By: Janardhan McIntosh – Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditiation Retreat

Stress and anxiousness are created by the mind. This is caused by your fear and inability to cope with circumstances that you feel are beyond your control, fear is rampant upon the planet, and is basically all illusion created by the mind. We try to control all aspects of our lives, and stress and anxiety are the results. Learning to let go of the need to control is the beginning of self mastery. As you become aware that your mind is the battleground causing all the turmoil in your life, that you are not a victim of circumstances, that you have the tools of detachment and discrimination at your disposal, this gives you the confidence to deal with the everyday challenges of life. Practice meditation for clarity and peace of mind, and yoga for physical and mental health

How to reduce stress

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The power of the breath

By: Janardhan McIntosh – Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditiation Retreat

Life is not busy or hectic, it just is! Its your mind that creates the havoc that you experience in modern day living, your mind is so busy, full of its own self importance, never present, always racing to the future which never happens, or reliving the past which is gone, your mind is never present. In the present moment you have all the time you need to deal with all the challenges that comes your way. Your breath is the tool you use to control the mind, learn to breathe deeply always; automatically you will relax the body and calm the mind. A simple technique is the 4 second breath, breathe deeply into the abdomen, hold the breath for 4 seconds, breathe out to the count of 4, this will allow you to become present, when you become present, the present becomes a present.

The power of the breath

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By: Janardhan McIntosh – Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditiation Retreat

Meditation is awareness, it is experiencing the natural state of the mind without thoughts, anything you cant stop from doing is called an addiction, we are all addicted to thinking, Meditation is transcending the normal chatter of the mind, to experience the mind as it is, stillness of the mind occurs when thoughts slow, and you experience your own innate sense of well-being, it is a sweetness that has to be experienced not described.

Meditation helps one on many levels, the benefits of meditation include, reducing blood pressure, stress hardiness, increased harmony in all areas of your life, it also is a discipline that requires patience and persistence. When the mind chatter slows, your intuitions become stronger; you feel what to do instead of thinking what to do. Your life flows more easily with increased confidence and clarity.

What is meditation?

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By: Janardhan McIntosh – Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditiation Retreat

Yoga means Union with God

In the west yoga is associated with the physical postures which is asana yoga, it is a systematic science of self enquiry, encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human nature, the practice of yoga helps to bring harmony and balance into one life. If there is imbalance or physical discomfit in your life, yoga will help to restore vitality and improve the emotional, mental and physical health in your life.

What is Yoga?

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 1) It is OK not to be perfect.  Have courage to be imperfect

2) Take time for yourself and do something you really love or have a passion for

3) Join the club or begin a course to connect with your community

4) Be active every day

5) Spend time with people who make you feel good to build your confidence

6) Laugh out loud everyday to reduce stress levels

7) Invite your neighbour over to build close relationships

Do one thing you been putting off and avoid procrastination

9) Remember bad times pass so keep things in perspective

10) Focus on things you can control and areas where you can make a difference

Boost your resilience and reduce your stress

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By: Janardhan McIntosh – Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditiation Retreat

Peace of mind has two definitions: for a meditation practitioner it refers to the stillness that is experienced when the normal mind chatter slows and one experiences the innate peace that is ever present beneath the surface chatter of the mind. The Christ refers to this as the “peace beyond understanding” because you do not understand it, you experience it.

 For people who do not practice meditation it refers to the contentment that follows the ego gratification of the senses or actions completed, this feeling of contentment is temporary as the minds normal agitation quickly resumes its dominance.

What is Peace of Mind?

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If you across any of the stuff I have been producing recently then you will know that it has been a pretty intense period for me over the last month or see.

I am fine with that as it is linked to my passion, therefore I have no issue with working hard.   What I have to be careful of though is making sure I keep my balance by also adding in quality time with friends, familly and me!

The first part of that is actually making the time, the second part is actually being present in the time you allocate.

I am doing okay and seem to be able to compartmentalise enough that I keep in a good place.

Having said that I can’t deny that I am looking foward to a break over Christmas…

Keeping Life Balance

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Remember that it is what you do now that will shape how you will be in 10 years time.  I have found som articles that run through the health benefits of yoga.  If you not quite where you need to be mentally, physically or emotionally then have a go!
Health Benefits Of Yoga Techniques

Health Benefits Of Yoga Techniques. Posted by admin On September – 23 – 2009. As an ancient form of exercise, yoga uses certain postures combined with a series of specific breathing techniques in order to improve physical and emotional …

The Health Benefits of Yoga | Yoga Teacher Training Blog

The health benefits of yoga have been known for centuries, it is a practice that has been around for over 5000 years; it is estimated that currently over 10 million Americans are experiencing the many different health benefits that yoga …

Top 10 Profound Health Benefits of Yoga

Over the last three to four decades a big deal of research has been done by the medical community and they at once, enhanced and higher, identify the health benefits of Yoga. Below, I will insist on the top 10 health benefits that Yoga …

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Health Benefits of Yoga

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All the details below, with a link to see the full edition. In terms of the personal development aspect, in this edition we have some great tips and strategies from Pip Mackay, as well as some challengin questions you should be asking to see if you are in balance!

Success Insight - Keys To Success Club – October Edition

“Welcome to the October 2009 edition of the Keys To Success Club e-newsletter Success Insight

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Remember to try and keep things in perspective and have chill moments in your day!  I practice yoga as a great way to reduce stress

Do Not Let Financial Stress Kill You!! Learn How To Cope With …

Financial stress and worries however are rarely quickly fixed unless you are lucky enough to win a lottery! There has never therefore been a better time to learn how to cope with stress as the chances are right now that you like so many …
Serenity Now: Remove Stress, Free Yourself, and Relax

Financial stress is a sadly widespread experience. According to a poll on this site, roughly 7 in 10 respondents are “very stressed” about money, and only 1 in 10 report that they are not stressed about finances — and the proportion of …

Financial Stress…How To Reduce Stress By Organising Your Life

Financial Stress…How To Reduce Stress By Organising Your Life. For your free tips on reducing debt go to http://livingwellpublications.com/self-improvement/debtconsolidation/. Ian Newton is a stress management specialist from Australia. …

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