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In today´s modern world we are all exposed to a high number of stressors every day. In the long run this can jeopardise our health and bring us to the very edge — physically and mentally — depending on how we choose to cope with the stressors. Without being well prepared to handle stressful situations, a prolonged exposure to stress can lead to our becoming trapped in a vicious circle of tension. Continuous tension in the body and mind prevents us from recovering properly and puts us at risk of various stress‐related illnesses. By learning how to breathe properly and how to relax, you will become more aware and sensitive to the body´s signals. This will help you prepare and strengthen your defence against stress. IN–Tuition offers a complementary approach for preventing, managing and treating stress and stress-related symptoms by using various techniques acquired from yoga and mental training. IN-Tuition´s services are open to both individuals and businesses and we offer:
What is stress? Stress is a biological term which refers to the consequences of the failure of the body to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether these are actual or imagined . When faced with a stressful situation the body releases stress hormones, including cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline. These put the body in a "fight/flight" mode which helps us deal with the situation. Usually, a little bit of pressure does no harm, it can be called "positive stress", under which we become more productive and motivated and perform better. But, when we are faced with too much or prolonged pressure the stress chemicals accumulate in the body and we are trapped in a constant "fight/flight" state, which is unhealthy both for body and mind. Stress can be brought on by both positive and negative events. Outer circumstances may include sound, light, pain or environmental issues over which we lack control such as, housing, health, freedom, or mobility. Stress can also be brought on by social factors such as relationship problems, death, unemployment, or a heavy work load. Lack of sleep, too little exercise and the wrong diet can also put our bodies under stress.
For our ancestors, the body´s response to unexpected and immediate changes and threats in the surroundings was vital for survival. However, in today´s urban complex society with continuous changes and never ending sensory stimulation, our bodies remain subject to a constant state of stress. Although the body"s response mechanism to outside pressure is the same for all individuals – build-up of stress hormones that increase the blood pressure, heart rate, and sweating etc; each individual will react to and cope differently with stress. Some people may have a higher threshold than others depending on the context they live in and the support mechanisms available around them. However, if no opportunity is given to recover, even the most stable individual will risk suffering the consequences of stress. Some of the most common problems that have been related to stress are:
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