How to reduce stress..

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

Life seems so busy and hectic these days.  What suggestions do you have to help me?

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

Boost your resilience and reduce your stress

 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