Yoga Therapy

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ADDRESS by Dr. Pranav Pandya. MD

Chancellor : Dev Sanskriti University, Himalayas

Head: ALL WORLD GAYATRI PARIVAR,HARDWAR

YogaYoga

is a way of life is a way of life

It is predominantly concerned with It is predominantly concerned with

maintaining a maintaining a state of equilibrium / state of equilibrium / maintaining a maintaining a state of equilibrium / state of equilibrium /

equipoise equipoise at all costs at all costs

Samatvam Yog Ucchyate(GITA)Samatvam Yog Ucchyate(GITA)

FoundationFoundation

PhysiologyPhysiology

the result of Sagacious wisdom and the result of Sagacious wisdom and insight of insight of Ancient Rishis of HimalayasAncient Rishis of Himalayas in :in :

PhysiologyPhysiology

Psychology, Psychology,

Ethics and Ethics and

SpiritualitySpirituality


Lord Krishna in Bhagwat GitaBhagwat Gita has given the path to all human beings so as to harmonize the body, mind and

Lord Krishna in Bhagwat GitaBhagwat Gita has given the path to all human beings so as to harmonize the body, mind and

Maharshi PatanjaliMaharshi Patanjali systematized the varioussystematized the variousyogic practices and traditions of his times in yogic practices and traditions of his times in his Treatise his Treatise Yoga SutraYoga Sutra“ Yogah Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”“ Yogah Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”

as to harmonize the body, mind and spirit as to harmonize the body, mind and spirit


Later on HathayogicHathayogic text also gave the techniques to make the body supple, Later on HathayogicHathayogic text also gave the techniques to make the body supple, techniques to make the body supple, light weighted and free from anxiety and all possible ailments

techniques to make the body supple, light weighted and free from anxiety and all possible ailments

Health Health

WHO defined (1948) health as state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of diseasenot merely absence of disease

Spiritual dimension was added much later. Role of spirituality in Modern conventional system of medicine has been neglected since its inception

YogaYoga

is a total science of strengthening and improving the is a total science of strengthening and improving the

Physical,

Mental and

Spiritual state of being

YogaYoga

The word "yoga" originates from the sanskrit root yujyuj which means UnionThe word "yoga" originates from the sanskrit root yujyuj which means Union

Union of the Individual Self with the

Universal Self

Union of the body, mind, emotions and

intellect

Union of the Individual Self with the

Universal Self

Union of the body, mind, emotions and

intellect

Yoga is the exchange of an

egoistic for a universal or cosmic

consciousness lifted towards or

WHAT IS YOGA

consciousness lifted towards or

informed by supra-cosmic,

transcendent, unnamable who is

the source and and support of all

things.

Yoga is the passage of human

IN REAL SENSE

thinking; animal towards the

God-consciousness from which

he has descended (bhatka hua

devta)

SRIRAM SHARMA ACHARYAJI.

Ashtanga YogaAshtanga YogaYoga Sutras of Patanjali describe Yoga as a

practice of :

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describe Yoga as a

practice of :

Yama – Eternal vows

Niyama – Observances

Asanas – Adjusting the body in various postures Asanas – Adjusting the body in various postures

Pranayama – Regulated breathing in dimension of

Cosmic Prana

Pratyahara – Internalization of the senses of perception

Dharana – Concentration of S/conscious mind

Dhyana – Meditation: a bath to personality of noble

and Ideal thoughts

Samadhi – State of self realization

YOGA:MAIN ELEMENTSYOGA:MAIN ELEMENTS

� Aspiration: Deepest Devotion, Perfect

objectivity ,Yoga Approach

� Consecration: Complete Surrender and

Communion with God.

� Self Introspection: Search Thyself first.

Golden Attitude - Other are right , I may be

wrong.

� Meditative Silence: In absolute silence

sleeps an absolute power

Yam Yam Patanjali's Yoga Sutra describes five of them. They are the guidelines for how we interact with the outer world, the social disciplines to guide us in our relationships with others. These five are:

Patanjali's Yoga Sutra describes five of them. They are the guidelines for how we interact with the outer world, the social disciplines to guide us in our relationships with others. These five are:with others. These five are:

• Ahimsa (non-violence),• Satya (truthfulness),• Asteya (non-stealing),• Brahmacharya (celibacy) and• Aparigraha (non-covetousness)

with others. These five are:

• Ahimsa (non-violence),• Satya (truthfulness),• Asteya (non-stealing),• Brahmacharya (celibacy) and• Aparigraha (non-covetousness)

Niyam Niyam The niyamas are the second constituents of Ashtanga Yoga. How we interact with ourselves, our internal world. The niyamasare about self-regulation—helping us maintain a positive environment in which to

The niyamas are the second constituents of Ashtanga Yoga. How we interact with ourselves, our internal world. The niyamasare about self-regulation—helping us maintain a positive environment in which to maintain a positive environment in which to grow. • Shaucha or purity,• Santosha or contentment,• Tapa or austerity,• Swadhyaya or self-Training thru reading • Ishwar-Pranidhan or meditation on the Divine

maintain a positive environment in which to grow. • Shaucha or purity,• Santosha or contentment,• Tapa or austerity,• Swadhyaya or self-Training thru reading • Ishwar-Pranidhan or meditation on the Divine

Yogasanas Yogasanas

A posture in harmony with one's inner consciousness

Asanas help in balancing and harmonizing the basic structure of the human body, which is why they have a range of therapeutic uses too

Functions Functions

Yogasanas basically perform five functions:

Conative (Voluntary exercise of the organs of action)

Cognitive (Purposeful channelization of positive energy)Cognitive (Purposeful channelization of positive energy)

Mental

Intellectual and

Spiritual

Functions Functions

The postures are designed to release tension,

improve flexibility and maximize the flow of

vital energyvital energy

Thereby affecting the various interrelated

channels (nadis) of the mind-body complex

Benefits of Benefits of YogasanasYogasanas

The regular practice of yogasanas has an immense

amount of therapeutic value

Regular practice helps to keep our body fit, controls Regular practice helps to keep our body fit, controls

metabolism, thereby cholesterol and sugar level,

reduces weight, normalizes blood pressure and

improves heart performance

Physical fitness thus achieved leads to reduction of

physical stress and greater vitality

Categories of Categories of YogasanasYogasanas

Standing Standing AsanasAsanas

Forward Bending Forward Bending AsanasAsanas

Supine Supine AsanasAsanas

Inverted Inverted AsanasAsanasInverted Inverted AsanasAsanas

Abdominal and Lumbar Abdominal and Lumbar AsanasAsanas

Twisting Twisting AsanasAsanas

Back Bending Back Bending AsanasAsanas andand

Balancing Balancing AsanasAsanas

Standing Standing AsanasAsanas

They bring elasticity in joints and muscles

Build up stamina and physical stability

Forward Bending Forward Bending AsanasAsanasForward Bending Forward Bending AsanasAsanas

In these postures the posterior half of the body

is stretched. These prepare you to proceed

further in yoga and bring consistency in the

development of physical and mental pliability

Sitting and Supine Sitting and Supine AsanasAsanas

Sitting upright and supine extending

positions help a sadhaka prepare

physically and mentally for pranayama

Inverted Inverted AsanasAsanas

These help recover from everyday stress.

They give vitality, mental balance and

emotional stability

Abdominal and Lumbar Abdominal and Lumbar AsanasAsanas

These tone and massage the abdominal

organs and strengthen the pelvic and

lumbar areas

Twisting Twisting AsanasAsanas

They consists of lateral stretching and twisting

of the spine, toning the internal organs and

reaching new horizons while tranquilizing the

mind

Back Bending Back Bending AsanasAsanas

These bring physical and mental sharpness and

alertness. The postures are the opposite of forward bends

as are the effects. In forward bends the posterior spine is

extended, bringing consistency and mental peace,

whereas in back bends the anterior spine is extended and

stretched. The effect is invigorating and enlivening.

Balancing Balancing AsanasAsanas

These strengthen the arms and wrists and

exercise the abdominal organs. They also

make the body feel light and help attain a good

bearing

stretched. The effect is invigorating and enlivening.

PranayamPranayam

‘Prana’ is the Vital Cosmic Energy

‘Aayam’ implies dimension

Pranayam thus means go into dimension of Prana and try to exercise in it. It is much more than mere deep breathing

Basic Rules for PranayamBasic Rules for Pranayam

Environment should be clean fresh and peaceful

The posture should be erect sitting on vajra or sukh asana

Appropriate time is the early morning (one hour Appropriate time is the early morning (one hour before and one hour after sunrise)

Stomach should be kept empty

Keep your mind busy in creative works & be regular

Restrict negative thoughts

Perform meditationmeditation with pranayam

MeditationMeditation

A cleanser of our mental garbage

Our day to day necessecity

It gives relief from mental constipation

MeditationMeditation

Implies concentration of conscious Implies concentration of conscious mind. Focus it on unconscious mind. Focus it on unconscious ––integrate both integrate both –– go towards super go towards super integrate both integrate both –– go towards super go towards super conscious and establish on it. This is conscious and establish on it. This is whole of whole of meditation.meditation.

Benefits of MeditationBenefits of Meditation

Enhanced memory, Enhanced memory,

Muscular relaxation,Muscular relaxation,

Mental equipoise,Mental equipoise,

Inner calmness,Inner calmness,Inner calmness,Inner calmness,

Increased awareness,Increased awareness,

Cheerfulness all the time, Cheerfulness all the time,

Disappearance of jealousy Disappearance of jealousy –– lust and other lust and other vices,vices,

Behavioural modification andBehavioural modification and

Psi qualities Psi qualities

Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy

The aging process, which is largely an artificial

condition, caused mainly by autointoxication or

self-poisoning, can be slowed down by practicing

yoga. yoga.

By keeping the body clean, flexible and well

lubricated, we can significantly reduce the

catabolic process of cell deterioration.

Yoga Therapy also InvolvesYoga Therapy also Involves

Dietary Recommendation

Regularization of Routine

Proper EnvironmentProper Environment

Guidance

Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy -- BasisBasis

Five Sheaths of BodyFive Sheaths of Body (Annamaya Kosha,

Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha, Vigyanmaya Kosha, Anandmaya Kosha)

Six ChakrasSix Chakras (Mooladhar, Swadhisthan, Manipura, Anahat, Six ChakrasSix Chakras (Mooladhar, Swadhisthan, Manipura, Anahat,

Vishuddhi, Agya)

NadisNadis (Mainly Ida and Pingla)

Pancha PranasPancha Pranas (Vyaana, Udaana, Paana, Samana,

Apaana)


Regular practice of asanas, pranayama and

meditation can help ailments such as :

Diabetes,

Blood pressure,

Digestive disorders, Digestive disorders,

Arthritis,

Arteriosclerosis and Degenerative Disorders

Chronic fatigue Syndrome

Asthma, varicose veins and ALL Heart conditions

Psychosomatic and somatoPsychic Disorders


According to medical scientists:

Yoga therapy is successful because of the balance created in the nervous and endocrine systems. It works on network pathology

Yoga acts both as a curative and preventive therapy

Yoga for Stress and insomniaYoga for Stress and insomnia

Asanas : Sandhi Sanchalan, Tadasana,

Katichakrasana, Shavasana, Siddhasana,

Padmasana, Gomukhasana, Vajrasana,

Sarvanagasana, Matsyasana and ShavasanaSarvanagasana, Matsyasana and Shavasana

Pranayam : Nadi Shodhan, Bhramari, Ujjai

Kriyas : Jal Neti, Vaman, Kapalbhati

Special Practices : Yog Nidra, Gayatri Mantra Jap

Yoga for DepressionYoga for Depression

Asanas : Tadasana, Tiryatadasana, Pragya Yog,

Shavasana, Marjariasana, Gomukhasana,

Simhasana, Siddhasana

Pranayam : Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhan

Kriyas : Kapalbhati, Jal Neti and Vaman

Special Practices : Mahamrityunjaya Jap and

Chanting of OM

Yoga for HypertensionYoga for Hypertension

Asanas : Sandhi Sanchalana, Tadasana,

Tiryatadasana, Katichakrasana, Shavasana,

Sarpasana, Makarasana

Pranayam : Nadi Shodhan, Ujjai, Sheetali and

Bhramari

Kriyas : Kapalbhati and Jal Neti

Special Practices : Walk slowly for few minutes and

meditate regularly

Yoga for DiabetesYoga for Diabetes

Asanas : Tadasana, Tiryatadasana, Katichakrasana,

Surya Namaskar, Shavasana, Sarpasana, Udar

Sanchalan practice, Shaktibandha, Halasana,

Vakrasana and Bhunjangasana

Pranayam : Bhastrika, Nadi Shodhan, Sheetali and

Bhramari

Kriyas : Kapalbhati, Jal Neti, Vaman and Laghu

Shankha Prakshalana

Special Practices : Yog Nidra and So-Ham Sadhana

Yoga for AsthmaYoga for Asthma


Marjariasana, Bhunjangasana,

Shavasana, Surya Namaskar, Makarasana,

Gomukhasana, Dhanurasana

Pranayam : Nadi Shodhan, Bhastrika, Suryabhedan i

Kriyas : Kapalbhati, Jal Neti, Kunjal

Special Practices : Yog Nidra and So-Ham Sadhana

Yoga for ObesityYoga for Obesity


Marjariasana, Bhunjangasana,

Shavasana, Surya Namaskar, Makarasana,

Gomukhasana, Dhanurasana

Pranayam : Nadi Shodhan, Bhastrika, Suryabhedan,

Bhramari

Kriyas : Kapalbhati, Kunjal Laghu

Shankhaprakshalan

Special Practices : Yog Nidra

Yoga for Spondilitis and BackacheYoga for Spondilitis and Backache

Asanas : Sandhi Sanchalana, Marjariasana,

Makarasana, Bhunjangasana, Ardha Shalabhasana,

Vajrasana, Sarpasana, Pragya Yoga,

Shavasana,

Pranayam : Nadi Shodhan, Ujjai, Bhramari

Kriyas : Kapalbhati,Jal Neti, Vaman, Laghu

Shankhaprakshalan

SPECIAL MENTIONSPECIAL MENTIONSurya Namaskar

Pragya yog

ShavasanShavasan

Gatiyog(Dynamic Yoga)

Psychological BenefitsPsychological Benefits

Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness, increases body awareness, relieves chronic stresses, relaxes the mind,

centers attention and sharpens concentration ,brings total equipoise

Complementary and Integrative Complementary and Integrative

TherapyTherapy

Yog TherapyYog Therapy along with

Naturopathy Naturopathy Pranic HealingAccupressure & Herbal Healing(Ayurveda)

Has emerged as New Era Therapy MIND BODY SPIRIT MEDICINEMIND BODY SPIRIT MEDICINE

Steady Practice of Nishkam- Karma leads to :

A stress-free mind at work,

Nishkam- Karma

A spiritual Therapy

A stress-free mind at work,

•••• A feeling for works as act of consecration,

•••• A pure, transparent mind,

•••• An abiding instinct for ethical rectitude,

•••• An inner sanctuary of fullness,

•••• An all-embracing , other-related mind.

Contd …

All of them, in turn, should catalyze, in

the course of time, a humble yearning for

the Cosmic Will, the infallible Supreme

Intelligence, the Secret Intent. This Intelligence, the Secret Intent. This

feeling will energize, empower and align

the sadhak with the most divine and

holistic forces.

Modern Medicine : Three ErasModern Medicine : Three Eras

Era 1 : Dates to Mid 1800Era 1 : Dates to Mid 1800

Scientists regarded that time the entire world including human bodies, as mindless machine


Era 2 : Dates to Mid 1900

* Emerged mind body medicine

* Mind Could affect one’s body, placebo

response

* Research on PUS and hypertension


Era 3 : By New Millennium

* Development of non local mind

* Effect of consciousness to act * Effect of consciousness to act

locally as well as non locally

* Development of Integrative and

Complementary Medicine like Prayer

therapy, Music (raga) therapy and

Yog therapy : can cure any disease

Early Morning Sun rise near Shantikunj

HIMALAYAS

The World is Getting ready

for a big Change. Will You

participate?participate?

Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

Founder patron:

Gayatri Parivar

Shantikunj, a centre where people are trained in ways of leading enlightened life.

This new centre will be developed as Shantikunj Extension – on the

lines of ancient Nalanda – Taxila.

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