Yoga has a calming influence on body and mind. Certain exercises help reduce stress and bring down metabolism. Kapalbhati and Brahmari are very beneficial, as is slowing down of breathing.

2. Yogic Techniques to Manage Bipolar Disorder
 Introduction & Background - Research on Topic
 The Yogic Way - S - B - R
 Technique – 1 Forward Bending
 Technique – 2 Deep Breathing
 Technique – 3 Detoxification
 Feedback & Q/ A

3. Yogic intervention for mental disorders
Dr K K Deepak AIIMS – New Delhi

5. Calm
Mind
Body
Stretch
Slow
down
Breath
Improves Flexibility of Joints & Spine
Efficiency of Organs Increases
Stress Reduces : Stretch & Stress
Removes Impurities –Detoxification
Energy Level Increases
Improves Immunity & Fn of Brain
Awareness & Focus increases
Metabolism Level reduces
Experience - Calmness of Mind

6. Happiness Vs Stress

7. Happiness Chemicals
 Endorphin : Released by Body to handle Stress
Eg : Feel Good when you Exercise
 Dopamine : Released by Body to when one achieves – Goals / Targets /
Results .
 Oxytocin : Closeness & Proximity to another Human being – Hugs , Shake
Hands , Social Connect .
 Serotonin : Acts which benefits other . Working for Cause beyond Self .

8. Technique – 1 Forward
Bending

9. Neck Exercises
Neck is a Bridge between Brain & Body
Stress accumulates in Neck Region

10. Breathing –Diaphragm- Contraction &
Relaxation
Technique – 2 Deep Breathing

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900
1200
Lung - Efficiency -Capacity

12. Cortico-limbic Work ( Functioning of Higher Brain )
Activation of Parasympathetic System .
Control of Sympathetic Activity
Pulse Rate : Heart Rate : Blood Pressure
Voluntary Breathing Strengthens Will Power – Controlled
from Cortex /Higher Brain .
 Involuntary Breathing Under Control of Emotions –
Metabolic.
Deep Breathing Facilitates

13. Bhramari – Humming Sound

14. Humming Sound
Exhale Slowly & Gently making a Humming Sound
Sit down in a Comfortable Position
Inhale Deeply as per ones Comfort & Capacity
 The Honeybee is Extracting Nectar from Flowers
 Feel the Vibrations in the Throat Region

15. Kapalbhati – Purification Technique
Frontal Brain Cleansing & Energizing
 Kapala – Forehead & Bhati means to Shine /
Illuminate :
 Known as Skull-Shining Breath.
 Exercise that Purifies, Rejuvenates,
and Invigorates the mind and body.
 Cleanses lungs and respiratory system.
 Strengthens and tones diaphragm and abdominal
muscles.
 Releases toxins , Increases oxygen to cells,
purifying blood in the process.

17. Mediation To Empty the Mind
Calming Mind
Silencing Mind
Transcending Mind

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