Yoga- a holistic approach.pptx

yoga, holistic living, holistic approach

1. Dr. Krupal Modi Assistant Professor SSPTC Kadodara . Yoga : A H olistic A pproach

2. HOLISTIC MEANING …… H olistic refers to addressing the whole person , including their physical, mental, and emotional health, while taking social factors into consideration. This could be specific to diagnosis, in which case a holistic approach might consider all possible symptoms; or holistic treatment, which may be very creative and empowers the patient to take charge of their own care.

3. Holistic approach describing  an approach to patient  care  in which the  physical , mental and social factors in the patient's  condition , rather than just the diagnosed disease,  aretaken  into account . Yoga helps a person to control his or her own random thoughts and allows achieving stillness, a calmness that creates inner harmony.

4. Yoga is a holistic approach to well being. It has physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions. Sage Patanjali who compiled the first yoga philosophy defines yoga as an ability to control one’s own random thoughts and achieve a stillness, a calmness that creates inner harmony. This philosophy is usually referred to as Ashtanga Yoga. Yoga is a holistic science embodying the basic principle of organic, interconnectedness of different facets of life. It is not a mere set of exercises.

5. It goes beyond the physical exercises and connects the body with thought processes. It seeks to build a lifestyle that values calmness, harmony and positive thinking.  It is probably one of the most effective therapies for many psycho-somatic disorders.  It advocates purity of mind, speech and body, contentment, acceptance of others, perseverance, self study, self reflection, contemplation of the supreme being.

6. The word Yoga is derived from two roots. One signifying “connection” and the second signifying “concentration”. It connects physical health with mental equilibrium and emotional tranquility . It promotes  concentration  and focused attention. Apart from enhancing  physical  and  mental agility,  yoga practice makes a person to adopt a balanced attitude towards life at all times.

7. It is a holistic system where the mind and body act in unison and get completely rejuvenated as physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation help in overall well-being of an individual .

8. Four basic principals of yoga’s healing system Human system is holistic entity. Each individual is unique. Self empowering. Quality and state of person’s mind.

9. Healing vs curing Yoga may not be able to cure disease but it can heal the individual by positive change in attitude and quality of life.

10. Qualities of healer Wise Has disciplined communication Has self control Generous and modest Ethical Has stable and focused mind Honest and confident

11. How yoga therapist approaches healing Recognizing need for the help Identifying the causes of suffering Five elements of health: balance and harmony no anxiety stability to remain undisturbed by extremes holding the senses

12. some more benefits from holistic yoga : •     Stress relief •    Inner peace •    Improved immunity •    Living with greater awareness •    Better intuition •    Better relationships •    Better flexibility & posture •    Increased muscle strength and tone •    Improved respiration, energy and vitality •    Cardio and circulatory health •    Improved athletic performance •    Protection from injury •    Weight loss

13. Healing using the body Asana: practice of physical postures.

14. INTERNATIONAL Y OGA D AY On 11 December 2014, The 193-member United Nations General Assembly approved by consensus, a resolution establishing 21 June as ‘ International yoga day ’. The declaration of this day came after the call for the adoption of 21 June as International Day of Yoga by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on 27 September 2014. In suggesting 21 June , which is the Summer Solstice, as the International Day of Yoga. The first international day of Yoga was observed world over on 21 June 2015 . About 35000 people, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a large number of dignitaries, performed 21 Yoga asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi.

15. The event at Rajpath established two Guinness records - largest Yoga Class with 35985 people and the record for the most nationalities participating in it.

16. “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside”. - Wayne Dyer