Yoga for Healthy & Happy Living”- An Awareness Programme for Senior Citizens conducted by Meena Ramanathan Coordinator -cum -Yoga Therapist, CYTER, MGMCRI on 7th August 2014 at Pelican Serene Village, Pondicherry.
'Healthy India - Yoga, Indian Medicine and Health & Wellbeing'. Subhash Jain
The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice; this has a holistic effect and brings body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance.
embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature.
'Healthy India - Yoga, Indian Medicine and Health & Wellbeing'. Subhash Jain
The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice; this has a holistic effect and brings body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance.
embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature.
A complete guide of yoga why yoga is necessary, why should we do it, what are it's benefits and how should it be done .yoga is said be 5000 years old, its a type of meditation for the relief of negative thoughts.
For more information visit www.bookyogastudio.com
The Chrysalis Process is a holistic and transformational approach to your health and healing. Through a blend of the ancient health practices of Ayurveda, you will learn about your ʻdoshaʼ - your unique body composition.
An introduction to the practice of Ashtangayoga, with some prerequisites and attitudinal changes, concluding with some valid health tips and lifestyle changes.
Yoga is a physical,Mental, and spiritual practice or discipline that express a variety of practices and goals. Yoga is a technique to control the body, weight loss boost the mind as well.
Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world.
Lifestyle is the way people live and this has immense influence on the status of health or disease. Since one’s lifestyle is developed early in life, it is advisable to cultivate healthy lifestyle in early childhood. Many factors determine one’s lifestyle. Economic status determines incidence of under-nutrition in poor and obesity in the rich. Cultural values of the society dictate the dietary preferences in the population. Sedentary life is a major factor for coronary artery disease while personal habits like smoking and alcoholism determine the incidence of heart disease and cirrhosis of liver. Exercise, healthy diet and rest and relaxation are important components of lifestyle.
Yoga is the most perfect lifestyle module as it is comprehensive and holistic in its nature. Yogic lifestyle including diet, attitudes and various techniques help strengthen and develop positive health thus enabling us to withstand stress better. This Yogic “health insurance” is achieved by normalizing the perception of stress, optimizing the reaction to it and by releasing the pent up stress effectively through various Yogic practices. Yoga is a wholistic and integral science of life dealing with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of the individual and society.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
A guide to some practices of Rishiculture Ashtanga (Gitananda) Yoga compiled by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for training programmes at the Pondicherry University Community College.
AN APPROACH TO GERIATRIC CARE THROUGH THE GITANANDA TRADITION OF YOGA Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Thanks to the recent advances in medical technology and better nutrition, people are living longer than ever
The aging process depends on a combination of both genetic and environmental factors.
A healthy lifestyle is an especially important factor in healthy aging and longevity.
Though the process of aging is irreversible and inevitable, the ability to learn and adjust is with us throughout our life.
Gitananda Yoga tradition promotes the adoption of a healthy diet, positive habits & regular exercise along with avoidance of negative habits thus helping ‘Silver Citizens’ retain their mental ability & prevent degenerative disorders.
So many of our great Yogis even in modern times have shown us that its is possible to grow old without losing any physical or mental faculties of youth.
A complete guide of yoga why yoga is necessary, why should we do it, what are it's benefits and how should it be done .yoga is said be 5000 years old, its a type of meditation for the relief of negative thoughts.
For more information visit www.bookyogastudio.com
The Chrysalis Process is a holistic and transformational approach to your health and healing. Through a blend of the ancient health practices of Ayurveda, you will learn about your ʻdoshaʼ - your unique body composition.
An introduction to the practice of Ashtangayoga, with some prerequisites and attitudinal changes, concluding with some valid health tips and lifestyle changes.
Yoga is a physical,Mental, and spiritual practice or discipline that express a variety of practices and goals. Yoga is a technique to control the body, weight loss boost the mind as well.
Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world.
