Why Stress happens, What happens at physiological & psychological level when stressed,how to prevent stress,how yogic science & technology works in managing mind & energy to prevent stress.

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Science of Stress & Art of preventing it
By Vishu Hegde
Partner, PM Power Consulting
www.pm-powerconsulting.com
Presented at
Brigade Gateway, Bangalore
28 Nov 2015 Email: VishuHegde1@gmail.com
Blog: http://rootsandshoots.ning.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/vishweshwar-hegde/8/50a/7

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Background about the speakerBackground about the speaker
Electronics & Communication, Computer Science Engineer
30 years experience in the IT industry
Worked/visited 18 different countries – gained some global insights
Professional roles:
System Engineering & Project Management on LCA Avionics (Military fighter
aircraft)) at ADA (aeronautical Development Agency)
IT & Quality Professional at Motorola covering India, Singapore, Japan, Korea,
China
Business Excellence professional and part of senior leadership team at MindTree
Consulting to diverse companies on Organization Transformation
Interests outside the profession:
Homeopathic practitioner; Human anatomy, physiology, neurology, endocrinology,
etc.
Ancient Indian Wisdom: Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedantha
Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, Electro Magnetism, String Theory
Trekking, Mountaineering, Nature study, Photography, Gymnastics
Classical music, playing Tabala, singing, painting

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HappinessHappiness
We are doing every thing in our life to be Happy, isn’t it?
How does our Happiness graph look like? …
Happiness
Time
… as a child
Something has
to happen to
make you
unhappy
Happiness
Time
… as an adult
Something has
to happen to
make you happy

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What is Stress?What is Stress?
Stress is a state of Mind
Stress is a mind-body reaction/response to a situation
Fight or Flight instinct

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Why Stress Happens?Why Stress Happens?
When a situation/condition is not Acceptable to us
When we want to do/get something but are unable
When ego is hurt (feedback, comments, criticism…)
When we lose something which we feel as important
When we are unable to deal with certain people/situations
…
Stress is mostly due to
Fear (of Future)
Worry (about Past)
And not so much due to Present Moment
“The Future depends on what is done to the Present” - Gandhi
It is always due to the perception of Mind
Different people ‘feel’ different stress levels for the same situations

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What Happens when Stressed?What Happens when Stressed?
Psychology of Stress: Emotional impact
Anxiety
Fear
Depression
Anger
Sadness
…
Physiology of Stress
Acidity
Ulcers
Heart ailments
Blood Pressure
Kidney problems
Diabetes
…
90% diseases are psycho-somatic
Only 10% are Pathogenic

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Chain Reaction of Stress: The Negative SpiralChain Reaction of Stress: The Negative Spiral
Mind perceives threat
Triggers animal instinct
of fight or flight
Adrenalin increases
to prepare the body
Heart beat increases to
supply more food & oxygen
to body parts
Blood pressure
increases
Breathing becomes
fast & shallow
Metabolism
increases
Stomach readies for
processing more food
Acidity* increases
Overloaded Excretory Systems
to clear the toxin
Imbalanced Endocrine Systems
the chemical factories of
hormones, enzymes
Imbalanced Emotions
Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Depression*…
Panic

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Some Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged StressSome Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged Stress
Brain
Continues to operate in higher Beta state (15 to 26 cycles per second of
electrical impulses (EEG))
Continues to trigger the rest of the body mechanism and create stress
Blood Pressure remains high
High blood pressures can lead to Heart failure, paralysis (due to
breakdown of blood vessels in brain)…
Acidity, Ulcer and other digestive problems
Diabetes
Kidney problems due to overload on removing toxins from the body
Reduces immunity and makes body susceptible to diseases
Stress and Mind induced effects on the body are far more harmful
than the external pollution
Internal Toxins are far more harmful than external chemical/industrial
pollution
Human body has huge number of chemical factories – approximately 6600
different chemicals are produced (scientists/doctors are discovering more)

