2. TOPICS
• Introductions
• The cost of stress
• The value of yoga poses, breathing and
meditation
• Breathing techniques
• Simple poses that aid in variety of functions
4. COST OF STRESS
• Studies suggest that cognitive stress, such as
distraction, can influence the balanced, logical approach
to decision-making.1
• Workplace stress costs U.S. employers an estimated
$200 billion (1999 study) 2
• 40% of job turnover is due to stress.3
• $2,000 per person is saved annually in health care costs
by people with the lowest stress compared to those with
the highest stress. 4
1 Under Pressure: The Impact Of Stress On Decision Making, Association for Psychological Science, Medical News Today,
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php
2 http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/99su/stress.html
3 Hoel, H., Sparks, K., & Cooper, C. (2001). The cost of Violence/Stress at work and the benefits of a violence/stress-free working environment. Interntational Labour
Organisation.
4 Yoga Journal, August 2012
6. Pelvis
Cervical Vertebrae
Happy Face
Hip Bones
Thoracic Vertebrae
Collar Bones
Legs and
Ankles
Feet
Lumbar Vertebrae
Respiratory
Diaphragm
Thoracic Diaphragm
Pelvic Floor
Special thanks to Matthew Taylor for original
drawing http://www.matthewjtaylor.com/
7. Parasympathetic Nervous System
(Relax or Renew)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Sympathetic Nervous System
(Fight or Flight)
Pelvic Floor
Respiratory
Diaphragm
Thoracic Diaphragm
9. When you need help… Practice these poses…
Feeling Centered Seated / Lying Poses
Feeling Strong Standing / Warrior Poses
Speaking What You Need Chest Openers
Energizing Chest Openers
Release of Emotions Hip Opener
Cooling Hip Opener
Humility Forward Bends
Patience Forward Bend
Cleansing (emotional or physical) Twists
Relaxing / Letting Go Restorative Poses