Lifestyle is the way people live and this has immense influence on the status of health or disease. Since one’s lifestyle is developed early in life, it is advisable to cultivate healthy lifestyle in early childhood. Many factors determine one’s lifestyle. Economic status determines incidence of under-nutrition in poor and obesity in the rich. Cultural values of the society dictate the dietary preferences in the population. Sedentary life is a major factor for coronary artery disease while personal habits like smoking and alcoholism determine the incidence of heart disease and cirrhosis of liver. Exercise, healthy diet and rest and relaxation are important components of lifestyle.
Yoga is the most perfect lifestyle module as it is comprehensive and holistic in its nature. Yogic lifestyle including diet, attitudes and various techniques help strengthen and develop positive health thus enabling us to withstand stress better. This Yogic “health insurance” is achieved by normalizing the perception of stress, optimizing the reaction to it and by releasing the pent up stress effectively through various Yogic practices. Yoga is a wholistic and integral science of life dealing with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of the individual and society.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
A guide to some practices of Rishiculture Ashtanga (Gitananda) Yoga compiled by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for training programmes at the Pondicherry University Community College.
AN APPROACH TO GERIATRIC CARE THROUGH THE GITANANDA TRADITION OF YOGA Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Thanks to the recent advances in medical technology and better nutrition, people are living longer than ever
The aging process depends on a combination of both genetic and environmental factors.
A healthy lifestyle is an especially important factor in healthy aging and longevity.
Though the process of aging is irreversible and inevitable, the ability to learn and adjust is with us throughout our life.
Gitananda Yoga tradition promotes the adoption of a healthy diet, positive habits & regular exercise along with avoidance of negative habits thus helping ‘Silver Citizens’ retain their mental ability & prevent degenerative disorders.
So many of our great Yogis even in modern times have shown us that its is possible to grow old without losing any physical or mental faculties of youth.
Enhancing Management of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes mellitus throu...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presentation on "Enhancing Management of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes mellitus through Yoga" at Samanvaya – 2018, a National Conference on ‘Integrative Diabetology – Present Trend in Diabetes Care’ organised by Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research, Kolar, Karnataka (SDUAHER), to update the recent trends in the field of integrative medicine and its integration with conventional care.
Yoga For Health And Healing by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi BhavananiYogacharya AB Bhavanani
This book takes a look at a few representative Yoga practices that can benefit those suffering from various health related conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders like hypertension, respiratory disorders like asthma, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal disorders like low back and neck pain and digestive disorders. It also provides a few Yoga practices for the general health of women and in particular the important period of every woman's life, that of pregnancy.
To order this book and others from ICYEr at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India please visit www.icyer.in
YOGA AS THERAPY : Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Know...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s presentation on YOGA AS THERAPY : Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge in the 34th Research Methodology & Biostatistics Workshop conducted by the Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR. Medical University in July 2021.
You will be surprised at how many health benefits Yoga has to offer. From offering relief from stress and weight management to improving your overall health, this ancient practice can help you live an ideal life.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's Keynote on "Integrating yoga therapy within the Modern Medical System" at the Global Yoga therapy Day conference 2021
On behalf of Param Pujya Ammaji and the entire Gitananda Yoga Family Worldwide we wish all our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year 2024!
Our beloved Ammaji as Editor of Yoga Life always put Lord Vigneshwara, the ‘obstacle to all obstacles’ on the January cover, and we continue the tradition with this colourful image of the Divine Lord. We pray to the benevolent Lord Abhayakaravinayaka to bless us all in the New Year with wellness, happiness, prosperity and success in all our endeavors.
The inner covers highlight memorable moments from the wonderful time we had hosting the Yoga Studies team from the Loyola Marymount University, USA during their study tour of India. The front inner cover depicts special moments during the Indo-US Yoga Chikitsa Symposium at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth that was graced by the present Vice Chancellor Prof NR Biswas and the past Vice Chancellor and Emeritus Professor Dr KR Sethuraman.
The back inner page depicts the wonderful time the LMU team led by Prof Lori Rubenstein Fazzio had at the ICYER Ananda Ashram during the two day Yoga Chikitsa Workshop as well as at the Sri Kambaliswamy Madam. They were blessed by Param Pujya Ammaji and Yoga Chikitsa Ratna Dr Madanmohanji who participated actively in all the sessions.
