HOLISTIC CREATIVITY

Prepared by

D.V.MOHANRAJA MBA(2012-2014) Department of Business Administration

Annamalai university

WHAT IS MEAN BY HOLISTIC CREATIVITY ?

Holistic- All encompassing view

based on the knowledge of the

nature, functions, and properties of

the components, their interactions,

and their relationship to the whole.

TAMIL-ஒருமுகப்படுத்தப்பட்ட

CREATIVITY-

Mental characteristic that allows

a person to think outside of the box,

which results in innovative or different

approaches to a particular task. "Amy's

creativity is the main factor that landed

her the job at the design firm."

TAMIL-

படைப்பாற்றல், புத்தாக்கம்,

MEANING OF HOLISTIC CREATIVITY?

Holistic creativity means value added creativity

When we approach any creative task of whatever size, then realize that we are the Universe in the process of making temporary legends that might influence others and society.

Consider the type and quality of your creative output.

set goal.

organize/prepare.

start session.

Time/energy/activity.

Achieve goal.

End session.

HOW TO DEVELOP THE HOLISTIC

CREATIVITY?

JUST SIMPLE

PRACTICE YOGA AND MEDITATION

“The regular deliberate

and determined practice

of meditation and yoga

makes the catalysis for

Holistic creativity”.

Creativity is like the breaking waves at the

ocean’s surf. The surfer waits for the right wave

and when it materializes, the surfer latches on,

riding its crest until the destination. When the

big wave of creativity comes in with a rush of

ideas, yoga can give you the skill to surf. Grab

these yoga-inspired ideas like a surfer’s gear and

get ready for your next big creative wave.

Start the day with yoga

Dawn marks a new day’s creation.

Morning is a great time to start the day with a

quiet hour of yoga and meditation has shown to

reduce stress and calm anxiety over time, helping

the mind relax naturally into creativity. After

morning yoga practice, the day ahead is like a

fresh canvas to paint on. At the end of your yoga

session, take a journal with you and write down

any creative ideas that come up.

Make your own creative yoga space

Yoga and creativity can meld together for

an inspiring environment at work and home. To

make your space for yoga ready, gather some

recorded guided meditations, a favorite chair to

sit on, a yoga mat, and some pillows. Now, to add

creativity, place some art supplies or musical

instruments near your yoga space. Allow yourself

at least 15 minutes a day to write, draw or play

music in your own “creative yoga corner”.

Forming friendships with creativity and meditation

To catch the biggest waves, a surferhas to learn how to dive into deep waters. Whenyou are ready for more than surfing on thewaves, dive into your creativity. Take thechallenge to learn more about an interestingsport, or an old love of art. Join a workshop.Couple this with a meditation practice, and youcan find yourself picking up new skills andpossibly uncovering hidden talents you didn’tknow you had. Here’s a tip: Sit for meditationjust before your creative class, then start yourcreative work for best results.

Be inspired by nature

Sometimes in the afternoon, I find my

creative well starts running dry. That means it’s

time for a nature walk. There’s a walking path

nearby that meanders into fields of dense brush –

great for taking in deep breaths of air and

creative ideas. When I get there, I find a favorite

place to sit and watch nature. What flowers are

growing there? What birds’ songs do I hear? At

least ten to 15 minutes of observing nature

revives up my mind with a fresh new creative

start.

Meditate through the day

A surf rider’s day isn’t complete

without a few memorable moments on the waves.

In between each new wave is the silent, quiet

wait. The surfer has a chance to gather energy

and notice the surrounding scenery. In the

middle of the day, a meditation works like the

ebbing ocean wave.

Your chattering mind gently drops

back into its quiet source. When your mind feels

overwhelmed and no creative thoughts are

materializing, a 10-20 minute meditation can

calm the mind so new ideas can naturally

surface. Before lunch, or at the end of the day,

meditation can help you feel rejuvenated and

ready for your next creative task.

Finding your flow with yoga

The surfer grabs the ultimate wave. A

tunnel of water spirals forward, almost threatening to

circle around him. No problem - the surfer has found

the flow and sails right through to the other side. A

good flow of ideas is effortless like breathing. Here is

one yoga breath exercise to help you find your flow.

Sit quietly with eyes closed. Slowly, take a deep

breath in. Breathe out slowly. As you breathe, notice

the flow of your breath. Does it seem to shake, or is it

slow and steady? Do you find that you stop in between

to take a bigger gulp of air to complete the breath?

Continue breathing slowly and deeply for ten breaths.

Now, take out your journal. On the

page, write down a central theme and circle it.

For the next few minutes, keep writing down any

thoughts that come to you relating to your

central theme. Circle each new word and draw a

connecting line to the main word. When your

mind comes to a natural stop, you have

completed the exercise

Yoga helps you do what you love

Practicing yoga, we gradually build

more awareness about our own creativity. We can

move toward doing more of what we love. Yoga

and meditation help focus the mind. With a more

focused, calm mind, we can move more directly

toward what we really want, toward the deep

yearning of the soul, kind of like the tunnel

opening at the end of the ultimate wave.

By Marilyn Galan

PRESENTATION BY

D.V.MOHANRAJA