This document discusses the role of yoga in interpersonal relationships and planning skills. It defines interpersonal relationships and explains how they develop through five stages from acquaintanceship to termination. Good interpersonal skills for relationships include verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, negotiation, problem-solving, decision making, and assertiveness. Planning skills involve accurately estimating time, identifying resources, developing schedules, and establishing measures for goals. The document argues that yoga can improve all-round fitness, relieve stress, increase inner peace, immunity, awareness, relationship quality, energy, flexibility, posture, and intuition, all of which can positively impact interpersonal relationships and planning abilities.

1. Role of yoga in interpersonal
relation and planning skill
Dr. Ajay Pal

2. izLrkouk
 An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep,
or close association or associate between two or
more people that may range in duration from brief
to long-term.
 This association may be based on conclusion,
love, harmony, regular business interactions, or
some other type of social commitment.
Interpersonal relationships are formed in the
context of social, cultural and other influences.

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 The context can vary from family or kinship relations,
friendship, marriage, relations with associates, work,
clubs, neighborhoods, and places of worship. They
may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual
agreement, and are the basis of social groups and
society as a whole.
 Interpersonal skills are vital when trying to develop a
relationship with another person.

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 Human beings are naturally social and are shaped by
their experiences with others. There are multiple
viewpoints to understand this essential motivation to
interact with others.
 Humans need to feel love(sexual/nonsexual) and
acceptance from social groups (family, noble groups).

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 Another way to appreciate the importance of
relationships is in terms of a reward framework. This
perspective suggests that individuals engage in
relations that are rewarding in both tangible and
intangible ways.
 Relationships are also important for their ability to
help individuals develop a sense of self.

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 The relational self is the part of an individual’s self-
concept that consists of the feelings and beliefs that
one has regarding oneself that develops based on
interactions with others.
 Interpersonal relationships are dynamic systems that
change continuously during their presence. Like living
organisms, relationships have a beginning, a lifespan,
and an end.

7. Development of a relationship
The natural development of a relationship follows five
stages:
Associate and acquaintanceship – Becoming acquainted
depends on previous relationships, physical closeness,
first impressions, and a variety of other factors. If two
people begin to like each other, continued interactions
may lead to the next stage, but colleague can continue
forever.

8. Development of a relationship
Buildup – During this stage, people begin to trust and
care about each other. The need for intimacy,
compatibility and such filtering agents as common
background and goals will influence whether or not
interaction continues.

9. Development of a relationship
Continuation – This stage follows a mutual commitment
to quite a strong and close long-term friendships,
romantic relationship, or even marriage. It is generally a
long, relative stable period. Nevertheless, continued
growth and development will occur during this time.
Mutual trust is important for sustaining the relationship.

10. Development of a relationship
Deterioration (Weakening) – Not all relationships
decline, but those that do tend to show signs of trouble.
Boredom, bitterness, and dissatisfaction may occur, and
individuals may communicate less and avoid self-
disclosure. Loss of trust and unfaithfulness may take
place as the downward spiral continues, eventually
ending the relationship. (Alternately, the participants may
find some way to resolve the problems and reestablish
trust and belief in others.)

11. Development of a relationship
Termination – The final stage marks the end of the
relationship, either by breakups, death, or by spatial
separation for quite some time and severing all existing
ties of either friendship or romantic love.

12. Development of a relationship
A list of interpersonal skills includes:
Verbal communication – What we say and how we say
it.
Nonverbal communication – What we communicate
without words, body language is an example.
Listening skills – How we interpret both the verbal and
non-verbal messages sent by others.
Negotiation – Working with others to find a mutually
agreeable outcome.

13. Development of a relationship
Problem solving – Working with others to identify,
define and solve problems.
Decision making – Exploring and analyzing options to
make sound decisions.
Assertiveness – Communicating our values, ideas,
beliefs, opinions, needs and wants freely.

14. Planning
Accurately estimate time and effort required to complete
a task.
Identify and organise systems and required resources.
Organise personal time to carry out responsibilities.
Maintain adequate preparation time for scheduled
meetings/deadlines.
Develop schedules and timetables with clear, specific
milestones and deadlines.
Establish how to measure results and milestones for
self.

15. Session 2: 7 slides 15
Two sides of the same coin
 Assessing: where you’ve been and where
you are
 Planning: where you want to go and how to
get there
 Recipe
◦ Decide the objective
◦ Determine the activities
◦ Identify the resources
◦ Evaluate the success

16. Role of yoga
 All-round fitness.
 Stress relief.
 Inner peace
 Improved immunity
 Living with greater awareness
 Better relationships
 Increased energy
 Better flexibility & posture
 Better intuition.