The document provides background on the speaker and discusses the science of stress and techniques for managing it, including through yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. It explains that stress is a mind-body reaction that can negatively impact physical and mental health. Regular practice of yoga, pranayama and meditation can help manage stress by regulating physiological and neurological responses, balancing the endocrine system, and promoting relaxation. Clinical research shows these techniques reduce tension, stress, depression and improve immunity.

1. The Science of Stress And The Art of Managing it Vishu Hegde Vice President, Quality, MindTree Consulting [email_address] Computer Society of India Bangalore 28 Feb 2007

6. Chain 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

16. Chain 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

19. Beyond Physiology… The Energy System

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32. Imagination Action Joy