2.
Dr. (Mrs). S. Thusitha (MD-S),
MA (Yoga)
Dr. S. R. Pholtan Rajeev
(BSMS) (Hon.), Spe. Trained in
Yoga
3.
YOGA is a Sanskrit word meaning UNION.
Yoga involves;
body posture –Asanas
controlled breathing
meditation
repeated recital - mantras
What is YOGA
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Understanding the Neuro-dynamical Complexities of meditative process
from the EEG signal
Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy in the Management of Cancer 42
Uni-Nostril Yoga breathing and Obesity: A study of Efficacy and
Mechanisms
To study the Efficacy of Yoga and Naturopathy in the Management of
Withdrawal Symptoms of Drug Dependents, etc..
(Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & F.W., Government of India)
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Research Publication No. 2
CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFILE
CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN YOGA &
NATUROPATHY
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS
OF YOGA
It begins by working with the body on a
structural level.
Yogic practices stimulate & balance all the
systems of the body.
A few month practice of yoga triggers
neurohormonal mechanisms that bring health
benefits.
12.
Effects on the Nervous System
Effects on the CVS
Effects on Respiratory System
Effects on Metabolic Rate
Effects on Skeleto-muscular System
Effects on Digestive System
PHYSIOLOGICAL
Benefits
13.
Bring stable automomic nervous system equilibrium
with a tendency toward parasympathetic nervous
system dominance.
This result in;
Decrease in normal range of Heart Rate, BP, RR
Improvement in GIT & excretory functions, sexual
activity,
favours storage of absorbed nutrients
Electric Dermal Response (EDR)
Effects on the Nervous
System
14.
EEG Predominance of alpha waves; theta,
delta & beta waves also increases. This
indicates a more relaxed state of mind &
result in:
Sensory attenuation
i.e minimal sensory input (less distraction, better
concentration & pain decreases)
Motor attenuation
i.e minimal motor input (comfortable posture)
15.
Higher function of the nervous system
Improvement of higher intellectual activities –
emotional affects, motivation, behavior, learning
efficiency, personality, memory, moral& social
sense etc.
Improvement in cerebral blood flow with
synchronized neuronal activity
Depth perception & critical fusion frequency
improves, indicating reduced fatigue & stress
level.
16.
Heart rate & systemic BP decreases
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
A given level of exercise is associated with a
smaller increase in above parameters. This may be
attributed to increase baro-reflex sensitivity.
Effects on the CVS
17. Respiratory Rate decreases
Tidal volume increases
Vital capacity increases
Breath holding time increases
Maximum breathing capacity (MBC) increases
Respiratory efficiency increases & respiration
become more smooth
Mechanism: parasympathetic nervous system
dominance with decrease in sympathetic activity.
Effects on Respiratory
System
18.
It slow down metabolism by decreasing the
oxygen consumption.
The fall in the metabolic rate is much greater &
more steep than during sleep. There is no fall in
the internal body temperature.
Higher maximum oxygen consumption can
be achieved due to increase in cardio-
respiratory efficiency.
Effects on Metabolic
Rate
19.
Musculo-Skeletal flexibility & joint range of
movement increases
Strength & resiliency increases
Endurance increases
Energy level increases
Effects on Skeleto-
muscular System
20.
Yoga helps digestion by;
Increase blood flow to GIT
Stimulate peristalsis
Relax digestive system & leads to more effective
elimination
Effects on Digestive
System
22.
Psychomotor functions improves such
as;
Grip strength increases
Fine skill movements improves
Endurance increases
Integrated functions of body parts
improves
23.
This profile improves indicating an anti-stress &
antioxidant effect important in the prevention of
degeneration diseases.
Heamatocrit, Hb and lymphocyte count increses
Total serum protein & vitamin C increases
Glucose & sodium levels decreases.
Lipid profile;
Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL & VLDL are
decreses, HDL increases.
BIOCHEMICAL Benefits
26.
Yoga is helpful in the management of obesity
Mechanism;
By simple excess calorie expenditure
Life style modification
Improvement in dietary habits
Positive body-mind equilibrium
OBESITY & Body Weight
27.
A short period (03months) of regular yogic practice for
01hr / day is effective in controlling blood pressure.
Mechanism;
restoration of baroreflex sensitivity with autonomic
readjustments.
