ONE WEEK

“TRAINING PROGRAM ON MIND MATTERS: A HOLISTIC TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MENTAL WELLNESS”

(For Teaching Staff) Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

LUCKNOW PUBLIC COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (LPCPS)

(Affiliated to the University of Lucknow) Vinamra Khand, (Near Kathauta Lake) Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

Date: January 23-30, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM onwards

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAM

The "Mind Matters: A Holistic Training Program for Mental Wellness" is a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental wellness, designed to nurture and enhance various aspects of individuals' mental health. This program encompasses a range of modules, each focusing on key elements crucial for overall well-being. By addressing various aspects such as emotional intelligence, stress management, and mindfulness, it aims to enhance mental resilience and coping skills. Such programs often empower individuals to navigate challenges effectively and promote a balanced and healthier mindset.

The complex relationship between mental illness and mental wellness is best understood by envisioning them sitting on two separate continuums (see figure below). The horizontal axis measures mental illness from high to low, while the vertical axis measures mental wellness from languishing to flourishing. About 85% of the world’s population does not have a diagnosed mental illness, but these people are not all “mentally well” or thriving because of pervasive stress, worry, loneliness and other challenges. On the other hand, those who have a diagnosed mental disorder can still have moderate or positive mental. Practices that increase our mental wellness are increasingly recognized as protective factors for our mental health, as well as helping reduce the severity and symptoms of mental illness.

Relationship between mental health and Aasan

Mr. Manoj Gupta

Control your Breathe and Senses by Prayanaam and become Mentally Strong

Dr. Anand Kumar Rai

Stress, anxiety and depression can play a role in the onset and progression of many other illnesses. Pranayama helps in the prevention of those other diseases by helping reduce stress levels, anxiety, and depression, and enhancing well-being and bringing peace of mind.

Practical Session on Yoga

Mr. Manoj Gupta was telling that Yoga gently but firmly pushes me out of my self-constructed limitations and beliefs. Although part of me feels like I am a seasoned yogini, another part of me is aware of the wealth of information on the subject. It would take a thousand lifetimes to acquire such vast knowledge. When you’ve been doing yoga for a while it’s common to get to this point when you feel you want to take your practice further. You sense that you are just scratching the surface of what yoga truly is and are eager to go deeper. Or perhaps you feel like you have hit a plateau and want to make changes. When I am stuck, complacent and stagnant, yoga helps me notice and acknowledge. It usually starts somewhere in my life: at work, with my partner, or in my hobbies. Soon enough it shows up on my yoga mat as told by him.

Stress Managemnet and Prayanana

Dr. Karuna Shankar Awasthi was telling "As visualized from the Yogic point of view, there's a complex relationship between the big picture of the universe or macrocosm and the small picture of individual life or microcosm. On a large scale, the ever-changing world pushes us to constantly adjust, driven by its purpose. On the small scale, our inner qualities and thoughts keep evolving, demanding adaptation. These two dynamics can lead to different kinds of issues. The big-scale changes can cause stress and health problems, while the small-scale changes can lead to mental health troubles. When people are stressed, they often become very alert, which can have long-term effects on their bodies, like muscle tension and changes in their tissues," says Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute. In this article, Dr. Hansaji Yogendra writes about why Pranayama is an important yogic practice and how it can help us lead a happy and more balanced life in a stress-filled world.

Stress Relief from Laughter

Ms. Rashmi Sachan was saying that The real health benefits of genuine laughter cited by researchers are plenty. From boosting your immune system to increasing endorphins to your brain, below are scientifically proven ways a giggle can help you combat stress and increase your physical and mental health. She was talking about some Physical health benefits also.

Physical health benefits

Stimulates your organs: When you laugh, you take in more oxygen-rich air. This stimulates your lungs, heart and muscles. Relaxes your muscles: When you get stressed, your body tense up and can cause you to feel stuck. A good laugh can relieve physical tension in the body and relax the muscles for up to 45 minutes. Improves cardiac health: Laughing increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen in your blood. This can improve vascular function and decrease the risk of a heart attack. Boosts immune system:

When you’re stressed, negative thoughts can turn into chemical reactions that decrease your immunity to sickness. When you laugh, you adopt a positive mindset that can release infection-fighting antibodies and neuropeptides that help fight stress. Lowers blood pressure: Laughter releases endorphins that counteract the negative effects of stress hormones—lowering your blood pressure as a result. Helps with weight loss: A common side effect of chronic stress is weight gain. Laughing not only reduces the stress hormones that cause weight gain, but it also burns calories.Provides distraction: When you laugh, you aren’t thinking about that assignment that is overdue or the big final you have coming up next week. Laughter provides your brain with a break from the worrying thoughts that cause stress. Improves your mood: Nothing squashes a bad mood quite like a good laugh. Laughing produces a general sense of well-being and can diffuse the anger and depression you were once feeling. Reduces stress hormones: Cortisol is our primary stress hormone that circulates throughout the body when you’re feeling stressed. Genuine laughter can decrease cortisol levels by increasing your intake of oxygen and stimulating circulation throughout the body. Increases endorphins: Endorphins are those “feel-good” chemicals produced by your brain that help boost happiness levels. Laughing increases the number of endorphins released in your body, fighting off stress and promoting a positive mood. Strengthens relationships: A shared laugh with friends, family or a coworker can help you feel more connected to that person and form a strong and lasting bond. Humor is also a powerful way to heal past disagreements or resentments.