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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:
Stress tolerance and how we tackle stress is individual. It is not the amount of stress we face that matters – it is how we cope with it. Learning how to cope efficiently with stress will help you not only to become more comfortable in stressful situations, but can also prevent stress from becoming chronic. There are many methods to tackle stress including breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga, meditation and mental training.
IN-Tuition Ltd works with a specific training technique called Integrated Mental Training (IMT). It is a method that focuses on stress management and personal development through the acquisition of certain mental skills, using relaxation, visualisation and self hypnosis. It was developed in Sweden by Professor Lars-Eric Uneståhl of Uppsala University, based on research with primarily athletes that started in the 1960s. The method was first applied in sports, but has since been expanded to include all areas of life. Sweden was the first country in the world to bring the mental training method to all areas of society and IMT has therefore become known as the "the Swedish Model of Mental Training". IMT focuses on positive goals, attitudes and images. It works on the mental processes of thoughts, inner images, attitudes and emotions that can lead towards a better life. IMT is specifically beneficial in combination with life coaching and/or stress management but can also be practiced individually. IMT can be particularly efficient for recovery from ME, chronic fatigue, and depression as well as for people suffering from long term stress who have been diagnosed with "burnt out" symptoms.
Regular training will lead to the best results and systematic training will after a period of time lead to personal development. Just like the importance of training physically in order to maintain a good physical health, mental training is equally important for creating and maintaining a strong mental health. For more information on the training and to order the programme click here or contact us directly.
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