Progressive reduction of sympatho-adrenal &
rennin-angiotension activity.
HYPERTENSION
28.
Reduced heart rate variability & baroreflex
sensitivity are powerful predictors of CAD / IHD
Mechanism;
slow breathing yogic exercises with mantras
increases HR variability & baroreflex sensitivity
by re-synchroning inherent cardiovascular
rhythms. This also decreases RR interval in
ECG, reduces both systolic & diastolic BP.
improve serum lipid profile in IHD pt.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) /
Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD)
29.
Yoga help in the reduction of sympathetic
activity with reduction in heart rate, Oxygen
consumption & increase tidal volume. >>>
protection IHD & Myocardial Infarction.
Yoga exercise increases regression & retards
progression of atherosclerosis in CAD.
Lipid lowering & plaque-stabilizing effects of
yoga exercise seems to be similar to that of
statin drugs.
Yoga is also shown to have the ability to
control the sympathetic overdrive thus
mimicking beta blockade.
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YOGA exercise tone & shape the body,
improve posture & circulation & contribute
to feeling of well-being.
Mechanism;
Neurohormonal modulation involving
insulin & glucagon activity.
DIABETES MELLITUS
31.
Asanas strengthen back muscles & relieve
backache.
They also help reliving muscular spasm by
increasing flexibility, decrease in body
weight & stress, & producing relaxation of
the body as a whole.
SKELETO-MUSCULAR
disorders
32.
What type of cancer you have, and your
physical abilities; yogic practice will be
specific help to move in a positive direction.
Yoga helps an adjunct to medical treatment by;
Ease the symptoms
Give more energy
Calm the mind
Give tools for accepting, loving & motivation.
CANCER Recovery
33.
Yoga practice has been long used for stress
reduction as well as for prevention &
treatment of psychological disturbances.
Yogic exercises & relaxation improve
insomnia, tension headache & irritable bowel
or bladder.
Psychiatric disturbances
34. YOGA
Conventional
EXERCISES
Performed with the right
/ positive attitude
preceeded by purification
of behaviors.
Performed without any
such attitude.
Parasympathetic nervous
system dominates.
Sympathetic nervous
system dominates.
Subcortical regions of
brain dominates.
Cortical regions of brain
dominates.
YOGA vs Conventional EXERCISE
35.
YOGA
Conventional
EXERCISES
Provides normalization of
muscle tone; low risk of
injury muscles &
ligaments
Associated with increased
muscle tension with
higher risk of injury
Low caloric consumption Moderate to high caloric
consumption
Effort is minimized,
relaxed
Effort is maximized
Energizing Fatiquing
Balanced activity of
opposing muscle groups.
Imbalance activity of
opposing muscle group.
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ABSTRACT:
In this research results were; sampling categories were Healthy person
(n=21) and known patients (n=33); according to the complaints;
Back pain - 15.20%,
both Knee joint pain - 12.10%,
Bronchial Asthma - 6.10%,
Diabetes mellitus - 9.10%,
Hypertension - 12.10%,
Obesity - 24.20%,
Shoulder Pain - 9.10%,
Subfertility - 6.10%,
Thyroid problems - 6.10%.
Concluded Yogasanas, relaxation and breathing techniques were
significantly marked improvement of curative the diseases of selected
samples. Specifically back pain and both Knee joint pain was most
significant than other complaints such as; Shoulder Pain, Bronchial
Asthma, Thyroid problems, Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus,
Subfertility of patients.
Keynotes: Yogasanas, Relaxation Techniques, Breathing Techniques.
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PRANAYAMA is the science of proper breathing.
Breath is the main source of nourishment for all the
cells of the body.
The main purpose of pranayama is to gain control
over the Autonomous Nervous System & through it
to influence the mental functions.
It involves;
slow deep inspiration
Holding breath
Near complete expiration.
PRANAYAMA
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Regular practice of pranayama can
modulate the sensitivity of chemo-
receptors & also makes mind calm &
quiet.
Benefit of pranayama;
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Main; nadishodhana / nadisuthi
Benefits;
calm mind, improve focus & concentration.
Balances left & right hemispheres.
Strengthens the immune system.
Provide sufficient oxygen for the
functioning of every cell in our body.
