Yoga Therapy

The root for the word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means the Union. That means Union of the Mind, Body and Spirit, also the Union of Oneself with the Universal Self. This holistic science highlights that this Union is required for a person seeking good health and well-being. Sage Patanjali is the Father of Yoga. He verbalized the Astanga Yoga – the Yoga with 8 paths which is broadly practiced today. Vaidya Health Care is the best place for Yoga and Meditation in Kerala, India.

Yoga therapy is mainly of importance in today’s life to avoid and cure diseases. In today’s life of Stress, Yoga thus acquires an impending role.
The parts of Yoga that are primarily used are the Pranayamas, Meditation, Relaxation techniques, asanas, and Kriyas.

Advantages of Yoga Therapy 

• Helps preserve the agility and flexibility of the joints and muscles
• Has a deeper effect on the ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics
• Brings about a harmonization of mind and body movements
• Helps produce an gratitude of the greater movements
• Progresses the sharpness of the senses
• Helps us be conscious and improve our breathing
• Helps us have a positive attitude and brighter approach
• Helps control digestion, respiratory rate and heart rate
• Improves concentration, memory, and intelligence through Meditation and Pranayamas
• Cleanses our upper respiratory passages, nostrils, and eyes through Kriyas

SURYANAMASKAR (SUN SALUTE)

This consists of 12 postures set that accomplish the purpose of Yoga. The 12 postures are planned in such a way as to exercise each and every muscle cluster and joints of the body. It toughens and bounces the entire body. Specific breathing is essential while performing the sequence. The design is such that the movements and the breathing are in impeccable rhythm.

BOW-ASANAS

These asanas help us in concentrating on the different muscle groups, tendons ligaments, joints and the soft tissues, apart from the blood vessels and nerves. Asanas also bring about a co-ordination of the mind and body as there is total mindfulness to each and every slight body movement along with emphasis on breathing.

BREATHING EXERCISES

These asanas are for improving the breath. Care is taken to enlarge the lungs and relax the muscles supporting breathing and thereby refining the lung capacity.

KRIYAS

These asanas are for cleansing of the sinuses, nostrils, eyes, excretory system and digestive system by simple means. Kriyas also benefit in strengthening the nerves, to sharpen the memory, and strengthen and purify the glands.
The methods include:

• Vamanadhouthi
• Jalaneti
• Sankhaprakshalana
• Sutraneti

MEDITATION

It is an unceasing mind concentration on any thought or object or sound. This is the state where the person forgets one’s physical body and concentrates one’s entire energy on the object of meditation which helps achieve a delightful state and reach one’s deepest potential.
We have several Meditation techniques like:

• Chakra meditation
• OM meditation
• Breath meditation

RELAXATION

This involves telling the different parts of our body to relax by concentrating fully on that region and sending positive affirmations.
The various methods are:

• Shavasana
• Deep Relaxation techniques
• Instant Relaxation techniques

YOGA NIDRA

This is called Yogic Sleep. By this method, one reaches the benefits of sleep without actually falling asleep. The mind and body is taken to a state as in sleep through constant focus and suggestions.

TAI CHI

This is a mild martial art that includes a grouping of meditation and elegant exercises to help improve the health of the mind and body. With consistent practice, it can release stress and improve metabolism and the immune system.

Authored by Dr. Kiran B