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Simple Yoga Practices for Health Professionals
Yogacharya
Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANIMBBS, ADY, DSM, DPC, PGDFH, PGDY, MD (Alt Med), FIAY
Deputy DirectorCentre for Yoga Education, Therapy and Research (CYTER),
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. www. sbvu.ac.in
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SBV AIM HIGH’sCentre for Yoga Therapy, Education
and Research (CYTER)
Salutogenesis, our focus!
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SBV AIM HIGH’sCentre for Yoga Therapy, Education
and Research (CYTER)
Salutogenesis, our focus!
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Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016
From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/
* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA
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Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016
From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/
* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA
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Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.…Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day
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Bridging the experiential wisdom of Yoga with empirical modern medical science.
• Yoga is usually found in Physical Education & Sports deptts of universities
• We at the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research, have it in a medical institution since 2010
– educating future Yoga therapists (PGDYT, M.Phil..),
– scientifically researching Yoga, – quality of life enhancing
benefits for ~ 23000 patients – creating awareness amongst
medical professionals– 44 publications & 3 CMEs
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All aspects of human psycho-physiological functioning improved
When the breath is steady, emotions become more balanced
When the body is stilled, the mind starts to calm down
Conscious focus on the present moment-the NOW
Integration breath pattern with coordinated smooth body
movements
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Healthy improvements in physical, mental, emotional & social well-being
Attainment of highest physical, mental, emotional, social &
spiritual potential
Enhanced ability to manage omnipresent stressors and thrive
positively in all aspects of human life.
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Where the mind goes, there the energy flows!
You can use your mind to change your brain to change your mind for the better.
This is self-directed neuroplasticity.
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Yoga PracticesPostures, Breathing, Relaxation, Meditation
Fitness↑Flexibility↑Strength
↑Coordination/Balance ↑Respiratory Function
↑Self-Efficacy
Global Human Functionality↑Physical & Mental Health, ↑Physical, Mental, Emotional Performance,
↑Positive Behavior Change, ↑Social Responsibility, Values, Relationships, ↑Quality of Life, ↑Life Purpose & Meaning, ↑Spirituality
Self-Regulation↑Emotion Regulation ↑Stress Regulation
↑Resilience ↑Equanimity
↑Self-Efficacy
Awareness↑Attention
↑Mindfulness↑Concentration
↑Cognition↑Meta-cognition
Spirituality↑Transcendence↑Unitive State
↑Flow↑Transformation
↑Life Meaning/Purpose
* Concept and image courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA
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Uninostril / alternate nostril pranayamas
Suryanadi asana Chandranadi asana
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Whooshing tensions away-nasarga mukha bhastrika
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Healing the neck-Brahma Mudra
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Balancing energy centers (chakras) with gestured mindfulness
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Twisting the arms-Garuda
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Opening the shoulders-Gomukha
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Stretching the spine-Tala Asana
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Twisting the spine - Bharadwaja
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Vibhaga Pranayama
• Adham Pranayama– abdominal and lower limb disorders
• Madhyam Pranayama– chest and upper limb disorders
• Adhyam Pranayama– head and neck disorders
• Mahat Yoga Pranayama– affects the whole body
Focusing consciousness into broncho-pulmonary segments
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Pranava Pranayama• Using foundation of Vibhaga • Chanting Akara, Ukara, Makara and
Omkara Nada• 2 to 3 times longer exhalations• Appropriate hand gestures (Mudras)
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Tension relaxation coupling: Spanda nishpanda
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Yoga nidra
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Chakra MeditationChakra dhyana
Inha
leExhale
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