Open AccessYoga intervention in health and lifestyle modification
Author(s) -
Neena Sharma
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
southeast asian journal of health professionals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2348-4055
DOI - 10.18231/j.sajhp.2022.001
Subject(s) - meditation , medicine , stressor , alternative medicine , anxiety , massage , population , obesity , hatha yoga , physical therapy , gerontology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , philosophy , theology , environmental health , pathology
Yoga is a holistic health medicine that forms the integral part of AYUSH. The word Yoga means “union”; union of mind body and spirit i.e. union between us and the cosmic spirit of creation. The five principles of Yoga are Asanas, Pranayama, Nourishing diet, Meditation and relaxation. The Yogic practices modulate physiological responses to stressors. Yoga is beneficial for children, adults and elderly. The objective of Yoga is to improve the immunity and prehabilitation of vulnerable population viz children, elderly and those with co-morbid conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity, Stress and Anxiety. A Common Yoga Protocol was developed by team of Yoga Gurus that is being widely performed on International Yoga Day i.e. 21 June of every year. Yoga develops pshchophysiological health, emotional harmony and manage stress.