Stress Management
Stress occurs when an event triggers a stress response, which is often referred to as the fight or flight response. There are many ways that the body will try to bring itself back into balance, and different people respond differently to the same stress stimuli. Stressors can be anything from work, finances, relationships, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, lack of nutrients, and exposure to environmental toxins.
Stress plays a big part in the way we live our modern lives and the truth of the matter is, it’s probably always going to be there. The trick though is learning how to manage your stress without causing more stress in the process!
How does an Integrative approach Stress Management work?
An integrative approach uses a combination of dietary changes, yoga, acupuncture, counselling and other non-pharmacological modalities to support the body and help calm down stress levels, leaving you feeling energized and back in control. Relationship between diet, physical activity and stress is a deeply interconnected cycle. Because we are all different, the impacts of stress can be felt in many ways.
Some of the common signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling overwhelmed and out of control.
- Low mood, anxious or a little depressed.
- Lots of mental chatter.
- Disturbed sleep.
- Digestive disturbances and alteration in bowel habits.
- Headaches or tight muscles.
- Skin conditions/Acne flair up.
- Food cravings – particularly for sugar (chocolate, biscuits, cake), salt (chips, crackers, pizza), fatty foods (fried foods, cheese) or ‘drugs’ (eg: alcohol, cigarettes, coffee/caffeine).
What does the program include?
The program comprises of:
- Yoga and Meditation
Yoga, meaning “to yoke,” is the practice of asana (poses) accompanied by pranayama (breathing practice), meditation and spiritual inquiry. It was developed as a method to control the mind’s wanderings. Meditation is known to be very helpful in attaining peace of mind and keeping stress at bay. It can be as simple as just focusing on the breath.
- A holistic lifestyle
This includes a balanced nutritious diet, adequate sleep, digital detox and keeping a positive mindset. Limiting time spent on the internet and utilizing it for healthier habits would eliminate everyday stress.
- Counselling
Provides a forum for self-exploration and a witness to one’s story, both of which are powerful methods for creating shifts in attitude towards positivity.
- Massage therapy
For centuries, Massages have been employed to deal with excessive stress. Massages are very helpful in relaxing muscles, improve blood circulation and relieve pain.
What type of Stress-related disorders do we deal with?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosomatic diseases
- Eating Disorders
Duration: 10 to 45 days depending on the condition and severity.
Living by the covid times and considering different locations, we also have a program which runs virtually. This consists of face-to-face calls, email, over the phone – whatever fits your busy schedule to help you succeed. During these sessions you will learn how to focus on natural food, yoga, managing stress-related issues, counselling sessions, lifestyle changes and be provided with supportive healthy recipes based on your lifestyle and habits.
Included tools
Along with this, exercise recommendations, stress management, relaxation, meditation techniques, breathing practices and others will be offered as needed. Virtual Yoga classes will be conducted as per your suitable dates and time during the program.