Yoga for Stress Reduction and Relaxation*

This class is unique in that it will cover both the physical as well mental exercises that will help you reduce your stress level and provide deep relaxation. It is perfect for those with heart problems and for the people who love them. Experience the power of the mind-body connection; invite someone you love to attend this self-healing workshop with you.

The Yoga for Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation will enable you to cope with job, family and relationship stress. In addition, this class will help you manage the daily barrage of tragic news on war and terrorism. It is normal if you are feeling anxious, tense, angry, upset, or helpless. These are common reactions to news any kind of tragic event.

How Do I Know if I am Under Stress?

You can learn if you are a candidate for this workshop by downloading this questionnaire: “Are you a candidate for the Yoga for Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation Workshop?”

Stress is manifested in many different ways, some of which are listed below:

• Changes in eating habits
• Trouble sleeping
• Stomachaches, backaches, or headaches
• Inability to concentrate
• Lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities
• Frequent crying
• Tense and nervous feelings, and
• Increased alcohol consumption or drug abuse.

Learn easy, powerful techniques that don’t take long to master

• Ability to deal with stress overload
• Discover how you create stress in your life and what to do about it Experience new deeply healing guided meditation each week
• Learn how to do “Yoga Relaxation at Your Desk” in 10 minutes
• Learn how to breath deeply and lengthen your exhalation to reduce stress
• Learn how to incorporate stress reduction into your life
• Learn how to minimize external stimulation, eg., television, telephone, etc.
• Learn how to focus your mind through breathing and meditation techniques
• Ability to substitute positive thoughts for negative ones
• Learn how to seek out laughter

Topics covered in the Stress Reduction and Deep Relaxation Class

The topics that will be covered in this workshop are listed below. Handouts of additional information (e.g., questionnaires, lists of coping techniques, time management analyses, list of stress-reducing yoga postures, relaxation and meditation techniques, etc.), concerning the topics will be provided.

• Stress defined
• Physical and psychological effects of stress
• Coping skills
• Stress reduction using Yoga
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Deep Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation Techniques
• Stress reduction Resources

*Consult your doctor before starting Yoga, especially if you suffer from heart conditions, hypertension, or other serious illnesses. If you have back pain or other serious injuries, get a diagnosis from your doctor and get their okay before embarking on your Yoga journey.