Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga.pptx

1. Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga

2. Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga
Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology forms the basis for the study of biological
sciences. Even for a common man, to understand the heath problems and their
solution. Preliminary knowledge of this subject is helpful.
Today yogic practices have become popular throughout the world. The yogic practices
have been included in school and college curriculum where yoga teacher imparts the
yoga training consisting of mainly asanas, pranayamas and kriyas etc. These practices
involve our bodily structure and function. In order to understand how the yogic
practices influence our body and mind, a student and teacher should know the basic
anatomy and physiology as well as the physiological changes brought about by the
yogic practices.

3. Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga
Having this knowledge, one will be able to employ the technique systematically for
the students or the patients. The importance of this subject was realized by the
concerned authorities and now this subject has been introduced in the field of
education and other faculties.
The whole approach in studying the basic principles of anatomy and physiology is to
understand the probable mechanisms involved in various yogic practices on the
scientific background. It is obvious that our body responds according to the nature of
stimulation from the external or the internal environments. Yogic practices work deep
inside the body and mind and are expected to bring about some changes in the
behavioral pattern of even a normal individual so as to prepare him for the higher
yogic practices.

4. Need of Anatomy and Physiology in Yoga
There fore our yogic techniques should bear a scientific background along with the
traditional support. This scientific background would also help the individual to
remove confusion or misconception. If any, regarding the technique and the results of
the yogic practices. He would then be the best yoga teacher to guide his students on
the path of yoga.