On the back cover Dr Anandaji as the Madathipathi welcomes all dedicated Sadhakas for the 150th Annual Guru Puja for Srila Sri Kambaliswamigal and 30th Guru Puja of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj to be held on 11th January 2024.
Yoga is the path of self-re-discovery, and we are fortunate to be guided by our illustrious Guru Parampara. May we always be worthy of their potent blessings and benevolent grace.
Dhivya Priya Bhavanani's talk on 7th January 2022 at the 27th International Yoga Festival, organized by the Government of Puducherry, Department of Tourism, Pondicherry, India from 4th to 7th January 2022.
Vibhaga and pranava pranayama of Gitananda Rishictulure Yoga by Dr AnandaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
A presentation on Vibhaga and pranava pranayama of Gitananda Rishiculture Yoga by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Ashram Acharya ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Yogasana Tribute to the Nation on its 75th year of in...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
We humbly dedicate this Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Yogasana Tribute to the Nation on its 75th year of independence offered by the CYTER Team of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India to each and every one of the great freedom fighters of our beloved Nation who contributed their mite during the freedom struggle.
We owe the freedom we savour today to their timeless sacrifices.
We will forever remain indebted to all of them.
Jai Hind !
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's special session on Yoga and the digestive system for members of the Rishiculture Gitananda Yoga Family.
Disclaimer: Copyrights of images used in the presentation belong to the respective owners and Dr Ananda doesn't claim any IPR on them and has used them only for educational purposes with no malafide intentions.
Yoga and Cultural Misappropriation: An e-book by Dr Ananda, Malini and PadmaYogacharya AB Bhavanani
This e-book authored by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogasadhaki Malini and Yogacharini Padma provides a road map towards manifesting culturally appropriate yoga in modern times. Yoga without its cultural context, is no longer yoga and hence we must be mindful of the necessity to retain the content for yoga to be alive through us.
This e-book is endorsed by the Indian Yoga Association – A self-regulatory body of Yoga Organizations. IYA is a maiden attempt to unite all yoga paramparas in a common cause. Indian Yoga Association is committed to promotion and advancement of Yoga and its applications around the world and industry-cum-self-regulatory body to facilitate activities of member institutions.
To know more about the IYA visit http://www.yogaiya.in/about/
To know more about Dr Ananda and the ICYER at Ananda Ashram, please visit www.rishiculture.in
Dr Ananda's invited presentation on Yoga Research: Past, Present and Future at the International E-conference titled "Recent Advances in the Medical Sciences International E - Conference, RAMSIECON 2021" organised by Department of Physiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore from 30th June to 3rd July 2021.
This e-book authored by Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Yogasadhaki Malini and Yogacharini Padma provides a road map towards manifesting culturally appropriate yoga in modern times. Yoga without its cultural context, is no longer yoga and hence we must be mindful of the necessity to retain the content for yoga to be alive through us.
Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, MD (Alt.Med), C-IAYT, DSc (Yoga)
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is Director of the Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), and Professor of Yoga Therapy at the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry (www.sbvu.ac.in).
He is also Chairman of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India (www.icyer.com) and Yoganjali Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry (www.rishiculture.in). He is son and successor of the internationally acclaimed Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Kalaimamani Ammaji, Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
A recipient of the prestigious DSc (Yoga) from SVYASA Yoga University in January 2019, he is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 26 books on Yoga as well as published nearly 300 papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and International Journals. His literary works have more than 2650 Citations, with an h-Index of 25 and an i10-Index of 50. In addition, he is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance.
In recent years he has travelled abroad 20 times and conducted invited talks, public events, workshops and retreats and been major presenter at Yoga conferences in the UK, USA, Italy, Czech Republic, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
He is an Honorary Advisor to International Association of Yoga Therapists (www.iayt.org), Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (www.yogatherapy.org.au), World Yoga Foundation (www.worldyogafoundation.in) and Gitananda Yoga Associations worldwide (www.rishiculture.in).
A recognized PhD guide for Yoga Therapy he was recognized as an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA in 2016. It is notable that he is the first Indian to receive this honour.
