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

SBV AIM HIGH’sCentre for Yoga Therapy, Education

and Research (CYTER)

Salutogenesis, our focus!

SBV AIM HIGH’sCentre for Yoga Therapy, Education

and Research (CYTER)

Salutogenesis, our focus!

Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016

From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/

* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA

Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016

From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/

* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Uninostril / alternate nostril pranayamas

Suryanadi asana Chandranadi asana

Whooshing tensions away-nasarga mukha bhastrika

Healing the neck-Brahma Mudra

Balancing energy centers (chakras) with gestured mindfulness

Twisting the arms-Garuda

Opening the shoulders-Gomukha

Stretching the spine-Tala Asana

Twisting the spine - Bharadwaja

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

Pranava Pranayama• Using foundation of Vibhaga • Chanting Akara, Ukara, Makara and

Omkara Nada• 2 to 3 times longer exhalations• Appropriate hand gestures (Mudras)

Tension relaxation coupling: Spanda nishpanda

Yoga nidra

Chakra MeditationChakra dhyana

Inha

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