The document discusses stress, its causes and impacts, and provides strategies for managing stress in a healthy way. It explains that stress is a mind-body reaction that occurs when a situation is unacceptable or causes feelings of fear, worry or hurt ego. If left unmanaged, prolonged stress can negatively impact physical and mental health. However, practices like yoga, pranayama and meditation can help manage stress by inducing deep relaxation and balancing the body's systems. Regular practice of these techniques can help turn stress into a positive cycle and improve overall health and well-being.

4. 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

14. 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

17. Beyond Physiology… The Energy System

22. So, to be “Successful”….

30. Imagination Action Joy