He is currently member of numerous expert committees of the Ministry of AYUSH including its National Board for Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy, Scientific Advisory Committee & Standing Finance Committees of CCRYN, Technical Committee of the Yoga Certification Board, Expert Committees for Celebration of International Yoga Day and the National Yoga & Diabetes program. He is Consultant Resource Person for the WHO and its Collaborative Centre in Traditional Medicine (Yoga) at MDNIY, New Delhi. He is also EC member and Director Publications of the Indian Yoga Association (www.yogaiya.in).
Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's ivited talk on "Yoga and Respiratory Disorders" for the International Capacity Building Workshop- Webinar on "Yoga for Non communicable Disease- A Scientific Perspective" hosted by MDNIY, New Delhi Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and World Health Organization (WHO)
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on "Managing Stress through Yoga : Concepts and Methods" during the FDP organized by Central University of Rajasthan from 1 to 5 March 2021.
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CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
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Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
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The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
1. 7th August 2014 ; Pelican Serene Village
Meena Ramanathan
Coordinator cum Yoga Therapist, CYTER,
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College &Research Institute
2. CENTRE FOR YOGA THERAPY,
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CYTER)
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College &
Research Institute,
Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry - 607 402
6. • one of the six schools of ancient Indian
Philosophy
• science of balancing equal & opposite
energies of body
• unites body - mind - soul
• disciplines & controls mind(monkey/chitta
vritti)
• cleanses and refines emotions
• experiential science
• sukha-sthanam
What is YOGA?
7. Statistics of Yogic
Practices
• 64 % less pain
• 89 % less medication
• 77 % improved
range of motion
• Improved balance
concentration &
focus
8. What is Ageing?
• Ageing is a natural process that cannot be prevented or
reversed , characterized by declining performance
• Ageing is inevitable, but can be made bearable
• The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis
and treatment of diseases and problems specific to the
aged is called “geriatrics”
• Geriatrics is termed as Rasayanatantra according to
Ayurveda
• Anti- ageing therapy is called Rasayana chikitsa
9. Healthy Lifestyle
• healthy eating
• physical activity
• mental stimulation
• active social life
• clean environment
• social support
• regular health care
Yogic Lifestyle
• Achar (right healthy
regular activities)
• Vichar (right
thoughts &attitude)
• Ahar (healthy,
nourishing diet)
• Vihar (proper
recreational
activities to relax
body and mind)
10. Importance of Physical Activity
• Appropriate physical activity delays decline in
bodily function that comes with the ageing
• Physiological ageing hastens when sedentary
• Extended periods of sitting, lead to muscular
shortening, tightening and weakening.
• Lack of movement leads to joint deterioration
and loss of flexibility.
11. Characteristics of ageing
• Decrease in strength and resistive power
• Longer time to recover- healing impaired
• Strain on supporting tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints
• Lack of exercise
• Over / Under feeding
• Sluggish metabolism associated with weight gain
• Unnecessary stress
• Faulty use of analgesics, stimulants and other medicines
• Common complaints - rheumatism, insomnia, constipation,
cough, difficulty in respiration, bronchitis, prostate enlargement,
high / low blood pressure, diabetes, paralysis
• Mental depression, anxiety, loss of self-esteem, loneliness,
suspicion, self-centeredness
12. Guidelines for physical activity
• exercise should not bring undue pressure in the heart
• vigorous and jerky movements should be avoided
• practices requiring holding of breath should be
avoided
• excessive stretching and twisting should be avoided
• breathing out consciously is more important.
• daily exercise is better than intermittent practice
• systematic group-oriented program promotes health
involvement and commitment
13. PRECAUTIONS
• emphasis on proper relaxation
• special attention to the bowel movements
• include raw, leafy vegetables & fruits to
provide roughage in diet
• keep busy in any favorite activity
• never ‘over-do’ -- anything and everything
14. Importance of Yoga
• WHO defines health as “The state of
complete physical, mental, emotional,
spiritual and social wellbeing and not merely
absence of disease or infirmity”
• Yoga helps normalize human physiological
and psychological functioning.
• Most important aspect is that of “being”
healthy as well as “feeling” healthy.
15. Views from the traditional angle
Yogic concept of health & disease - (Yoga Vasishtha)
• Adhi – the disturbed mind is the cause and Vyadhi - the
disease is the effect manifested in the physical body.
• Maharishi Patanjali mentions “Vyadhi” as a hindrance
to the complete integration of the individual personality
• Disturbances of the mind called Vikshepas, appear as
Duhkha (misery or pain); Daurmanya (dejection);
Angamejayatva, (tremors); and Shvasaprashvasa,
(disturbances in breathing).
• Yoga helps one to control these disturbances before
breakdown.
16. Views from the traditional angle
• Bhagavad Gita defines Yoga as equanimity at all levels -
physical homeostasis and mental equanimity giving rise
to a healthy harmony between the body and mind.
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika, states that “Yoga improves the
health of all alike and wards off diseases of one who
tirelessly practices Yoga whether they are young, old,
decrepit, diseased or weak, provided they abide to the
rules and regulations properly”.
• Lord Buddha, great physician, advised people to
withdraw the mind from body; not to dwell on
illnesses. Buddha advises “even if your body is ill, let
your mind not be ill.”
17. Yoga as Therapy
• Pujya Swamiji Gitananda Giri Guru
Maharaj states, "Yoga is the science
and art of right-use-ness of body,
emotions and mind".
• Yoga is concerned more with the
mind than the body. Helps clear
mental imbalance &unhealthy
attitude.
• Yoga is immensely therapeutic,
prevents the deterioration through
ageing, keeping one young at heart.
18. Yoga for seniors
• unites body - mind - soul
• preventive - promotive – curative
• provides health-happiness-harmony
• induces strength- stamina-stability
• reduces many health challenges
• slows the ageing process
• absolutely safe
• helps endure-even if it doesn’t cure
19. Conclusion
• Old age can be made not only
bearable but also pleasurable.
• Yoga practice elevates mood &
drives loneliness away
• Old age - not a matter of years but a
condition of mind &Yoga brings a
healthy state of mind.
• Taps inner reservoirs of unlimited
energy, creativity, and vitality
• Yoga enables to attain and maintain
the “Sukhasthanam” of physical,
mental and spiritual wellbeing.
Yoga may
not only
add a few
years to life
but also
may add
life to the
years
20. RESEARCH FINDINGS
• A study by Manjunath NK et al in 2005 found that those subjects who practiced
Yoga for six months had a significant decrease in the time taken to fall asleep,
an increase in the total number of hours slept and increase in the feeling of
being rested in the morning. Another cluster randomized trial by Chen KM et al
(2009) also showed that 6 months of a silver Yoga programme improved the
sleep quality, and reduced the depression while improving the health status of
older adults.
• Dash M et al (2001) reported that Yoga practice improves hand grip strength in
both normal persons and in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, though the
magnitude of improvement varies with factors such as gender and age.
• Kristal AR et al (2005) found that regular Yoga practice was associated with
attenuated weight gain, most strongly among individuals who were overweight.
• A randomized controlled study by Greendale GA et al in 2009 reported that Yoga
decreases kyphosis in senior men and women with adult-onset hyperkyphosis.
They suggested that targeting individuals with more-malleable spines and using
longitudinally precise measures of kyphosis could strengthen the treatment
effect.
21. RESEARCH FINDINGS
• A exploratory study on the effects of a gentle Iyengar Yoga program on
gait in the elderly suggested that Yoga practice may improve hip
extension, increase stride length, and decrease anterior pelvic tilt in
healthy elders, and that Yoga programs tailored to elderly adults may
offer a cost-effective means of preventing or reducing age-related
changes in these indices of gait function (DiBenedetto M et al 2005).
• Oken BS et al (2006) reported that Yoga intervention programme
produced improvements in physical measures (eg, timed 1-legged
standing, forward flexibility) as well as a number of quality-of-life
measures related to sense of well-being and energy and fatigue
compared to controls.
• It has been reported by Bharshankar JR et al in 2003 that there is
evidence that Yoga reduces the age related deterioration in
cardiovascular functions.
