STRESS MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

“Youths are the building blocks of a Nation”

As teachers, parents and coaches we are aware about stresses in our life to some extent and some might also practice or know some method to get rid of stress. But have we ever thought about the levels of stress our children or students undergo at all ages especially in their adolescence and youth?

Of course! We must have thought about it! Although sometimes we are not actually aware when our children or teens are experiencing overwhelming feelings of stress.

Doctors are surprised to find more and more number of adolescent and teens and younger people diagnosed as diabetic and hypertensive and also inflicted with diseases which normally was seen in adult populations earlier!

Stress can come from a variety of sources like:

• Not performing well in studies in a highly competitive environment
• Examination fear.
• Making and sustaining friendships
• High expectations from parents and teachers and fear of falling short of it,
• Peer pressure and feeling not good enough

The biggest problem is that youth of all ages, may find it difficult to recognize and verbalize when they are experiencing stress. Given below are few symptoms, by which as a parent or guardian you can observe to detect if your child is in stress:

• Watch for negative changes in behavior: Like sleeping too much or too little; change in eating habits ; acting irritable or moody ; withdrawing from activities that they use to enjoy earlier etc.

• “Feeling sick” may be caused by stress: Stress can also appear in physical symptoms such as stomach pains or headaches. One need to observe the frequency of such complains.

• Be aware of how your teen is interacting with others: Feeling angry a lot of the time or getting into fights; not wanting to spend time with friends ; drinking alcohol or smoking etc.

We welcome teachers and parents to come forward and allow their children to be benefitted from SAMS Workshop which is separately designed only for the Youth and Students.

Welcome to SAMS – The Simple Art of Managing Stress.

SAMS Program is simple yet unique as it combines the essence of Scientific Research on Wellbeing in the West and the Timeless Wisdom of Masters of Eastern Traditions. It focuses on overcoming Stress, Dynamic Leadership and Holistic ever flowing Creativity based on Values.

Objectives of SAMS for Youth Program:

• Instill timeless values and allow it blossom in the hearts of youth spontaneously.
• Kindle the flame of "I Can" attitude and excel in studies
• Particularly, teach them not only to WIN but also how to handle failure in life. 
• Positive Leadership to make a difference
• Stress Management skills to perform at all levels
• How to be AN ACHIEVER with a difference?

TIME:   Duration specific to emerging needs.

Three Simple Steps to a New Life!

• The Power Pause.  Have you watched a tiger stalk its prey?   Steady, quiet movement, focused attention, then a pause before it charges forward, with all of its unimaginable power. 
• Quantum Breath.   Quantum breath is Power Breath.  Learning to breathe with a difference, your energy increases, your mind clears.   Every aspect of your life is invigorated.
• Art of Positive Mind.  Changing the way you think and feel.  Virtually unlimited energy and resources are always available to you.   Bring them to bear on all you do! 

Workshop Overview:

SAMS is not an instant remedy. It should be seen as an integral part of life – just like breathing. We have designed the workshop for youth into two levels and restricted it to a half day workshop (4 hours). In brief this half day SAMS Workshop comprises of:

• Introduction to the Salient features of SAMS.
• Presenting the finer nuances and reveals the subtler techniques of the art of managing stress.
• Sketch the Influence of SAMS "3 Elements", coupled with interactive sessions on Stretching, Breathing and Meditation. Allows time for questions and answers.
• Interactive and intense session to help youths to remain conscious about stress associated with their daily activity and also embedding the principles of SAMS into their mind and helps them to make this holistic art, a way of their life.

SAMS Promise & Benefits from workshop

Results Promised:

• You will appreciate managing stress as a daily priority.
• You will have simple, powerful tools to address your stress.
• You will be inspired and committed to putting those tools to work.

What you will gain by practicing and applying the methods & techniques briefed in SAMS Workshop daily for 20 minutes only:

• Increase in energy and vitality, capacity to relax expands.
• The mind effortlessly begins to calm, clarity increases, focus sharpens
• Emotions balanced, Contentment increases
• Leadership and productivity increases, enjoyment of life return, deepens
• Immune system strengthens, overall satisfaction in life heightens.

Results are incremental over time. This Journey never has to end.

SAMS Follow up Program

Your relationship with the Academy start from the day you attend the SAMS workshop and SAMS follow up program ensure that we build this relationship and create a bonding with you and SMA.

The stress managing techniques which you learn in the workshop needs daily practice to help you feel better and better. So to reap the benefit of the workshop, we suggest a daily practice of 20 minutes.

SMA touch base with participants or institution authority every quarter to understand how successful they had been in managing stress in their daily life, whether they are applying the methods and techniques briefed in SAMS workshop. Also, we look forward to address if they have any concern or need for a follow up program of SAMS.

This very concept of follow up program of SAMS to create a bonding and addressing the participants need in future is what distinguish SAMS from others. 

Disclaimer: The SAMS information provided is intended to complement, not replace, the advice of your own physician or other healthcare professional, whom you should always consult about your individual needs and any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention and before starting or stopping any medication or starting any course of treatment, exercise regimen, or diet.