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Line 86: − − Hypothesis − − So far no systematic attempt has been made to conduct a controlled study to identify the impact of adopting the yoga way of life on the emotional intelligence (EI) of managers. We would therefore like to study the relation- ship between them by hypothesising the relationship between the yoga way of life and its impact on the EI of managers in a business organisation. − − Goleman (2000) opines that far too many training pro- grammes intended to build leadership skills, including EI, are ineffective because they focus on the wrong part of the brain. − − Emotional intelligence is born largely in the neuro- transmitters of the brain’s limbic system, which governs feelings, impulses, and drives. Research indicates that the limbic system learns best through motivation, extended practice, and feedback. On the other hand, the neocortex, which governs analytical and technical ability, grasps concepts and logic. It is the part of the brain that figures − − 36 H. Adhia et al. − − out how to use a computer or make a sales call by reading a book. Not surprisingly it is also the part of the brain mistakenly targeted by most training programmes
Yoga and Its Impact on Emotional Intelligence (view source)
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According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1976), asana and pranayama practices are supposed to make our body flexible and purify the subtle energy channels of our body. This paves the way for control of one’s mind, which consists of four aspects: random mind, intellect, subconscious mind and ego. Yoga works on all these four subtle aspects of our mind, and thereby makes one more self-aware, empathetic, motivated and self- regulated. These are the very qualities known as emotional intelligence.
According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 1976), asana and pranayama practices are supposed to make our body flexible and purify the subtle energy channels of our body. This paves the way for control of one’s mind, which consists of four aspects: random mind, intellect, subconscious mind and ego. Yoga works on all these four subtle aspects of our mind, and thereby makes one more self-aware, empathetic, motivated and self- regulated. These are the very qualities known as emotional intelligence.
Yoga and the work life
=== Yoga and the work life ===
A series of techniques collectively known as ‘yoga’ present a rich source for generating indigenous organisational development techniques that may perhaps find better acceptance than imported intervention designs from the West (Srinivas, 1994). ‘Originally developed for personal spiritual growth, yoga offers a well formulated approach to planned change’ (Srinivas, 1994, p 271).
A series of techniques collectively known as ‘yoga’ present a rich source for generating indigenous organisational development techniques that may perhaps find better acceptance than imported intervention designs from the West (Srinivas, 1994). ‘Originally developed for personal spiritual growth, yoga offers a well formulated approach to planned change’ (Srinivas, 1994, p 271).
In the light of the many definitions and descriptions of yoga, referring to the spiritual and the secular quest, we submit that the realisational vs utilitarian divide is artifi- cial. A truly realisational objective has to be all- comprehensive. It is in this context that we have chosen to do empirical research on this subject.
In the light of the many definitions and descriptions of yoga, referring to the spiritual and the secular quest, we submit that the realisational vs utilitarian divide is artifi- cial. A truly realisational objective has to be all- comprehensive. It is in this context that we have chosen to do empirical research on this subject.
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