• An exploratory study done by Haber D in 1983 showed differences in a
ten-week Yoga program implemented for white and black elders.
22. Life is 10% what
happens to us
and 90% how we
react to it
23. Phases of Disorders
Yogic perspective of disease explains
that psychosomatic stress related
disorders appear to progress through
four distinct phases.
1. Psychic Phase
2. Psychosomatic Phase
3. Somatic Phase
4. Organic Phase
25. YOGA PRACTICES
JATHIS – BASIC WARMING UP PRACTICES
Hastha Jathis (Hand movements)
Pada Jathis (foot movements)
Shirsha Jathi (Head rolling action)
Nishpanda Jathi (the rag doll action)
26. Shoulder Rotation
Benefits :
• improves flexibility of shoulders and upper back.
• releases tensions around the heart and lungs.
• relaxes the neck
• shapes up the breasts
28. Benefits
• Elasticity of spine increases.
• Lateral thoracic muscles are
stretched
• Hip joints become flexible,
• increases lung capacity and
reduces excess fat around the
waist
Ardha Kati Chakrasana
29. Benefits
• tones waist, back and
hips.
• induces a feeling of
lightness
• relieves physical and
mental tension.
Kati Chakrasan
(Waist Rotating Pose)
31. Baddhakonasana ( Butterfly)
Benefits
• relieves tension
from inner thigh
muscles
• removes tiredness
from legs.
• improves blood
supply to the uterine
muscles and pelvic
region.
32. VYAGRAHA PRANAYAMA
Benefits
• improves flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine
• tones female reproductive system
• can be safely practiced during pregnancy
33. Eka pada uttanasana
Benefits
• tones up the pelvic organs.
• good for varicose veins, constipation and menstrual
disorders
34. Supta Udarakarshanasan
(Sleeping Abdominal Stretch Pose)
Benefits
• improves digestion.
• removes constipation
• relieves stiffness and strain of spine especially the
lower back, caused by prolonged sitting.
38. DHYANA
The practice of meditation reduces the
feeling of loneliness ,gives peace of mind
and fills the practitioner with a sense of
well being and harmony with the self.
40. 10 Minute Chair Yoga
• The following yoga poses/exercises can
be done anytime and anywhere to
reduce stress and re-energize yourself
during the day
• Begin the practice with slow breathing
through the nose and continue on to
refresh and renew
41. Breath-Body Awareness
• Begin by sitting on the edge of
a chair with your feet placed
squarely on the floor about hip
distance apart, toes facing
straight forward.
• Place your palms flat on your
thighs, and feel length in your
spine—head balanced over
heart, heart balanced over
hips.
• Inhale and exhale evenly for
five counts each.
• Repeat inhale/exhale 2 times.
42. • Place arms by your
side
• Inhale and stretch
arms upwards looking
up
• Exhale as you move
arms down with
palms facing towards
Breath - Body Movement
43. Seated Side Stretch
•Inhale, lift arms overhead,
stretching upwards.
•Exhale, bend to the right.
•Inhale, come back up to the
centre. Exhale, bend to the left.
•Inhale come back up to the
centre.
•Exhale, release your arms down to
your side
44. Shoulder Rotation
• Circle your shoulders by slowly
rolling them up, back and down
• Repeat the same in the
opposite direction
• Reach back and hold onto the
outside edges of the back of
your chair and stretch open
your shoulders and chest
45. Seated cat/cow
• Place hands on knees.
• Inhaling open your chest ,arch
the back and look up
• Exhaling push spine backward
bringing neck down.
• Be conscious of the movement
and feel the spine moving in
coordination with the breath.
• Repeat the cycle 9 times more.
46. Seated Spinal Twist
• Sit straight
• Inhaling twist your upper body
to the right, starting from the
base of the spine.
• You can place your left hand on
the outside of your right thigh
and your right hand on the
back of your chair.
• Exhaling untwist back to center
• Repeat to the other side
47. Namaste !!!
• Bring your knees to center and sit
straight
• Bring the palms of your hands
together, with the thumbs
touching your chest
• Close your eyes and breath
normally for a few seconds and
you have completed your chair
yoga break!
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