Stress Handling Techniques (Open Thread)

Here are the ways a a person can handle stress
(note: please vote on your right)

1. Yoga

Yoga is a word that means "union" of mind, body, and spirit. It is practiced in many religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. It originated during the Indus Valley Civilization during the third millennium B.C. It main benefit is that it quiets the constant "mind chatter" that is related to stress. It also improves concentration and mood. It is known to lower blood pressure and slow down the heart rate.

2. Meditation

Meditation is linked internally-invoked in which no trainer is needed. Meditation is a way to communicate with the soul. As Swami Vivekananda once described meditation as, "the soul of man is like a piece of crystal, but it takes the color of whatever is near it. Whatever the soul touches ... it has to take its color." The difference between yoga and meditation is that meditation is mind-centered whereas yoga is body-centered. 

3. Qigong & Reiki

Reiki is developed by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui in 1922. It means the spiritual like force that resides within all living things. It is known as a secret art to invite the happiness. Reiki is practiced by trainers are required another person to perform reiki on you. As shown above. This form of stress relief is used mostly in Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 

Qigong 

Qigong is a Chinese philosophy of breath alignment and making your mind aware of a physical activity.  Qigong dramatically improves blood circulation, digestion, and elimination. It balances our hormones and provides us physical strength.  "Qi" means energy and it is what directs the blood flow. 

4. See my journaling post for more information on journaling.