MBBS Orientation Program 2019 Awareness on Yoga and AYUSH initiatives of Govt. of India Presented by Yogachemmal Dr Meena Ramanathan, Deputy Director & Associate Professor, CYTER, SBV Under the guidance of Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, CYTER, SBV

1. SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH
(Deemed University Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC)
Ranked 72 in NIRF 2019
Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education
and Research (CYTER)
Salutogenesis, our focus!

2. Orientation Program 2019
Awareness on Yoga and AYUSH initiatives of
Govt. of India
Presented by
Yogachemmal Dr Meena Ramanathan
Deputy Director & Associate Professor,
CYTER, SBV
Under the guidance of
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
Director, CYTER, SBV

3. Salutogenesis, our focus
• Moving from pathogenesis, the focus on disease
towards salutogenesis, the focus on health!
• CYTER is striding forward on an innovative path of
promoting holistic health for one and all.
• Bringing together ancient experiential wisdom of
Yoga with evidence based approach of modern
medical science.
Pathogenesis
Salutogenesis

4. Bridging the experiential wisdom of Yoga with
empirical modern medical science.
CYTER, exists in a medical institution
since 2010
– quality of life enhancing benefits
for ~ 60,000 patients
– educating future Yoga therapists
(Certificates, PGDYT, MPhil, PhD),
– creating awareness amongst
medical, dental and nursing
students & professionals
– scientifically researching Yoga
107publications, 42 abstracts & 5
Chapters in book & 9 copyrights,
13 compilations & books

7. Yoga embodies unity of mind and
body; thought and action; restraint
and fulfillment; harmony between
man and nature; a holistic
approach to health and well being.
It is not about exercise but to
discover the sense of oneness
with yourself, the world and the
nature.
…Let us work towards adopting an
International Yoga Day

8. International Day of Yoga
• Ministry of AYUSH, (Ayurveda, Yoga &
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy)
• Previously AYUSH was under Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare
• "International Day of Yoga“ (IDY): 21st June
was established & approved by United Nations
General Assembly (UNGA)
• 1st IDY was celebrated on 21st June, 2015

9. Introduction
What is Yoga?
• "Yoga" is derived from Sanskrit root word ‘yuj’
meaning "to join", "to yoke" or "to unite".
– Body, emotions & mind
– Jivatma with Paramatma
– Thought, word & deed
• Skill in action
• Stilling the whirlpools of the mind

10. Yoga is
• An experiential Science
• Natural, effective and safe
• Complementary to “modern” medicine
• Promotes harmony in all walks of life & is
known for disease prevention, health promotion
&management of many life style related
disorders.
Introduction
What is Yoga?

11. YOGA THERAPY
“Yoga therapy is the process of
empowering individuals to progress
toward improved health and well-
being through the application of
teachings & practices of Yoga.”
[International Association of Yoga Therapists - IAYT ]

12. And not merely the absence of disease.
Physical well-being
Mental well-being
Spiritual well-being
Social well-being
DEFINITION OF HEALTH
(WHO)
Health is a
dynamic
state of
complete…

13. Physical
wellbeing
Mental
wellbeing
Social
wellbeing
Dynamic and
wholesome
wellbeing
Spiritual
wellbeing

15. Ashtanga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali
• Yama & Niyama: Morals & ethical values; Codes of
Social & Self conduct
• Āsana: Firm comfortable posture
• Prāṇāyāma: Willful regulation of respiration
• Pratyāhāra: Withdrawal from senses
• Dhāraṇā: One-pointed focus/concentration
• Dhyāna: Contemplation (state of meditation)
• Samādhi: Absolute Oneness

16. Yoga places great importance on a proper & healthy
lifestyle whose main components are:
• ACHAR – healthy physical activities & exercise
• VICHAR – right thoughts and right attitude towards
life that are vital for wellbeing.
• AHAR – healthy, nourishing diet with adequate intake
of fresh water; balanced intake of fresh food, green
salads, sprouts, unrefined cereals & fresh fruits.
Sattwic diet, prepared & served with love & affection.
• VIHAR – proper recreational activities to relax body
and mind are essential for good health.
• VYAVAHAR – healthy relationships for social health

17. PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS
• Improved general health, posture, muscle tone, sleep,
immunity and pain tolerance
• Weight normalizes
• Stable autonomic nervous system
• Increased cardio-respiratory efficiency, musculo-
skeletal flexibility, range of joint movement, physical
endurance, strength and energy levels
• Decreased HR,BP,RR and EMG activity
• Normalizes GIT and endocrine function

18. PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS
• Improved mood
• Increased
– somatic awareness, kinesthetic awareness,
subjective well-being,
– self-acceptance
– self-actualization ,social adjustment
• Decreased
– hostility, anxiety, depression

19. PSYCHOMOTOR BENEFITS
• Increased
– grip strength, dexterity, fine skills
• Improved
– eye-hand coordination
– reaction time
– depth perception
– steadiness and balance
– integrated functioning of body parts

20. COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Improved
Attention
Learning efficiency
Depth perception
Concentration
Memory

21. BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS
The biochemical profile improves,
indicating an
Anti Stress & Anti Oxidant effect,
important in the prevention of degenerative
disorders.

22. COMMON YOGA PROTOCOL
INVOCATION: Yogic Practice shall start with a prayer to
enhance benefits of practice.
CĀLANA KRIYĀS /LOOSENING PRACTICES
I. Neck Bending (Grivā Śakti Vikāsaka)
II. Shoulder's movement
III. Trunk Movement (Kati Śakti Vikāsaka)
IV. Knee Movement

23. Yogāsanas
Standing Postures
• Tāḍāsana
• Vṛkṣāsana
• Pāda-Hastāsana
• Ardha Cakrāsana
• Trikoṇāsana
Sitting Postures
• Bhadrāsana
• Vajrāsana/Vīrāsana
• Ardha Uṣṭrāsana (for
beginners)
• Uṣṭrāsana
• Śaśakāsana
• Uttāna Maṇḍūkāsana
• Marīchyāsana / Vakrāsana

24. Yogāsanas
Prone Postures
• Makarāsana
• Bhujaṅgāsana
• Śhalabhāsana
Supine Postures
• Setubandhāsana
• Uttānapādāsana
• Ardhahalāsana
• Pavanamuktāsana
• Śavāsana

25. Prāṇāyāma
• Naḍīśodhana / Anuloma
Viloma Prāṇāyāma
• Śītalī Prāṇāyāma
• Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma
• Dhyāna
• Sankalpa
• Śāntiḥ Pāṭha

26. Chakra Meditation

28. CERTIFICATE IN YOGA FOR WELLNESS (CYW)
• 32 hours (1 credit)
• Duration of the course: 8 months (once weekly)
• Number of sessions: 32 Practical sessions
• Duration per session: One hour
• Course Fee: Rs 1000
• Certifying Authorities: Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
• CYW is a value added course that can be taken up by
students of SBV. It will be an additional skill based
program for positive self-development & may be useful in
future job applications as Yoga is being actively promoted
by Government of India through Ministry of AYUSH.

29. Thank You!