Thanks for joining in me for Day 1 of Mental health wellness workshop.

Today we understood the Science behind Stress and Role of our Nervous System & Breath in managing it

Key Topics Covered Today:

• The Stress Response vs. Chronic Stress: We explored the difference between short-term stress and chronic stress, showing how prolonged stress can weaken the immune system, disrupt digestion, and impair cognitive function.

•Real Threat vs Perceived threat: How perceived threat like social anxiety, fear of failure or judgement can lead to a constant state of high alert and chronic stress.

•How Stress Affects the Brain and Body: How stress alters brain functions like memory, concentration, and decision-making, and how it impacts essential bodily functions like immunity, digestion, growth, and repair.

•The Role of the Vagus Nerve: We dive into the importance of the vagus nerve, which helps regulate your stress response and promotes relaxation by connecting the brain and body.

•Breathing Techniques for Stress Management: Finally, we introduced some simple yet highly effective breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing and box breathing, that you can use to activate the parasympathetic nervous system—helping your body shift from a state of fight-or-flight to rest-and-recovery.

I’ve also included the two videos we watched during the workshop below, so you can revisit them anytime and share with your family and friends.