Stress in human life is becoming a serious health problem worldwide due to imbalanced work life, unhealthy competition and unethical environment. Yoga and Meditation, an ancient practice is very useful to balance the physical and mental health and develops spirituality to live a natural life with moral and ethical values. These qualities of Yoga and Meditation have significant outcome in stress management.

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Jujhar Japra, Ph.D.Jujhar Japra, Ph.D.
Managing DirectorManaging Director
Linus LifesciencesLinus Lifesciences
Chandigarh (INDIA)Chandigarh (INDIA)

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God will never give you anything which you
can’t handle so don’t develop stress

9. Virtually any stressful event, from quarreling
with boss to winning a lottery, results
in biochemical reactions
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11. 1. Yama – Your attitude towards environment
2. Niyama - Your attitude towards yourself
3. Asana - Physical exercise
4. Pranayama – Breathing practice
5. Pratyahara – Getting away from senses and mind’s activities
6. Dharana – Focusing the mind
7. Dhyana – Meditation
8. Samadhi – Integration/clear Perception/ union of soul with
God
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Ashtanga Yoga

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Yama and Niyama which are related to our social and individual
disciplines, strengthens the integrity of a person due to high moral and
ethical values and, in turn, gives tremendous strength to stand against
social evils.

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Asana includes various postures to keep
the internal and external organs of the
body well balanced for a good health for
every age group of the people.

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23. These chakras energize the human body when
activated and are related to secretary glands
for the release of vital hormones.
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24. . The activation of Muladhar Chakra potentiates the
sense of security and survival eliminating chances of
being depressed due to feeling of insecurity.
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25. . The activation of Swadhisthana Chakra improves
social behavior in human relationship and eliminates
reproduction disorders.
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26. . The activation of Manipuraka Chakra improves
digestive system and eliminates fear, anxiety,
introversion etc.
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27. . The activation of The Heart Chakra governs
unconditional love for self and others, passion and, in
turn, spirituality
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28. . The activation of The Throat Chakra governs
communication and self expression to achieve
independence
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29. . The activation of The Third Eye Chakra helps in
access to intuition and decision making
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30. . The activation of The Crown Chakra awakens
universal consciousness and unity leading to
spirituality.
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31. Meditation is an important and powerful technique for stress
management, which reduces the activation of sympathetic
nervous system and also reduces the levels of stress
hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol
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32. Meditation certainly relaxes the stress
and the benefit depends on the depth of meditation.
More deep is the meditation, better stress reduction
would result.
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33. Melatonin, the hormone secreted from pineal gland
induces sleep and has anti-ageing effect. It also prevents
various diseases.
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34. Initially it is advised to practice alone for the
concentration, later can be practiced in groups.
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35. The real state of meditation is realized when one
feels real lightness of the mind and body with joy and
happiness
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Final Remarks
Stress should be regarded as a serious
health problem resulting in the development
of various diseases which may be fatal
ultimately
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Yoga and Meditation if practiced regularly
would prevent or reduce or cure stress symptoms
depending on complications
arisen from stress

37. Practice Yoga
for
Health, Wealth and Peace
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