4. Kumar S, Nagendra HR, Manjunath NK, Naveen KV, Telles S. Meditation on OM: Relevance
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Jan 1
mentalalertnesswithphysiologicalrestduringthepracticeofOmmeditation.Evoked
potentialsstudiessuggestadecreaseinsensorytransmissiontime
Concentration on OM brings peace, clarity, harmony and energy
6. CAPACITIES OF YOGA THERAPY IN
GLOBAL PANDEMIC SITUATION COVID-19
1. STRESS MANAGEMENT
2. LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
3. EFFECT ON IMMUNITY/ VITALITY/ PRANA SHAKTI / VITAL FORCE
4. RELAXATION –
5. calms mind and decrease its activity while promoting stability
6. MODERATION/ HOMEOSTASIS/ BALANCE-
7. Help to overcome Quarantine Syndrome -isolation, fear, uneasiness,
anxiety
7. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
(A way of living)
1. Achar
2. Vichar
3. Ahaar
4. Vihar
(four pillars)
Yoga sutra, Bhagvat Gita, Ayurveda
8.
9. CONCEPT OF HEALTH
According to WHO- Health is a state of physical, mental
and social spiritual well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
W.H.O
11. According to Yoga health is an integrated state of body, mind and spirit.
There is Harmony in all the psycho-physiological
functions. It is well coordinated and balanced
condition of body and mind wherein homeostasis
is adequately maintained. Therefore a feeling of
happiness and contentment are essential factors
of the sound health
CONCEPT OF HEALTH
12. YOGA
युज्यते अिेि इतत योगः- Yoga is that which joins. Panini's Dhatupatha (collection of
roots of Sanskrit words) .
योगः चित्त वृत्तत्त तिरोधः| i.e. to control the ever-changing moods of the mind
13. YOGA
According to Bhagvat Gita (II: 48)
योगस्थ: कु रु क माा णि सङ्गं त्यक्तत्वा ध ि ञ्जय | भस द्ध्य भस द्ध्यो: समो िू
त्वा स मत्वं योग उच्यते ॥48॥
Health as a dynamic state (yoga helps to attain sukh sthanam)
16. MEDICAL YOGA THERAPY
Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices
for the prevention and treatment of medical
conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga,
which are important and effective for strengthening
the body, medical yoga also incorporates appropriate
breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation in
order to achieve the maximum benefits.
Stephens I. Medical Yoga Therapy. Children (Basel) [Internet]. 2017 Feb 10 [cited 2020 Jun
16];4(2). Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5332914/
18. Y OGA & HEALTH
The Yogic view of health: (Qualities of physical health)
i) Lightness of body
ii) Health
iii) Thirstlessness of mind
iv) Clearness of complexion
v) A beautiful voice
vi) An agreeable odour
vii) Scantiness of excretions
(Shvetaasvatara Upanishad: II-13).
According to Yogi Svatmarama suri:
i. Slimness of body
ii. lustre on face
iii. Clarity of voice
iv. Brightness of eyes
v. Freedom from disease
vi. Control over seminal ejaculation
vii. Stimulation of gastric heat
viii. Purification of subtle energy channels are marks of success in
Hathayoga.
(Hatha Yoga Pradipika II: 78)
19. Y OGA & HEALTH
The Yogic view of health: (Qualities of physical health)
Kaya sampat- attributes of bodily
perfection
Perfection of body includes
Beauty
Gracefulness
Strength
Adamantine hardness
(Patanjali Yoga Darshan III: 47)
Samana Jayat Jvalanam:
Deep concentration on energy of digestion.
(Patanjali Yoga Darshan III: 41)
20. Y OGA & HEALTH
Stitha prajna: (Mentally Healthy)
Bhagwat Gita
Beyond passion, fear and anger ( B.G: II.56)
Devoid of possessiveness and egoism ( B.G: II.7)
Firm in understanding and unbewildered (B.G V.20)
Engaged in doing good to all creatures (B.G V.25)
Friendly and compassionate to all ( B.G XII.13)
Pure hearted and skilful without expectation (B.G XII.16)
The Yogic view of health: (Qualities of Mental Health)
(Constant search for moderation and a harmonious homoeostatic balance (Yoga A unitive impulse)
Maharishi Patanjali tells us that we can gain unexcelled happiness, mental
comfort, joy and satisfaction by practising contentment.
Yoga Darshan II:42
21. Y OGA & HEALTH
• Fearlessness (abhayam)
• Purity of inner being (sattva samshuddhih),
• Steadfastness in the path of knowledge
(jnanayoga vyavasthitih)
• Charity (danam),
• Self control (dama)
• Spirit of sacrifice (yajna)
• Self analysis (svadhyaya)
• Disciplined life (tapa)
• Uprightness (arjavam)
• Non violence (ahimsa)
• Truthfulness (satyam),
• Freedom from anger (akrodhah)
• Spirit of renunciation (tyagah)
• Tranquility (shanti)
• Aversion to defamation (apaishunam)
• Compassion to all living creatures (daya bhutesv)
• Non covetedness (aloluptvam)
• Gentleness (maardavam)
• Modesty (hriracaapalam)
• Vigour (tejah)
• Forgiveness (kshama)
• Fortitude (dhritih)
• Cleanliness of body and mind (saucam)
• Freedom from malice (adroho)
• Absence of pride (naatimaanita).
Bhagavad Gita Verse 1,2,3 chapter XVI
The Yogic view of health: (Qualities of Spiritual Health)
43. BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA
Effect on cardiovascualar system
ANS
EFFECT ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS (perceive, remember, speak, think, make
decisions, and solve problems)
Kuppusamy M, Kamaldeen D, Pitani R,
Amaldas J, Shanmugam P. Effects of Bhramari
Pranayama on health – A systematic review. J
Tradit Complement Med. 2017 Mar 18