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Why Allopathic Medicines and Stimulants are not goodWhy Allopathic Medicines and Stimulants are not good
for preventing Stressfor preventing Stress
Allopathic medicines directly add chemical to the body and
interfere with the internal chemical factories
E.g. Taking Antacids for Acidity neutralizes the acid in the
stomach. Then body thinks that the acid is not sufficient and starts
producing more.
E.g. Anti-depressants suppress the ability of brain cells to
generate electric impulses
People taking such drugs for prolonged time become dull
Stimulants like Tobacco, Coffee, Tea, Coco, Alcohol,
Drugs etc. temporarily trigger higher activities
Subsequently body craves for more & more stimulants

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Then how to prevent stress?Then how to prevent stress?
Turn it into a Positive Spiral
Break the negative cycle at each point
Some amount of Stress is healthy – it triggers and
energizes the system

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Preventing StressPreventing Stress
Root Cause: Manage Mind
Positive Thinking and Attitude
So what? What’s the worst that can happen? Smile at the situation; laugh at yourself
Larger view of life
Story of the Professor and the Jar
Meditation
Build capability to face stressful situations and reduce the impact of stress at
physiological level
Yogaasana
Pranayama
Healthy lifestyle and food habits
Have multiple positive energy sources
Hobbies, interests, active family & social life along with professional life…
Have a larger Canvas of life
Time Management, Planning, Being Proactive & Prepared…
Story of farmer’s servant who sleeps while wind blows
Story of person with a lamp
…

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Greatest Gadget for preventing StressGreatest Gadget for preventing Stress
Would you like to buy one?
How much are you willing to pay?

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Most advanced gadgetMost advanced gadget
What is the most sophisticated gadget that you have come
across in your life?
But which gadget has
created this gadget?
Do we know
all the features of this gadget
and how to access them?

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Greatest Gadget for preventing StressGreatest Gadget for preventing Stress
Your own Body, Mind, Energy
Only thing you have to pay is ATTENTION
Else it leads o TENSION for which you will have to ‘pay a price’.
You need to understand what this system is, what are it’s
features and how to access them

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Human SystemHuman System
Musculo-skeletal system – solid body
Circulatory System carries fluid objects like
food, water, oxygen,…
Respiratory System carries air
Nervous System carries electrical signals
Energy Centers & Channels carry Energy (like
electromagnetism, which does not require a
medium to propagate)
These Energy systems are called Chakras &
Nadis in Indian systems like Ayurveda & Yoga
7 major Chakras and 72,000 Nadis

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Interconnection between Energy System & PhysicalInterconnection between Energy System & Physical
SystemSystem
Chakras are situated near the key Endocrine Glands and nerve groups (plexus)
Energy field in the Chakras influences the Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands produce the enzymes/hormones which influence the
emotions & body functions
Pituitary Gland is the master endocrine gland which influences all other
endocrine glands
Chakras
Chakras & Nadis:
Wireless connection to brain
(Nervous system is the
wired connection to brain)

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Panchakoshas – Human system in Yogic SciencePanchakoshas – Human system in Yogic Science
Self (I)
ಆತಮ
World
ಜಗತುತ
PhysicalBody
(ಅನನಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
EnergyBody
(ಪಾರಣಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
MentalBody
(ಮ
ನೋೋನಮಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
EthericBody
(ವಜಾನನಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)BlissBody
(ಆನಂದಮ
ಯ
ಕೋೋಶ)
Gross Body
(ಸೋಥಲ ಶರೋರ)
Subtle Body
(ಸೋಕಮ ಶರೋರ)
Causal Body
(ಕಾರಣ ಶರೋರ)
Question: Who are you? Where is your body manufactured?

