Newsletter August 2023
In this issue:
Reaction vs. response
Reaction vs. response
If we look at their dictionary meanings, the words “reaction" and "response" have a similar meaning. In many situations, they can even be used interchangeably. However, when we want to understand human psychology and how it impacts our patterns of behavior, we need to start distinguishing between these two words.
In many situations in life, we tend to react blindly to a stimulus that we are confronted with without any consideration of the possible outcome of our actions. A reaction is often done as a defense mechanism and is usually emotionally charged. In most cases, a reaction results in negative consequences and we may end up regretting it.
A response, on the other hand, is an act which is a result of careful evaluation of the stimulus that triggered the response and the possible consequences of the act. When we respond with clarity of thought, it can result in a healthy and beneficial outcome for us.
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Weekly ongoing classes
As many of you are aware, I teach weekly ongoing yoga classes as per the schedule given below. These classes are offered both online via Zoom as well as in-person at my home studio.
Please note: in-person participation for the Wednesday class is at the Hindu Temple (HSNC) cultural hall.
Schedule:
- Monday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Tuesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Wednesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)(in-person at HSNC)
- Saturday; 10:15 AM - 12:00 noon (level 1/2)
Instructor: Subhash Mittal
Registration: Fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online.
Access: In-person at my home studio, or online via zoom. Zoom access will be provided upon receipt of registration.
Schedule and Fee: Please visit my website here for the current schedule and available payment plans. If you are a new student, the fee for the first month is $40.
How to pay: check, Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com), Venmo (use 9199269717) or paypal (go to bottom of page)
Upcoming Programs
Yoga for kids/teens, 8-week session
Please note: this program is now being offered in a hybrid mode. You can join the class online via zoom or in-person.
- What: Yoga for Kids and Teens (age 7+ years), 8-week Session
- When: Every Sunday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM (US East coast time, EST)
- Starting: Sunday, August 20, 2023 (note: no class on Sept 3)
- In-person participation address: 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Zoom Access: login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
- Instructor: Disha Gala (dishagada2010@gmail.com; (408) 685-5154
- Fee:
- $80 - Zelle (4086855153)
- $85 - paypal (dishagada2010@gmail.com)
- Drop-in fee: $12;
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
This program also includes weekly yoga and meditation challenge, which helps kids to keep up with their routine yoga practice.
Samkhya Karika study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
youtube channel
As you would have noticed from many of the recent posts on my blog, I have been adding short videos of many of the commonly practiced asana and pranayama sequences. I strongly urge you to subscribe to my youtube channel and visit the channel frequently to get instructions for your own asana and pranayama practices. Please share the link to the channel with your friends who might benefit from these detailed video instructions.
I would love to hear your feedback and, of course, would welcome suggestions for future videos that you would like to see on the channel.
Yoga in the News
A Simple 14-Minute Workout That Could Lower Your Blood Pressure
The British researchers looked at three kinds of isometric workouts in particular: squeezing a handgrip, holding a leg extension machine in place and squatting with your back against a wall. The wall squat (sometimes called a wall sit) is probably the easiest option for people to try, as it doesn’t require any equipment, said Jamie J. Edwards, a researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University and the lead author on the study.
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Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
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Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major study finds
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable. But exactly how much impact does the food we eat have on environmental outcomes and what difference would following a vegan diet make compared to consuming a high meat, or even low meat diet?
We studied 55,000 people’s dietary data and linked what they ate or drank to five key measures: greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, water pollution and biodiversity loss. Our results are now published in Nature Food. We found that vegans have just 30% of the dietary environmental impact of high-meat eaters.
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Older women at risk for Alzheimer's disease may benefit from yoga
Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and concerns about episodes of memory decline, according to a UCLA Health study.
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How yoga benefits dementia patients: new study uncovers brain-health boosts, supporting earlier research
It’s well known that yoga keeps people lithe and flexible. What I didn’t know, however, is that yoga is just as good for the brain as it is for the body.
So says Dr Diana Karamacoska, a research support programme fellow in healthy ageing and dementia at the NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University. She recently published the findings of a study on the health effects of yoga for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Have a question/suggestion?
If you have a yoga-related question, please write to me and I would do my best to provide an answer in a timely manner. I would love to hear your suggestions for future newsletter articles.
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