TAO of Breath --

Studies have shown that altering our method and patterns of breathing has significant effects on our bodies. Through breath, we can lower heart rates, increase oxygen intake to our lungs' full capacity, redirect oxygen to specific parts of the body, decrease stress and its symptoms, and raise energy levels of individuals. The Tao of Breath is the foundation of The Tao of Stress Management. It includes:

•  Importance of proper breathing
•  Easy breathing techniques for the workplace to lower blood pressure and heart rate.
•  Facts and figures on air quality management and its effect on the overall productivity of individuals

TAO of Mind & Body --

This module builds on one simple statement: When the mind is stressed, the body will react . Eastern philosophy and the emerging mind-body principles in the West have long considered the body as a reflection of a person's mental and emotional states. The Tao of Mind and Body includes the following:

•  A review of Mind-body principles
•  Body scan and self-assessment of stressed body parts
•  Simple techniques to de-stress the body in the workplace

TAO of Qi --

Qi or “Chi” is the Chinese word for energy or life force. When the body is stressed, the chi of a person gets congested. Eastern philosophy and Oriental Medicine attributes illnesses to congested chi. Qi Gong is a series of body movements meant to help influence the natural flow of chi in the body. The Tao of Qi includes:

•  Chi Gong for relaxation, energizing and good healt
•  Standing and sitting chi gong
•  5-minute office Qi Gong

TAO of Movement --

A body that moves effortlessly is a sign of well-managed stress. Moving the body through exercise is a proven means of reducing stress and managing its long-term effects on the body. The Tao of Movement features the following:

•  Tips on designing an exercise program for our individual lifestyles
•  Keeping our bodies active in the workplace
•  Proper posture for reducing stress

TAO of Meditation –

By definition, m editation refers to a family of practices that train attention in order to bring mental processes under greater voluntary control, and cultivate specific mental qualities such as awareness, insight, and concentration. It aims for development of optimal states of consciousness and psychological well-being. Meditation promotes relaxation and calm, which consequently raises creativity, efficiency, and productivity. The Tao of Meditation includes:

•  Simple meditation techniques
•  Meditation in the Workplace for focus and stress relief.
•  5-minute Meditation

TAO of Vision --

Good eyesight is one of our best assets in the workplace. Whether in the factory or in front of our computers, our eyes have to battle with different causes of strain. The Tao of Vision is based on the principle that stress – physical and mental– is one of the main causes of poor eyesight. Based on the Bates Method of normalizing eyesight without glasses, The Tao of Vision introduces the following:

•  Holistic principles about eyesight.
•  Techniques to relax the eyes and keep them healthy for continued productivity.
•  Exercises to energize the eyes

TAO of Stress Free Eating -

Stress affects our eating habits and our eating habits affects our resiliency to stress. The Tao of Stress Free Eating features:

•  Emerging Principles in Nutrition
•  Stress-reducing Diet
•  New Techniques in Eating

TAO of Space -

The physical work environment can promote either a relaxed or stressful atmosphere in the work place. The Tao of Space includes:

•  Beyond “5S”— Clutter Clearing for the workspace.
•  Freestyle Feng Shui - Using intuition and personal taste for good vibes.
•  Basic ergonomics

TAO of Touch –

Massage is one of the simplest and most effective ways of immediately reducing physical stress. The TAO of Touch teaches the following self- massage techniques that can be done in the workplace:

•  Basic Acupressure
•  Points for health and stress relief on the body
•  Basic Hand and body Reflexology