YOGA THERAPY
Yoga is an ancient Indian wisdom designed to bring a balanced health at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of an individual as envisioned by WHO definition of health.
Yoga therapy is a systematic and scientific therapy that uses
- Yoga postures
- Breathing techniques
- Kriyas
- Meditation
- Guided imagery
- Yogic diet
- Yogic counselling
to improve physical and mental health. The holistic focus of this therapy encourages the integration of body, mind and spirit.
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In yoga therapy, healing involves the movement of vital forces in the system. Every illness involves a certain level of energy blockage. By promoting the flow of prana or vital force, yoga combats those blockages, restoring the basic condition of health.
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A growing body of research evidence supports the belief that certain yoga techniques may improve physical and mental health through down-regulation of the hypothalamo pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system.
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Yoga practice reduces the inflammation and oxidative stress.
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It has been hypothesized that some yoga breathing exercises cause a shift towards parasympathetic nervous system dominance, possibly via direct vagal stimulation.
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Bronchial asthma
- Sinusitis
- Arthritis
- Cervical and lumbar spondylosis
- Cardio vascular disorders
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Menstrual disorders
- Migraine
- Chronic fatigue
- Multiple sclerosis
- Side effects of chemotherapy
