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The word Chikitsa-or therapy-does not exist in yoga independently of Ayurveda. Using yoga in any therapeutic context is essentially Ayurvedic in nature.
The modern term Yoga Therapy describes the use of postures in order to heal various ailments or treat injuries. The yoga therapy commercial approach is generally aligned with modern medical views and is misaligned with its counterpart Ayurveda. In order to maintain its efficacy and capacity for removing the causes of disease, therapeutic yoga must be aligned with Ayurveda. Even for mere physical therapeutic benefit, yoga is better suited when aligned with Ayurveda. This alignment allows for specialized prescriptions according to each individual’s varying needs.
The Ayurvedic concept of Tridosha, or Vata, Pitta & Kapha, is compatible with the yogic
concept of Gurukul, or teacher-student relationship. Tridosha treats the individual or patient,
while Gurukul allows the Guru to give the student specific teachings and suggestions that are
necessary to remove karma.
The modern term Yoga Therapy describes the use of postures in order to heal various ailments or treat injuries. The yoga therapy commercial approach is generally aligned with modern medical views and is misaligned with its counterpart Ayurveda. In order to maintain its efficacy and capacity for removing the causes of disease, therapeutic yoga must be aligned with Ayurveda. Even for mere physical therapeutic benefit, yoga is better suited when aligned with Ayurveda. This alignment allows for specialized prescriptions according to each individual’s varying needs.
The Ayurvedic concept of Tridosha, or Vata, Pitta & Kapha, is compatible with the yogic
concept of Gurukul, or teacher-student relationship. Tridosha treats the individual or patient,
while Gurukul allows the Guru to give the student specific teachings and suggestions that are
necessary to remove karma.
The Main Practices of Yoga
Yoga Chikitsa
Asana Postures and sequences - Improves spinal strength, function and flexibility.
Pranayama: Various forms of breathing applied therapeutically to heal the body and mind.
Pratyahara: Relaxation techniques to balance the doshas and increase immunity (Ojas) through interiorization of the mind. This is achieved during restful periods of an asana practice.
Dharana: Practical techniques of concentration that balance the Vayus (Five Pranas) in order for deeper healing to occur. A healthy mind is a present one. Concentration is developed in postures, breathing techniques, chanting mantras, visualizations and meditation.
Pranayama: Various forms of breathing applied therapeutically to heal the body and mind.
Pratyahara: Relaxation techniques to balance the doshas and increase immunity (Ojas) through interiorization of the mind. This is achieved during restful periods of an asana practice.
Dharana: Practical techniques of concentration that balance the Vayus (Five Pranas) in order for deeper healing to occur. A healthy mind is a present one. Concentration is developed in postures, breathing techniques, chanting mantras, visualizations and meditation.
Mantra: A very special form of sound therapy to heal the mind and balance the emotions.
Marmas: These powerful energy points throughout the body bring flow, balance and vitality to the various systems, tissues, chakras and doshas.
Dhyana: The art of stilling the body, mind and breath. The majority of the yoga teachings are designed with the intention of practicing meditation. The asanas are essentially preparations towards meditation.
Marmas: These powerful energy points throughout the body bring flow, balance and vitality to the various systems, tissues, chakras and doshas.
Dhyana: The art of stilling the body, mind and breath. The majority of the yoga teachings are designed with the intention of practicing meditation. The asanas are essentially preparations towards meditation.
ASANAS AND INJURIES
Yoga asana can be a very effective modality for healing all types of injuries-from muscular, skeletal and neurological injuries to recovery injuries related to arthroscopic or laser surgery. In today’s world a large majority of people have some type of injury that requires reorienting or adapting a yoga postures in a specific way that is unique to how that person experiences the pose.
Yoga asana can be a very effective modality for healing all types of injuries-from muscular, skeletal and neurological injuries to recovery injuries related to arthroscopic or laser surgery. In today’s world a large majority of people have some type of injury that requires reorienting or adapting a yoga postures in a specific way that is unique to how that person experiences the pose.
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