Managing Stress Using Yoga

Stress is one of the major ailment of the 21st century.bold flow to different parts of the body and relaxes
Stress is caused due a high pressure job, a badthe mind after a disciplined session.
marriage, social isolation and the list is endless. A lot of2) The other form of stress management is the Hatha
psychiatrists and shrinks have made a fortunetechnique. This involves a series of poses that
because of this ailment. Almost every individual facesdesigned to increase strength and flexibility. Poses
stress related problems because of the pressures ofrange from lying on the floor while completely relaxed
this era. A lot research and material is available toto difficult postures that may have you stretching your
solve this problem.What is Stress?physical limits. It has been scientifically proven that this
Stress is usually a mental pressure exerted due totechnique promises quick results.
fatigue or excessive work. It is also caused from3) The Mantra technique - This involves imagery, here
worrying about the work or happenings in the past,the individual relaxes his mind completely and then
present or future. Every individual faces this problemmeditates, he is here trained to invoke positive imagery
but those who cannot handle these face problems.and tries ti shun away negative thoughts away from
Stress is one ailment where the mind wins over thehis brain. The Secret movie also explains on how
heart. Stress also leads to physical problems, but if notpositive thinking and visualization results in happiness.
attended to can cause an individual to go into a4) The Surya Namaskar is a intense body workout
depression or snap. There have been severalthat leaves the mind refreshed after doing it. A great
instances that this has caused people to harm others.way to combat stress is indulging in intense physical
If I have to put the causes of stress in a nutshell, itactivities as the body and mind are in tune while
would be because of the high population. Highperforming the act.
competition in education and jobs cause people highYoga Today
levels of mental agony. There might be many ways toYoga practiced today s is very different from what it
overcome stress, but let us now look at an age oldwas practiced by the ancient people. Today yoga has
technique that is YOGA.not only become a thriving business but it has also
Some of the steps are:become a fashion statement. Science has now
1) This might sound clichéd but a simple stressproved that yoga can prevent and cure diseases and
buster is breathing. Pranaya technique in yoga teachescan help mankind lead a stress free life.
individuals deep breathing techniques. It helps proper