We have all heard of yoga, it is an ancient practice, but not many know about the scientific concept behind it. Many people see yoga as just a practice of assuming some body postures (asana) and the benefits of those on our body systems like improving flexibility or circulation.
But in reality, YOGA IS A LIFESTYLE. So, what is this lifestyle all about? We though SWITCH INDIA got this opportunity to explore the largest YOGA CENTRE-KAIVALYADHAM, and get ourselves acquainted with the traditional yoga and scientific reasons to understand its benefits.
Multidisciplinary approach towards achieving good health includes practice of yoga, meditation, dietary modifications and prayer these are essential components of yogic lifestyle. The centre provides this service to people to allow them to incorporate the essential habits required to improve the overall health.
The main aim of practicing this lifestyle is to control the emotional responses, promote mental and spiritual health. Modern day health care system provides different approaches to treat the diseases and promote good health, but in order to lead a happy and fulfilling life one needs to take time out and reconnect with their own selves.
He emphasizes on how our daily life decisions are influenced by emotions which are not always right, what is important for us is to have a control on these emotional impulses in-order to change the unhealthy practices which have a negative impact on our health.
Once we learn the art of controlling the emotional impulses and work towards building habits and sustain those changes, it becomes a healthy lifestyle.
Mr. Manjeet Rai conducted a small introductory session on basic yoga poses and chanting of OM. He explaines the importance of following correct steps to attain a final pose or asana, the speed required to do it, body alignment while performing, for many of us it was the 1st time of practicing yoga which made it difficult for us to attain and maintain asanas.
But the session was motivating in its own way, it gave a jist of where our limitations are, and can be improved with practice. Inspiring us to incorporate yoga in our daily schedules.
The centre has its very own research centre where the yogic practice done on patients and its effects on body systems is studied with respect to biochemistry, physiological and psychological aspects. There is a lot of scope in finding the scientific reasoning to justify the effects of yogic practice on human body.
GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF YOGA AND CULTURAL SYNTHESIS provides 13 different courses in yoga therapy including short term certificate courses and degree course (Bachelor in arts- yoga philosophy).
A comprehensive programme for rejuvenation works by use of various natural elements to cleanse and detoxify the body. Includes hydrotherapy, mud bath, massages, aroma therapy and accupressure.
Hospital provides different treatment approaches which are patient specific. A complete health check-up is done prior to the admission in the centre by Ayurveda doctors and a precise treatment planned for them. Following are some of the combination of treatment programmes.
