Yoga and Meditation

History of YOGA:
Yoga began as an ancient practice that originated in India nearly 3000 B.C. Stone-carved figures of yoga posture found in the Indus Valley which depicting the original poses and practices. oga was developed as a way to achieve harmony between the heart and soul on the path to divine enlightenment. Along the way, it was discovered that yoga has a practical benefit of curing many diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, and alleviating physical injuries and chronic pains.

What is meditation?
Meditation involves concentration and relaxation – both of which are enhanced by yoga. Just as there are many styles of yoga, so too are there a variety of ways to meditate. The first stage of meditation is to find a focal point or method of focusing in order to free oneself from distractions. 

1. Importance Of Yoga And Meditation In Management Presented By: Piyush Gangwar Stuti Nuwal PGDM Batch:2018-20 Presented To: Dr. Sumesh Raizada

2. History of YOGA Yoga began as an ancient practice that originated in India nearly 3000 B.C. Stone-carved figures of yoga posture found in the Indus Valley which depicting the original poses and practices. Yoga was developed as a way to achieve harmony between the heart and soul on the path to divine enlightenment. Along the way, it was discovered that yoga has a practical benefit of curing many diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, and alleviating physical injuries and chronic pains.

3. What is YOGA? Yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practices which originated in ancient India with a view to attain a state of permanent peace of mind in order to experience one’s true self. In the modern world, the South Asian art of yoga has expanded to all corners of the world. While it is now a popular form of exercise and meditation

4. Importance of YOGA Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony. Promotes self- healing. Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body. Enhances personal power. Increases self-awareness. Helps in attention, focus and concentration, especially important for children. Reduces stress  and tension in the physical body by activating the parasympathetic nervous system .

5. Benefits of YOGA in Management

6. Increased Confidence The most common function of leaders and managers is to discuss and deal with different business related matters with different kinds of people. Meditation can help build a confident mindset for a more favorable result in negotiations and meetings. The technique helps to reduce the chance of conflict and general negativity during these situations. Ignoring negative thoughts .

7. Improved Focus and Flexibility Leaders and managers should always stay focused on the tasks at hand. This is to ensure that the most   efficient  decisions are made. Also, leaders should be flexible enough to accommodate even the most difficult challenges in the workplace. Doing so will benefit the company and the workers.

8. Yoga helps you relate to people When we say ‘ namaste ’, it’s recognising that the light — the essence — within us is all the same. As a manager, the more you can empathise with your employees, the more they’ll feel valued as a person, the less they’re likely to seek fulfilment elsewhere

9. Becoming a Better Leader Being a leader or a manager is not an easy task. It requires a lot of critical thinking, decision making, and proper knowledge to be able to address different situations. The practice of meditation through yoga can greatly help in providing a healthier state of mind and body.

10. Meditation

11. What is meditation? Meditation involves concentration and relaxation – both of which are enhanced by yoga. Just as there are many styles of yoga, so too are there a variety of ways to meditate. The first stage of meditation is to find a focal point or method of focusing in order to free oneself from distractions. 

12. Types of meditation Mindfulness meditation Spiritual meditation Focused meditation Movement meditation Mantra meditation

13. Mindfulness meditation Spiritual meditation Focused meditation Movement meditation Mantra meditation

14. How to meditate? Sit in a comfortable position Classic posture is cross legged on floor(Sukhasana) or a big chair with soft cushion. Straighten your spine Imagine yourself supported by a string hanging from ceiling connected to the top of your head. Breathe deeply through your nose Inhale to full up lungs and then exhale slowly to expel all the air, observing breath all the time

15. Benefits….

16. Physical benefits of meditation Decrease the physical tension Delete disorders caused by tension Lowers blood pressure Relax again stress Strengthens the immune system Slows the aging process Recharge our batteries

17. Psychological benefits of meditation Calm Soothes Helps to be tolerant and sensitive Helps to control our anger Energizes Helps to be confident It helps personal growth

18. Benefits of meditation at work or study Improves concentration Improves memory Lowers distraction Easy to grasp Helps to be more creative

19. What changes a person experience after meditation? Brings simplicity and balance in life. Removes complexity to personal growth Life long discipline. Helps to inculcate the qualities like tolerance, compassion Awakens a sense of wonder

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