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Measuring Energy FieldsMeasuring Energy Fields
Lecher Antenna
Bio-Electro-Magnetic (BEM) units
http://www.akashfoundation.com/

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Energy from the palms
Significance of Namaste
An ExperimentAn Experiment

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The Technologies of Life Force – Managing Mind & EnergyThe Technologies of Life Force – Managing Mind & Energy
Every aspect of life is integrated with the fundamental science of life –
the Life Force
Life Force (Energy)  Brain & Nervous System  Endocrine System  Rest of
Body Functions
MeditationPranayama
Yogasana
Mudra
Sound
Sanskrit Language
Music
Mantras
Medicine
Food
Life Style
Education

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MeditationMeditation
Physiological level
Meditation takes the brain to Alpha state: electrical impulses of 8 to 14
cycles per second
At deep meditation level (Samadhi state) brain goes to Theta state:
electrical impulses of 4 to 7 cycles per second
Leads to deep relaxation – deeper than sleep
Clinical research also has shown that Meditation:
Activates pre-frontal cortex of brain which is the seat of higher thinking
Stimulates release of neurotransmitters including Dopamine (antidepressant),
Serotonin (self-esteem), Oxytocin (love & pleasantness), Opiates (painkillers).
Meditation increases the Life Force
Removing obstacles and enabling cosmic energy flow (universal life force)
Mind rules the body
Mind  Nervous system  Endocrine system  rest of the body function

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Pranayama…Pranayama…
Increases absorption of oxygen into the hemoglobin by creating inhale
pressure in lungs for osmosis
E.g. Ujjai breath
Increases the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood plasma by
creating exhale pressure in lungs for osmosis
E.g. Bastrika pranayam
90% of toxins are expelled through breath: ~ 20,000 times per day
circulating ~ 5000 liters of air per day
Increases oxidation and liberation of energy in every cell of the body
Air filter analogy in automobiles
Stimulates nerve tips in lungs which have connection to the brain area
(hypothalamus) where Pituitary Gland is situated
Pituitary Gland is the master gland in the endocrine system and has a
strong influence on rest of the endocrine glands
Breathing is the key voluntary AND involuntary function
Clue (entry point) to explore the internal world – what ancient Rishi’s
discovered
Breath is the connection between body & mind: unique breathing pattern
for every emotion

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PranayamaPranayama
Balancing the Nadis: Nadi Shodana Pranayama
Alternate nostrils
Balances Ida, Pingala Nadis
Left Brain (Logic) and Right Brain (Emotions)
Whole Brain thinking
Decision/Choice making with Head, Heart and Gut – IQ, EQ, SQ
Holistic Intelligence: Intellectual Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence,
Intuitive Intelligence

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YogasanasYogasanas
Yogasanas exercise different parts of the body precisely
They combine with breathing
They create flexibility and hollowness, lightness
Postures: Stretch & hold
Helps in flow of water, food, oxygen, electrical signals and flow of
energy in the body
They are Isometric exercises
As against Isotonic exercises of aerobics, gym exercises which help to
build muscles which reduce the flexibility & become blockers over a
period of time (aerobics are useful to exercise the heart)

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MudraMudra
Mudras are like Energy Circuits
Five Fingers have correspondence to Five Elements (Pancha Bhutas) of
Existence
Thumb: Fire
Pointing finger: Air
Middle finger: Ether
Ring finger: Earth
Little finger: Water
Combinations of fingers create different energy circuits and modulate
these elements in the system
Mudras move the Energy Body to different Chakras

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Ref: Dr. Masaru Emoto, IHM Research Institute, Japan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Water Molecules/Crystals:
Before & After certain Mantras, Prayers, Thoughts
Effect of SoundEffect of Sound
Certain sounds produce powerful vibrations in the body as well as in
the outside world
Most recent modern physics, String Theory, talks about entire
universe as being nothing but energy vibrations
Sound & Thought have great effect on water
70% of human body is water
Imagine the effect of Sound

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Daniel Goleman
Fred Kofman Otto Scharmer
Experiment with Aaa Ooo Mmm
Gut
Heart
HeadIntellectual
Intelligence
Emotional
Intelligence
Intuitive
Intelligence
Aaa
Ooo
Mmm
Sound & EnergySound & Energy
Leadership = Decision/Choice making with Head, Heart & Gut

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Some science behind gut feel
Second Brain
in the
Stomach
Intuitive Intelligence - GutIntuitive Intelligence - Gut

