This is the first of the poses in the series on how to manage anxiety. From the previous posts in this series, you might now be able to gauge if you are experiencing the symptoms of Anxiety. If you are prone to anxiety, it can overcome you at any time. When you notice that the anxiety is building up and taking hold of your mind and body, the child’s pose or Balasana in yoga can provide some relief. How to do it: Sit down on a yoga mat or blanket. Come to tabletop pose with your palms aligned under you shoulders and your knees under your hips. Inhale deeply. Exhale and sit back on your heels with your arms stretched out in front of you, palms flat on the mat. Gently rest your head on the mat relaxing your shoulders and hips. Your heels should be on either side of your hips. Rest your head comfortably on the floor in front of you. Stay here for 1-3 minutes breathing normally. To come out of the pose, inhale and lift your head first and slowly sit up. Release your legs from under you and stretch them out in front of you one at a time. Benefits: This is a restorative pose and promotes healing. It also relieves stress and induces a feeling of relaxation. The blood flows down to the heart and the head refreshing the organs. The spine is relaxed and along with slow and gentle breaths activates the parasympathetic nervous system that allows the body to rest. You will feel physically and emotionally rested. You can even hold the pose for 5-10 minutes if you are comfortable and feel it’s calming effect. Namaste 🙏🏼 #yoga#anxietyrelief#mentalwellbeing #promotessleep #controlanxiety #rellieveanxietyinabsenceof therapy.
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MA in Applied Psychology, PhD (Organization Behavior), SHRM certificate in HR ( USA), Certified trainer for MBTI, IDI, Social Styles ( USA), Certifications in Life skills Facilitation, Yoga (S Vyasa University), Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior therapy
I have worked in the HR and Organization Development space for nearly 22 years during which time I have worked at improving organizational and people through Leadership coaching, Cross cultural training, Diversity management, and training in Assertiveness, mentoring, goal setting
In India, I had tenures with organizations like Indian Market Research Bureau, Kirloskar AAF, The P and P group and PwC SDC with primary focus being on Organization development and resultant training/coaching. The later part of my career has been in the United States with organization such as Minnesota School of business and Metropolitan council.
From 2013-2016 I worked as a trainer with Brookfield International for Cross Cultural competence durin which time I coached senior executives from global companies such as Bosch, Northern trust and Merck on Indian culture. I have conducted training programs for managers on American culture (General motors, Bosch). And published a book on the subject titled “American Culture – Demystified for new Indian Immigrants.”
In the last couple of years I have been associated with Enfold Charitable trust in Bangalore India helping them with effectiveness research and streamlining the Volunteer involvement program. I conduct yoga classes on stress management.
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