Yogic Therapy

Hello Everyone,
Here, I am going to introduce all of you to Yogic therapy. Yogic therapy consists of Asanas (postures), Pranayam (breathing techniques), Meditation, Yogic diet, and Counselling based on Yogic principles.

Asanas make the joints and muscles flexible. It helps in unblocking the energy channels in the body and thus allowing the life force energy to flow freely in the body. It is the lack or obstructed flow of the life force energy that causes any pain or illness. 

Blockage or obstruction of life force energy may be caused by injury to any part of the body or due to infection caused by weak immunity, which causes pain or improper functioning of the organs.

Apart from physical injury, another important factor for blockage or obstruction of the life force energy is Mental issues like stress, depression, anxiety, anger, ego........etc......... These mental illnesses hamper the functionality of the Chakras. 

The chakras are energy centers for different functions of the body and are located along with the spine from the bottom of it to the uppermost of the head. 

Asanas also help in unblocking the chakras, thus, enabling it to release energy properly for the proper functioning of the body organs and thus saving/recovering us from pains and illnesses.

Stress causes many physical illnesses. It lowers one's capability to perform and concentrate to the optimum level. It affects memory, recalling power, and causes insomnia and fatigue too. Insomnia (sleeping disorder) and fatigue (tiredness) is a big problem for many professionals. It affects their performance despite being competent,  badly.

Asanas, as it opens the energy channels, helps one in relieving stress.

Pranayam (breathing techniques) are done after doing asanas. When energy channels got opened, there needs to be a proper supply of energy to every cell and pranayama provides exactly that. 

Pranayam (prana i.e. life force Energy + Ayam i.e. expansion) means well distribution of prana shakti (life force energy). 

It rejuvenates the whole system of the body. It nourishes the internal organs. There are various types of pranayama, which are meant for the wellness of different mental and physical aspects. 

It is indeed very much important to do the right type of pranayama according to individual needs.

Meditation is an essential part of Yoga. It calms the mind. Mind regulates the body and a healthy mind is an essential thing for having a healthy body. Hypertension (high blood pressure), stress, depression, insomnia, fatigue, psychological disorders such as OCD, bipolar, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, are successfully treated by meditation techniques. 

There are, of course, various types of meditation techniques, which are applied according to individual needs.

Yogic diet 

Yogic diet is same as the Ayurvedic diet, however even more strict than that. 

One should take seasonal vegetables and fruits according to Ayurvedic and yogic diet.

Also, eating in moderation is recommended. Eating too much and too frequently is prohibited. One should not eat the things which are harmful to them as per Ayurveda. Tamsik foods such as onions and garlic are not allowed as per yogic principles.

 

Counselling based on yogic principles is very necessary for some people. It is applied in countering psychological problems and for motivation.

Yogic therapy if applied wisely can help in various mental, physical, and emotional issues. 

It helps professionals in enhancing their competence, memory/recalling power, enthusiasm as it relieves their stress thus save them from its various bad consequences. Besides, it is also applied in preventing / curing/managing various ailments such as hypertension, hypotension, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, constipation, indigestion, insomnia, backache, shoulder ache, eye problems, joint pains, etc.

God blessings!

Shashank Shekhar