YOGA THERAPY

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1. W HAT I S Y OGA ? Definition The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means " to join " or " to yoke ".

2. C ont …. Yoga is a  physical ,  mental , and  spiritual practice or discipline which originated in  India . A Hindu philosophy that teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the body and mind.

3. H ISTORY O F Y OGA The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however, there are pieces that have been connected and allow us to make some conclusions. It is known that yoga originated from the East . The earliest signs of yoga appear in ancient Shamanism . Evidence of yoga postures were found on artifacts that date back to 3000 B.C.

4. Evidence of yoga is found in the oldest-existing text, Rig-Veda . Rig-Veda is a composition of hymns. “The primary goal of shamanism was to heal members of the community and act as religious mediators” ("History of Yoga")

5. M ODERN H ISTORY The first Hindu teacher to actively advocate and disseminate aspects of yoga to a western audience,  Swami Vivekananda , toured Europe and the United States in the 1890s. Modern yoga is based on five basic principles. Proper relaxation Proper exercise Proper breathing Proper diet Positive thinking and meditation

6. Y OGA T HERAPY Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of Yoga. (An IAYT Definition) International Association of Yoga Therapists(IAYT)

7. H ISTORY O F Y OGA T HERAPY Yoga made its way to the United States in the late 1800s, but yoga therapy emerged in a formal manner in the 1980s as the result of a study conducted by Dr. Dean Ornish . In 1983, the Biomedical Yoga Trust was founded. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) was founded in 1989. Both organizations have facilitated research to explore the extent of yoga therapy's potential .

8. W HAT I S Y OGA T HERAPY “Unlocking the hidden vitality” Yoga is physical & emotional well being. Practitioners of many eastern believe that every illness involves certain level of blockage. Yoga combats those blockages. By combining different techniques such as massage and stretching. Yoga promotes specific changes in muscles , joints and organs.

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10. I SSUES T REATED B Y Y OGA T HERAPY Yoga therapy is well established as a treatment for   Depression Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Children with Autism & special needs Substance Abuse Physical health issues : back pain, heart condition, fatigue, hypertension, asthma.

11. W HAT T O E XPECT F ROM Y OGA T HERAPY When a person decides to initiate yoga therapy, the therapist will first conduct an initial assessment. This assessment is designed to do the following: Identify health problems Assess lifestyle and physical capability Discuss reasons for seeking therapy Create a course of treatment

12. therapy sessions will most likely include the following components: Breathing Exercises ( Prayanama ) Physical Postures (Asana) Meditation Guided Imagery Homework

13. P RECAUTIONS F OR Y OGA Place of Practice Awareness Breathing Practice Yoga in the Presence of a Yoga Teacher Yoga in an Empty Stomach Diet Routine

14. C AN Y OU D O T HIS ?

15. Health benefits within body: Blood pressure Pulse rate Circulation Organs Immunity Pain Metabolism B ENEFITS O F Y OGA T HERAPY

16. Posture Strength Energy Weight Sleep Balance Body awareness Core strength Aging

17. Emotional health benefits: Mood Stress reduction Anxiety Depression Self acceptance Self control Mind body connection Positive outlook in life

18. Hostility Concentration Memory Attention Social skills Calmness

19. Exercise health benefits: Low risk of injury Parasympathetic nerves system Muscle tone Sub cortex Breathing Non-competitive Joint range of motion Reaction time

20. Disease prevention: Heart rate Osteoporosis Alzheimer’s Diabetes

21. Symptom reduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome Asthma Multiple sclerosis Cancer Muscular dystrophy Migraines Epilepsy Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Menopause Back pain

22. N EGATIVE E FFECTS O F Y OGA T HERAPY The most common negative side effect from practicing yoga is physical injury. these injuries can include: wrist pain neck pain back pain tearing of ligaments and tendons pulling muscles ankle pain, knee pain,  

23. Mental instability can also be a side effect of practicing too much yoga or practicing it incorrectly pseudo death pseudo psychosis confusion increased anxiety panic attacks suicidal patterns depression feelings to self-mutilate Headache temporary blindness

24. W HO O FFERS Y OGA T HERAPY The field of yoga therapy is fairly young, no official, formalized certification process exists. However Some well-respected training programs include: Integrative Yoga Therapy American Vini yoga Institute Essential Yoga Therapy Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Yoga Life Institute Any training program accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

25. I NTERNATIONAL 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.

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