Learning about our stress patterns

Effects of stress on the muscles

Stress patterns include tightness in the shoulders and upper back, clenched jaw, shoulders, lower back

Knot in the stomach

Shallow breathing

Breathing in upper chest

Janda patterns - inhibition

Being over-whelmed by our feelings

Victor Frankl

Choose our awareness patterns

Important - so we can concentrate and learn better

problem solve better

aid in sleep

Relaxation is a complementary treatment

Need to ensure medical conditions are addressed appropriately, and also mental health issues.