The document discusses the integration of yoga practices into healthcare by presenting a holistic approach to health and well-being, emphasizing the unity of mind and body. It highlights the activities of the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research, which focuses on educating future yoga therapists and conducting scientific research on yoga's benefits for over 23,000 patients. The document promotes yoga as a means to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, while also advocating for an international yoga day to bridge empirical medical science with experiential wisdom in yoga.

1. Simple Yoga Practices for
Health Professionals
Yogacharya
Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DSM, DPC, PGDFH, PGDY, MD (Alt Med), FIAY
Deputy Director
Centre for Yoga Education, Therapy and Research (CYTER),
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. www. sbvu.ac.in

2. SBV AIM HIGH’s
Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education
and Research (CYTER)
Salutogenesis, our focus!

3. SBV AIM HIGH’s
Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education
and Research (CYTER)
Salutogenesis, our focus!

4. Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016
From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/
* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA

5. Yoga Alliance/Yoga Journal Survey 2016
From: http://www.yogajournal.com/yogainamericastudy/
* Slide courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA

6. 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

9. Bridging the experiential wisdom of Yoga with
empirical modern medical science.
• Yoga is usually found in Physical
Education & Sports deptts of
universities
• We at the Centre for Yoga Therapy,
Education and Research, have it in a
medical institution since 2010
– educating future Yoga
therapists (PGDYT, M.Phil..),
– scientifically researching Yoga,
– quality of life enhancing
benefits for ~ 23000 patients
– creating awareness amongst
medical professionals
– 44 publications & 3 CMEs

10. All aspects of human psycho-
physiological functioning improved
When the breath is steady,
emotions become more balanced
When the body is stilled, the mind
starts to calm down
Conscious focus on the present
moment-the NOW
Integration breath pattern with
coordinated smooth body
movements

11. Healthy improvements in physical,
mental, emotional & social well-being
Attainment of highest physical,
mental, emotional, social &
spiritual potential
Enhanced ability to manage
omnipresent stressors and thrive
positively in all aspects of human life.

13. Where the mind goes,
there the energy flows!
You can use your mind
to change your brain
to change your mind for the better.
This is self-directed neuroplasticity.

14. Yoga Practices
Postures, Breathing, Relaxation, Meditation
Fitness
↑Flexibility
↑Strength
↑Coordination/Balance
↑Respiratory Function
↑Self-Efficacy
Global Human Functionality
↑Physical & Mental Health, ↑Physical, Mental, Emotional Performance,
↑Positive Behavior Change, ↑Social Responsibility, Values, Relationships,
↑Quality of Life, ↑Life Purpose & Meaning, ↑Spirituality
Self-Regulation
↑Emotion Regulation
↑Stress Regulation
↑Resilience
↑Equanimity
↑Self-Efficacy
Awareness
↑Attention
↑Mindfulness
↑Concentration
↑Cognition
↑Meta-cognition
Spirituality
↑Transcendence
↑Unitive State
↑Flow
↑Transformation
↑Life Meaning/Purpose
* Concept and image courtesy of Sat Bir S Khalsa, PhD USA

17. Uninostril / alternate nostril
pranayamas
Suryanadi asana Chandranadi
asana

19. Whooshing tensions away-nasarga
mukha bhastrika

20. Healing the neck-Brahma Mudra

21. Balancing energy centers (chakras)
with gestured mindfulness

22. Twisting the arms-Garuda

23. Opening the shoulders-Gomukha

24. Stretching the spine-Tala Asana

25. Twisting the spine - Bharadwaja

26. Vibhaga
Pranayama
• Adham Pranayama
– abdominal and lower limb disorders
• Madhyam Pranayama
– chest and upper limb disorders
• Adhyam Pranayama
– head and neck disorders
• Mahat Yoga Pranayama
– affects the whole body
Focusing consciousness into broncho-pulmonary segments

27. Pranava Pranayama
• Using foundation of Vibhaga
• Chanting Akara, Ukara, Makara and
Omkara Nada
• 2 to 3 times longer exhalations
• Appropriate hand gestures (Mudras)

28. Tension relaxation coupling:
Spanda nishpanda

29. Yoga nidra

30. Chakra MeditationChakra
dhyana
Inhale
Exhale

31. Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC