Yoga in Mental Health
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Yogic techniques, such as asana and pranayama of Hatha Yoga, and various meditations, have been trailed through clinical and other scientific procedures. The results have established the preventative and therapeutic applications of the yogic practices. The explanation of the underlying physiological and chemical basis of these practices has given them wide appeal and acceptability throughout the world. We have witnessed their success in curing some supposedly incurable common diseases like asthma, diabetes, hypertension, etc., without causing adverse side-effects. However, the world of science is yet to appreciate fully that Yoga is basically a science of the mind.According to Patanjali, the primary aim of Yoga is to restrict modifications or tendencies of the chitta or mind - ‘’Yogaschitta vritti nirodhah” [1]. Yoga analyses, removes and sublimates different types of samskaras or complexes with the view of restoring equilibrium in the personality and training the mind for higher psychic and spiritual attainments. As expressed by Swami Satyananda, “Yoga is a science of consciousness” [2]. Explaining further, he states that Yoga provides mastery over all the stages of consciousness or awareness and makes us spectators of experience.
Authors and Affiliations
Susheel kumar V Ronad, Kiran kumar TC, Pankaja TC, Chetan M Matade
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