1	Old Methods, New Applications Effective Tools for Managing Stress
2	Presenters: Stephanie Webb, BA, Utah Master, RID CI & CT, NIC, Reiki Master Jonathan Webb, MEd, Utah Master, RID CI & CT, NIC-Advanced, Reiki Master WWW.GOLDEN-AUM.COM
3	What is Stress? Stress is an internal condition Stress is a perception Is the situation out of my control? What leverage do I have in this? How permanent/impermanent is this?
4	So…Why Stress? Fight or Flight Response We need stress Going to work, fulfilling responsibilities, avoiding accidents, etc. Appropriate amounts serve us well
5	Fight or Flight Response Heart Rate Increases Blood Pressure Increases Breath Quickens Muscles Contract Change in Brain Blood Flow Digestion Stops Immune System Decreases Functioning Sweat Increases Senses are Heightened Focus is Greatly Heightened
6	What is Your Pterodactyl? Different stimulus effects us differently What causes you Minimal Levels of Stress? Moderate Levels of Stress? Severe Levels of Stress?
7	Recognition Approach Lancing a Wound Finding a Way Out…and an Outlet Do You Know What You Feel? Mentor, Trusted Colleague, Friend Journaling Self-Talk Most effective if done “out-loud” Must be genuine- no Stuart Smalley talk
8	Tense to Relax Stress Tolerance Problematic as enters chronic realm Chronic Stress = Chronic Disease Constriction Leads to Relaxation Training Yourself Consistently Physical Relaxation Leads to Mental Relaxation
9	Meditation as a Pathway to Stress Reduction Eastern Masters of Meditation Buddha, Jesus, Ramakrishna, Rumi Western Masters of Meditation Ram Daas, Pema Chodron, TM™ Western PhilosophersStress Ernest Holmes, Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Neal Donald Walsch
10	Smile Smiling Registers in Hypothalamus Smiling Stimulates Hypothalamus Focus on the Event Find the Good in the Circumstance Purposefully & Genuinely Smile Added Bonus- Empathy Response Spiraling Upwards as Opposed to…
11	Visualization Rain Shower or Waterfall Bubble/Egg Sunshine Removing the Object or Effect Visualization of object Remove it Fill area with light
12	Vibration We are vibrational or sound-based Tuning Forks Bowls Tibetan Crystal Vocalization
13	Mantras Used in Re-Teaching the Subconscious Sanskrit- Language of the GODS Mantras AUM AUM Dum Durgayei Namaha Shante Prashante Sarva Bhaya Upasha Mani Swaha AUM Mani Padme Hum AUM Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
14	Affirmations Used in Re-Teaching the Subconscious Western Version of Mantras Should be Intensely Personal Created in Present & Positive Tense I am….I embody…I possess “I am filled with peace” VS “I am not angry” Repeated Until Believed/Accepted
15	Breathwork Ohana- Hawaiian word for Family Those who breathe together Breath Test Women 14-15 Men 12-14 Diaphragmatic Breathing Natural de-charger for fight/flight
16	Breathwork cont… Breathing Through the Feet Alternate Nostril Breathing Tonglen Conscious Breathing
17	Acceptance Work In the grand scheme of things…. The Illusory World It is not real…it is an illusion It is not real…it is alive Accept your power in the situation!
18	References Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes Stress Free for Good, Luskin & Pelletier The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, Davis, Eschelman, McKay Conscious Breathing, Gay Hendricks Healing Mantras, Thomas Ashley- Farrand You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay