yoga therapy
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Ancient science Ancient science
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Yoga in daily lifeYoga in daily life
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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
FoundationFoundation
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
FoundationFoundation
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)
Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy
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
Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy
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
Asanas : Tadasana, Tiryatadasana, Katichakrasana,
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
Asanas : Tadasana, Tiryatadasana, Katichakrasana,
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
Modern Medicine : Three ErasModern Medicine : Three Eras
Era 2 : Dates to Mid 1900
* Emerged mind body medicine
* Mind Could affect one’s body, placebo
response
* Research on PUS and hypertension
Modern Medicine : Three ErasModern Medicine : Three Eras
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.