A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON YOGA THERAPY (original) (raw)

Yoga as a therapy: A perspective

The study aims at understanding the traditional view of health and disease with the help of Yoga VasiÀtha, Bhagavadg¢t¡,Paµca Ko¿a theory of Upani¿ad, as well as, of Pataµjali and Ha ¶ha Yoga and also discusses the Scientific basis of using Yoga as Therapy along with its therapeutical modalities. Article also deals with current situation of Yoga Therapy and emphasizes that there is a need to develop a integrated approach towards all forms of therapy wherein Yoga should be a part and parcel.

Yoga Therapy: Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability

Yoga therapy in its present form is a new discipline, created by the marriage of traditional yoga with modern m edicine. It is a specialization of yoga, which tailors yoga practices to the individual needs of people with health problems. It employs simple postural, breathing, relaxation and meditation practices, taking into account medic al diagnoses and holistic factors. It emphasizes mind-body integration, extended awareness and the cultivation of a sense of harmony with the rest of life. It is applicable to many chronic conditions and can be used in conju nction with other complementary therapies. Prior experience of yoga is not required. The objective of this stud y is to assess the findings of selected articles regarding the therapeutic effects of yoga and to provide a comprehe nsive review of the benefits of regular yoga practice. Therapeutic yoga is defined as the application of yoga post ures and practice to the treatment of health conditions and involves instruction in yogic practices and teachings to reduce or prevent alleviate structural, physiological, emotional and spiritual pain, suffering or limitations. R esults from this study show that yogic practices increase muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and i mprove respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduce stre ss, depression, and chronic pain, anxiety, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

To study the efficacy of yoga in maintaining health and its effects on various systems of human body

2020

AIM : To study the effects of yoga on various systems of Human Body. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of benefits of regular Yoga practice on various system of body. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION:It is important for health care professionals to be informed about nature of Yoga and evidence of its many therapeutic effects. Yoga has been practiced in India since time immemorial. In ancient Indian medicinal system, Yoga practice is described as the link between an individual and universe. It is considered to be means for physical, mental and spiritual growth of an entity. With increasing research evidence, OBSERVATION : Yoga has been emerging as a powerful tool to achieve good state of health both at physical and mental levels. Yoga includes physical postures, regulated breathing (Pranayam), Meditation (Dhyan) and relaxation which is helpful in improving lifestyle and also in bringing down prevalence of medical emergencies like psychological, neurological an...

Yoga : An Ancient Indian Science of Exercise and Healing

Modern science authenticates that the practice of yoga has touchable physical health benefits that include impr oved brain function and denser bones, as well as resistant health, better nervous system functioning and strengt h. In whole world, there are a lot of people, practice yoga and enjoy the benefits of a calm mind, stronger body reduced stress and enlarged happiness. Yoga is beneficial for the health in ways that modern science is just begi nning to understand. Although it has been applied with therapeutic intention for thousands of years, Yoga The rapy is only just now emerging as a discipline in itself. More health care practitioners are starting to include yog ic techniques in their approach to healing-and more yoga teachers give a therapeutic intention to their teachi ng. As science begins to document the importance of understanding the interrelation of all existing things, it lo oks to Yoga with an intrigued eye, for Yoga speaks Unity in every word. As yoga techniques are researched and new data is gathered, it becomes easier for science and the medical establishment to understand and accept the benefit of Yoga Therapy.

Yoga: the life changing tool to improve health of human beings

Yoga is a life changing tool for human beings. It is the subject of research from last few decades intended for healing purposes for modern epidemic illnesses i.e. hypertension, mental stress, obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In such cases, specific research studies reported beneficial results of yoga. That means, yoga can be utilized as a nonpharmaceutical measure or counterpart to drug therapy for the treatment of these conditions/cases. In this article, research is reviewed on the effects of yoga as a tool for changing the life of human beings. In addition to this, the limbs, asana and pranayama are discussed in a proper way. Further, how that helps in solving the health problems are also discussed in this article.

HEALTHCARE PRACTICE OF YOGA AND ITS EFFECT UPON SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

isara solutions, 2022

The objective of this study is to assess the findings of selected articles regarding the healthcare practice of yoga and its effect upon social and mental health.. As participation rates in mind-body fitness programs such as yoga continue to increase, it is important for health care professionals to be informed about the nature of yoga and the evidence of its many healthcare effects. Thus, this manuscript provides information regarding the healthcare effects of yoga as it has been studied in various populations concerning a multitude of different ailments and conditions. Healthcare practice of yoga is defined as the application of yoga postures and practice to the treatment of health conditions and involves instruction in yogic practices and teachings to prevent reduce or alleviate structural, physiological, emotional and spiritual pain, suffering or limitations. Results from this study show that yogic practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and treatment of addiction, reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.