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Emotional Intelligence - HeartEmotional Intelligence - Heart
“Biology of Transcendence” from Neurophysicist Joseph Chilton-
Pearce
Heart is composed of large number of neurons and is an organ of
intelligence
Heart is the source of body’s strongest electromagnetic field

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Sanskrit LanguageSanskrit Language
It is the language designed to enhance the Energy system
Each alphabet is designed to produce certain vibrations in the system
Words are designed out of alphabets such that they produce right beneficial
vibrations
Grammar is designed to combine alphabets & words such that right vibrations
are amplified
अ
आ
इ
ऊ
ए
ओ
क
च
ट
त
पअ
. Consonants:
Modulated by
tongue.
Move from throat to
lip.
Consonants:
Modulated by
tongue.
Move from throat to
lip.
Vowels:
No usage of
tongue.
Move from pit of
stomach to nasal.
Vowels:
No usage of
tongue.
Move from pit of
stomach to nasal.

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Benefits of Sanskrit are being seen
in many areas including children's
performance
SanskritSanskrit

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Cymatics – Images of SoundsCymatics – Images of Sounds
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/04/amazing-resonance-experiment-sacred-
geometry-sound.html
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/04/amazing-resonance-experiment-sacred-geometry-sound.html

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Human Body as the Energy SystemHuman Body as the Energy System
Modern Science & Medicine consider human body as
merely electro-chemical, electro-mechanical and physical
phenomena
Ancient Indian & Eastern Spiritual Sciences consider it as
an Energy System
Universal Cosmic Energy (everything is common at atomic level)
Yoga – union of body, mind and spirit
Kriya Yoga – Chakras and Naadis
Holistic Ayurveda (deals with Prakrati (nature) in total)
Reiki (which means life force in Japanese; Started by Dr. Mikao
Usui a doctor and Buddhist monk during 1860s)
Thai Chi, Acupressure, Acupuncture (originated in China)
Acupressure & Acupuncture was originally developed by
Shukracharya (Sage of the Asuras) in India many thousands of years
back
Homeopathy (Started by Dr. Hahnemann a doctor in Germany
during 1800s)

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Science of Homeopathy: Medicine of EnergyScience of Homeopathy: Medicine of Energy
SystemSystem
Basic principle: what causes disease cures the disease also when
given in the potenticized form
Homeopathic medicine preparation
Potencization through the process of tritration
Transfer of atomic vibrations to the base substance. Not even a single
molecule of medicinal material will be present according to Avogadro
number
Curing principle
Right medicine creates energy vibrations in the human system (resonance
principle)
This increases the energy level to improve the health conditions
Typically causes initial aggravation and subsequently cures with
oscillations
Cures inside-out: Mind  Emotional level  Physical level
Mind & Emotional symptoms are the key for diagnosis

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FoodFood
Right foods are identified based on the Energy constitution
rather than just physical nutritional qualities like protein,
carbohydrates, vitamins, …
Foods with positive Pranic Energy
Ashguard, Fruits, Nuts, Honey, Coconut,…
Foods with neutral Pranic Energy
Potato, Tomato
Foods with negative Pranic Energy
Onion, Garlic, Asephoteda, Brinjal, Coffee, Tea, Chilli, …
Food in cold storage has low pranic energy
It’s best to eat cooked food before 2 hours after cooking
…

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Life StyleLife Style
Early to bed, early to rise
Penal gland – the endocrine gland in the brain
Sleep-wake cycles, body rhythm
King’s breakfast, normal man’s lunch, poor man’s dinner
Digestion, metabolism
…

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Clinical Research Results of Energy TechnologiesClinical Research Results of Energy Technologies
Ref: Research by All India Institute of Medical Sciences & National Institute of Mental Health & Neural Sciences (NIMHANS)
Increased alertness and deeper
relaxation of mind
Reduced tension and
stress

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Clinical Research Results of Energy TechnologiesClinical Research Results of Energy Technologies
Improved immunity
Increase in good cholesterol and
decrease in bad cholesterol
Decreased depression

