The application of yoga in general, therapeutic, and research is discussed here.

1. YOGA IN MODERN SOCIETY
A General, Therapeutic & Research approach
Dr. Arun Thulasi
BNYS, MD (Yoga), Ph.D. Scholar

2. INTRODUCTION
Yoga- Most popular integrative and holistic branch of science
Yogic approach- Practical & applicable to day-to-day living
Stood the test of time- Centuries old science being continuously discovered
 Multitude benefits- Personal and Interpersonal levels

3. Meaning of science
Science is the pursuit and application of
knowledge and understanding of the natural
and social world following a systematic
methodology based on evidence.
-SCIENCE COUNCIL

4. OBJECTIVE
TO BRING THE
BENEFIT OF YOGA TO
EVERYONE IN THE
SOCIETY

5. THE WAY FORWARD
THE WISDOM OF EAST + RESEARCH
ADVANCEMENTS OF THE WEST
MAKE YOGA SOCIALLY RELEVANT- USE
MODERN TOOL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
CHALLENGES
IN THE
NEW MILLENIUM
 STRESS & HEALTH
 NEED OF SHIFT IN OUR
KNOWLEDGE BASE

6. OTHER CHALLENGES
EDUCATION
RESEARCH
TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS

7. PHYSICAL MENTAL
EMOTIONAL INTELLECTUAL
CHALLENGES
ARE
MULTIDIMENSIONAL
THEY NEED A MULTI
DIMENSIONAL
APPROACH

8. GENERAL AND THERAPEUTIC RELEVANCE
Breaking taboo- go beyond physical practices, mat, body
Integrative Approach- Helps in providing insights beyond limited perception
Introducing yoga- Self-discovering a world of limitless possibilities
Pushing Yoga- Suiting the needs for fast growing modern society

9. Culturing and mastering mind and emotions- much needed for humans;
poorly understood
Prajna Aparadha- Duryodhana’s ideology
What does yoga do?- Culture and training of mind and emotions through
various techniques- to suit as per one’s convenience (IAYT approach!):
Rational, practical and logical way out
Customisation of therapy- Specialised way of pointing out uniqueness,
reminder to limitations and contra-indications
Beneficial- Deliverance and receivers end-point

10. GENERAL PUBLIC
YOGA FOR ALL
TOTAL VALUES= MOKSA
PROMOTION OF POSITIVE
HEALTH
ECONOMICS, JOY
ETHICS & FREEDOM
PREVENTION

11. YOGA -
A PROCESS OF JOINING
PERFECTION
DIVINITY
(IN TUNE WITH REALITY)
GREAT HUMAN BEING
ANIMAL LEVEL (INSTINCTS)
(HIGHER POWERS)
NORMAL HUMAN BEING
(DISCRIMINATION POWER)

12. YOGA - THE
SCIENCE FOR
THE FUTURE

13. Why yoga ?
 Uniqueness- Explores mind-body connection to its fullest
 Non-invasive, root searching of problems and holistic outlook
 Readily acceptable/popular from AYUSH streams
 Popularity in East and West- Immense push to the field
So is Yoga All-perfect?

14. RESEARCH
AT
THE BASE OF
ALL THESE APPLICATIONS
OF YOGA

15. Research corrects perceptions- Expands
knowledge
Gathers information on subjects/phenomena-
where lacking/little knowledge is present
Develops & evaluates concepts, practices and
theories
Highly specificity- Impactful to masses
RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH

16. Yoga research- Early as 1940’s, slowed down, gathering
pace since 2000
Popularity and acceptance- Evidence-based knowledge
Universities and Institutions- keen interest for R&D in yoga
Starting from yoga therapy research- wings spread to
several dimensions of modern life
Robust RCT’s, systematic reviews and meta-analysis,
mechanism of actions- Strengthening our scientific hold in the
community

17. To remove dogmatic views on yoga- Evidence-based
knowledge and not merely beliefs
Provide hard facts on yoga- research vital; opens newer
dimensions
Yoga research- Continuously evaluate accuracy, quality and
relevance to modern society
Policy makers, project implementation and planning- Based
on research