Stress
What is Stress?
We all deal with at some point in our lives. Maybe it’s the job, a family illness, or money troubles. These are common triggers.
According to a recent study, due to Covid19 pandemic in 2020 mostly the people all over the world are dealing with very stressful and restless situation.
But not all stress is bad. It can make you more aware of things around you and keep you more focused. In some cases stress can give you strength and help you get more done. But when stress come with tension that causes problems in our bodies.
Beneficial effects of Indian Classical Music through Mindfulness for stress!
I have observed some beneficial effect of Indian Classical music in reducing stress. I realized I can use certain Ragas, Tempos & Rhythms to reduce stress symptoms which is mindfulness based stress reduction or MBSR through sound healing process. In sessions I have seen people who were restless calming down and relaxing. Over the course of several sessions people who have gone through them have reported that the feel calm and relaxed and much less “stressed-out”.
Ragas as performed in live concerts need to be modified to be beneficial for mindfulness and meditation.
Mindfulness and music therapy techniques in Panchajanya Om using Indian classical music, invented by Indrani have been observed to produce beneficial effects on people suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, dementia. The stress levels in children with autism also reduced. Ragas as performed in live concerts need to be modified to be beneficial for mindfulness and meditation.
Different types of ragas have different level of impacts. I have seen that ragas produce relaxation, calmness and increased attention. In many instances certain ragas and notes have much more impact than others.
The cause of stress?
Cause of stress is different for everyone and can include:
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Losing a job.
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Working too hard.
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Difficulty in school.
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Being bullied.
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Sometimes profession.
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Family problems.
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Personal problems and arguing or confrontation.
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Problem caused by another person.
How do you know if someone has stress?
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Muscle pain or tension.
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Digestive issues and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Worrying all the time.
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Feeling you’re under constant pressure.
How do you know if your child has stress?
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Change in regular sleep and eating habits.
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Headache and vomiting tendency.
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Nightmares and fears at bedtime.
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Moodiness.
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Nausea.
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Restlessness.
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Feel angry often.
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Do not like to talk to anyone.
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Do not like to play with friends.
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Crying without reason.