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Chain Reaction of Managing Stress: The Positive SpiralChain Reaction of Managing Stress: The Positive Spiral
Mind peaceful, joyful
Triggers hope, optimism,
Positive feelings
Adrenalin normal
to prepare the body
Heart beat normal to
supply normal food & oxygen
to body parts
Blood pressure
normal
Breathing becomes
slow & deep
Metabolism
normal
Stomach readies for
processing normal food
Acidity normal
Normal Excretory Systems
to clear the toxin
Balanced Endocrine Systems
the chemical factories of
hormones, enzymes
Balanced Emotions
Energetic, Enthusiastic, Positive…….
Calm
Confident
Composed

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The Vicious CycleThe Vicious Cycle
People spend half of their life pursuing money as the highest priority
and lose health in that process.
In the remaining half they spend that money trying to regain the health
Priority
1) Pursue money
2) Pursue fame
lose health lose joy Less creative
Less Accomplishment
Less RecognitionLess MoneyMore stress on the priorities

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Make it a Virtuous CycleMake it a Virtuous Cycle
Pursue health (mind+body) and knowledge (universal knowledge)
then money & fame will follow as a byproduct
Caution: This can not become an excuse for escapism
Story of the praying villager
Priority
1) Pursue health
2) Pursue knowledge
More joy More creative
More Accomplishment
More RecognitionMore MoneyContinue stress on the priorities

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A book that changed Technology landscapeA book that changed Technology landscape
The book that changed Steve Jobs’ life
He asked for this book to be given as a
gift during his memorial service
Steve Jobs
Paramahamsa Yogananda
Steve Jobs’ last gift: http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/10/technology/steve-jobs-gift/

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Happiness program in GoogleHappiness program in Google
Mindfulness Meditations
+
Emotional Intelligence
+
Neuroscience

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Some references…Some references…
On Homeopathy and Physiology
The Science of Homeopathy – by Dr. George Vithoulkas
Homeopathy Materia Medica – by Dr. Boericke
Dr Padmanaban R padradha@satyam.net.in
Human Anatomy & Physiology – by Dr. David Le Vay
On Reiki
Healing through Reiki – by MK Gupta
On Modern Science
Scientific American – Mind
Modern Physics – by Arthur Beiser

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Some more referencesSome more references
On Ancient Indian Wisdom
Isha Foundation www.ishafoundation.org
Art Of Living www.artofliving.org
www.lifepositive.com
Vedantha literature from Ramakrishna Mission
Celebrating Silence – by Shri Shri Ravishankar
Efficacy of Raja Yoga – Shri Ramachandra Mission
Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga – Swami Vivekananda
Patanjali Yoga Sutra
At Behavioral & Psychological level
Stop Worrying and Start Living – by Dale Carneige
Emotional Intelligence – by Daniel Goleman
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – by Robin Sharma
You can win – by Shiv Khera
Eastern Body, Western Mind – by Anodea Judith
Power of Positive Thinking…… and so on

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Don’t believe me…Don’t believe me…
Explore
Experiment
Experience
… But do not wait for proof
Modern Science (“Matter” Science):
Sees matter in life*
Proof first, then belief/trust comes
Spiritual Science (“Energy” Science):
Sees life in matter*
Belief/Trust first, then proof comes
* By Shri Shri Ravishankar in his book ‘Celebrating Silence’.

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Taking it forward: A personal prescriptionTaking it forward: A personal prescription
Practice Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation everyday*
Life will change at the most fundamental level
Art of Living (www.artofliving.org ) & Isha Yoga
(www.ishafoundation.org ) have some good programs
Explore Inner Engineering :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooFAmT4n89Y
Download a guided meditation:
http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya?gclid=CK_F6-
uK5sUCFQaTaQodm4cApw
Listening/Reading will not bring transformation; Only doing
(saadhana) will bring transformation
BE happy & BECOME successful
If you can manage ‘inside’ , you can manage ‘outside’

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Social
& Family
Life
Professional
Life
Spiritual Life
YinYang – the balance
Relish a Wholesome & Holistic LifeRelish a Wholesome & Holistic Life
Tha
Thank You