An alternative healing technique

1. YOGA
ALTERNATIVE HEALING TECHNIQUE
SURANA POST-GRADUATE CENTRE BENGALURU
RAVI K AGRAHARA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

2. Opening prayer
 Om, May god protect us both
 May god nourish us both
 May we work together with energy and vigor
 May our study be enlightening, not giving rise to
hostility,
 Om Peace-Peace-Peace
 Om Sahanavavatu
 Sahanau Bhunaktu
 Saha viryam karavavahai
 Tejasvinavadhitamastu, ma vidvishavahai
 Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi

3. Loosen Yourself
Subtle/Fine Loosening
 Specific part
 Slow movements
 Awareness
 Eyes closed
 No age restrictions
 Overall body
 Faster movements
 Mechanical
 Eyes remain open
 Trainer’s advice
necessary

4. SURYA NAMASKARA
 Preparation for asanas and pranayama
 Removes sleepiness and lethargy
 Entire muscular structure gets toned and excess fat
is removed
 Perspiration eliminates impurities and refreshes skin
 Influx of oxidized blood to the brain revitalizes mind
 Normalizes functions of the uterus and ovaries and
corrects menstrual irregularities
 Remedy to asthma and bronchial ailments

5. Names and meanings of Sun
 Aditya
 Arka
 Bhanu
 Bhaskara
 Hiranyagarbha
 Mitra
 Maricha
 Pushna
 Ravi
 Surya
 One who attracts
 Fit to be praised
 Giver of beauty
 Lead to enlightenment
 Power to develop
energy and vitality
 Destroyer of diseases
 Nourisher
 Praised by all
 Stimulator

6. 12 Asanas In Suryanamaskara
1. Ardha-chakrasana
2. Padahastasana
3. Ashwasanchalanasan
a
4. Dandasana
5. Shashankasana
6. Ashtanga namaskara
7. Urdhwamukhashwana
sana
8. Parvatasana
5,3,2,1 are repeated
 Lung
 Digestion
 Leg muscles
 Steady spine
 Relaxation
 Ajna
 Flexible spine
 Arms

7. Four division of Asanas
 Standing postures- Tadasana,Trikonasana, Parivritta
trikonasana, Vrikshasana , Veerabhadrasana,
Parshvakonasana
 Sitting postures- Dandasana,
Pashchimottanasana,Vajrasana, Navasana,
Janushirsasana
 Supine postures- Shavasana, Pavanamuktasana,
Setubhandasana,Sarvangasana, Halasana,
Shirsasana
 Prone postures- Makarasana, Shalabhasana,

8. Breathing Practices
 Hands in and out breathing
 Hands stretch breathing
 Ankle stretch breathing
 Shashankasana breathing
 Dog breathing
 Tiger breathing

9. PRANAYAMA
 Surya anuloma- viloma helps depression patients,
obesity
 Chandra anuloma-viloma helps anxiety patients,
under weight
 Note- High BP and heart disease avoid it
 Nadishuddhi Pranayama- No limitations
 Bhramari Pranayama-
 Sthiti- Vajrasana
Inhale deeply
Exhaling produce low pitched sound humming of a
bee
Note- Touch the tongue to upper hard palate for N-

10. MUDRA
 Specific hand gesture (hasta mudras) used in
conjunction with pranayama
 Channelize energy produced by asanas and
pranayama
 Prepare the mind for meditation by encouraging
withdrawal of senses (pratyahara)
 Cin mudra / Jnana mudra- stimulates air element,
better sleep patterns, reduces stress and tension
 Cinmaya mudra- Digestion and assimilation of food
 Nasika mudra- for alternate nostrils
 Adi mudra- Enhances lung energy

11. Closing prayer
 Om, May all become happy
 May all be free from illness
 May all see what is auspicious
 May no one suffer
 Om Sarvebhavantu Sukhinah
 Sarve santu niramayah
 Sarve bhadrani pashyantu
 Ma kashcid-dukha-bhagbhavet
 Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi