the technique:
Perform regular yoga exercises to encourage peace and time to meditate.
Summary or analysis of personal experience:
Yoga exercising and meditating for 20-30 minutes each day allowed to me to lose my thoughts in everything else and focus on the work I was doing. This made it possible to let go of a lot of stress.
Time needed during each session and frequency of sessions per week:
The time needed is 20-30 minutes minimum per session to feel the full effects and at least 3 sessions per week to have constant positive effects.
Equipment and space needed:
Clothing that is needed will be yoga clothing or something comfortable to stretch and relax in. Space that is needed would be any place that is free of clutter and noise. Equipment that is needed for yoga exercising is a comfortable yoga mat.
Estimated costs
Yoga is an activity that can be done for free or at a minimal cost. Spending money on going to a yoga studio can be done if one does not know the formality of yoga. The typical cost of a month of yoga ranges from &35.00 - $100.00 depending on level of difficulty and time needed to spend in the studio. Meditation is something that can be done free of charge and
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First thoughts that come into my head when I think about yoga are body flexibility, body movements and relaxation. Though yoga is more than that, it has deeper connections to the mind-body. Connecting with the mind-body is a great communication to have because knowing what our bodies feel helps us figure out if we are tired, hungry, or hurting. Finding the connection between the mind and body is one of the best breathtaking moments. This being said, there are plenty of benefits that yoga has to offer. For example, yoga helps us with balancing a healthy lifestyle, because we become aware of the outcomes from practicing yoga.
Yoga is a comprehensive system of mind/body techniques that is thousands of years old. Its techniques are designed to improve physical and mental health and well being, and include such practices as physical postures and stretching, breathing exercises (pranayama), focused concentration, meditation, visualization, and chanting (mantra) (Desikachar, 1999; van der Kolk, 2014).
The ideal environment is one where your colleague or client won’t be disturbed during the meditation. Sudden loud sounds or interruptions can be very jarring when a person is relaxed, so ensure you both turn off mobile phones and close your office door.
- Follow along videos make sure that you see how to do the yoga poses in a safe and correct way
The thing that I like about Yoga that it cost you nothing. Now when I travel with the team to other cities I get on the floor in the lotus position and just do some breathing and concentrating.
According to the Osteopathic.org website, yoga is proven to provide physical benefits of the human body, including increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy and vitality, maintaining a balanced metabolism, weight reduction, cardio and circulatory health, improved athletic performance, and protection from injury. Not only are there physical benefits to yoga, but also mental benefits such as improving a person’s mental health and is proven to increase coping skills. Furthermore, the American Osteopathic Association states, “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress pattern; relaxes the mind; centers
The yoga class that I attended was on Thursday, September 22nd, at 6:30 P.M., at the Tiftarea YMCA. When comparing our typical class period to the YMCA’s yoga session, there were several differences and similarities between the two. At the YMCA, equipment such as yoga straps were used to help stretch our ham strings and hip flexors was utilized. Yoga blocks, were also commonplace to help “feel” the muscles needed to be used certain poses like the bridge by placing it between our knees, and squeezing it to see which muscles were activated. Another difference, while our class has the instructor in the front of the room, at the Y, the instructor was in the middle with people on both sides of her during instruction. One of the last major differences
The art of doing yoga we know today originated 5000 years ago in India. The infinite cognitive, physiological, and neurological benefits of yoga have been found and proven effective in regaining energy, balance, and health. Practicing this ancient body art, even just for few short minutes, will enable an individual to regain balance and physical energy. Regular practice of yoga can bring improvement in health, in mind and body, increased energy, well-being, and
Yoga is actually has 8 parts to it, with the physical aspect being just 1. These 8 parts, include yoga dos, yoga don'ts,
Very informative post Lauren. It sounds like yoga training is beneficial to all who are involved. I have never tried yoga because of my physical limitations, but it is something I feel has many benefits, both in self-care, and exercise. Thank you for sharing.
Yoga is a discipline both involving physical and mental control that originated in India. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word, "yug", meaning union and it means the joining of the individual spirit with the universal spirit. The type of yoga known as Hatha Yoga, ("Ha"- sun, "tha"-moon) is what is most commonly practiced and this yoga involves the path of the mind and body and is the most physical. There are eight limbs or steps of Hatha Yoga, the first step being the five Yamas. There are five yamas and these concern your behavior to the world.
A type of yoga that focuses primarily on the breath is viniyoga; which also uses chanting, pranayama, and asana techniques. Asana is a relaxing type of yoga that includes many resting poses and pranayama are breathing exercises. Ashtanga is a fast paced yoga and the inspiration for many power yoga classes you can find at the gym. Bikram is hot yoga, which is generally practiced in a room that is generally heated to over 100 degrees (McCall 106-113). Kripalu is different from other forms of yoga because it places importance on emotions, physical sensations, and thoughts that arise during practice. The way we think and react during practice is an example of the way we respond to people and act out in our everyday life ("Kripalu" 4-5). Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a practice where the instructor moves your body into a number of positions while you remain passive. There are many other types of yoga as well including; kundalini, anusara, triyoga, savasana, tantra, and gym yoga (McCall 110-113).
Yoga is practiced by over 20 million Americans and even it doesn't solve your pain problem, it can do wonders for your mind and body, as well as getting you out and among people.
* Ashtanga – This yoga is for those who want a serious and physically demanding workout. “It involves synchronizing breathing with progressive and continuous series of postures-a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs” (Mats, LLC, 2013). Not recommended for beginners.
They can vary depending on what type of meditation you choose or guides that teach you meditation.