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Yoga and psycho-neuro-immunology

The document discusses the integration of yoga and psycho-neuro-immunology under the leadership of Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. It emphasizes a shift from pathogenesis to salutogenesis, promoting holistic health, psychological change, and enhanced immune function through yogic practices. The text outlines various mechanisms and physiological responses involved in stress management and immune modulation related to yoga.

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Yoga and psycho-neuro- immunology Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI MBBS, ADY, PGDFH, PGDY, MD (Alt Med), FIAY, C-IAYT, DSc (Yoga) Director & Professor Yoga Therapy: Centre for Yoga Education, Therapy and Research (CYTER), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. www.sbvu.ac.in/cyter
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SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH (Deemed University Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC) Ranked 72 in NIRF 2018 Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER) Salutogenesis, our focus!
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. Pathogenesis Salutogenesis www.sbvu.ac.in/cyter
Psychological / Psychosocial Change (e.g., reduced anxiety) SNS Normalization Stress Processes (e.g., Coping) Behaviour Change (e.g., medication adherence) HPA Normalization Hormone Changes (e.g., testosterone) Increased Immune Functioning Slower HIV Progression Exposure to Stress Management Intervention
SELF LOVE UNDERSTANDINGWILL EGO FEELINGS THOUGHTS BRAIN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM IMMUNE SYSTEM BODY Psycho Transpersonal Level Psycho Developmental Level Psycho Biological Level Psycho Informative Level Physiological Level
Mental Agitations Haphazard Flow of Prana Unstable Nadis Hypo-cellular activity (Ajeeranatvam) Hyper-cellular activity (Ateejeeranatvam) Altered cellular activity (Kujeeranatvam) VYAADHI Physical Ailments Yogic understanding of Psychosomatic Disorders AADHI Manomaya Kosha Annamaya Kosha Pranamaya Kosha
Stress responses
SELF LOVE UNDERSTANDINGWILL EGO FEELINGS THOUGHTS BRAIN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM IMMUNE SYSTEM BODY Psycho Transpersonal Level Psycho Developmental Level Psycho Biological Level Psycho Informative Level Physiological Level
YOGIC IMMUNOMODULATION Stress Response Improves Cellular Immunity Genetic Prevents Metabolic Deterioration Inflammatory Response Upregulation of Antiapoptopic Gene Lifespan of Lymphocyte Autoimmune Response Cytokines, IL-6, Prevents IFNγ Cortisol IFNγ is a cytokine critical for innate and adaptive immunity against viral, some bacterial and protozoal infections. IL-6 is an interleukin that acts as both a pro- inflammatory cytokine and an anti-inflammatory myokine. Mahajan AS. Role of yoga in hormonal homeostasis. Int J Clin Exp Physiol 2014;1:173-8
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Gratitude is the highest attitude.
SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH (Deemed University Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC and Ranked 72 in NIRF 2018 ) www.sbvu.ac.in/cyter