SIAHMSR Wellness

Clinical Yoga

–Clinical Yoga to boost wellbeing

written by dr sanjana v.b

dr sanjana p vb

Yoga in clinical practice helps as an adjunct therapy to boost physical &mental wellbeing. The recent research studies have emphasized that various ailments and diseases of brain, musculoskeletal system, mind have been relieved by the consistent practice of clinical yoga methods.

Clinical yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice originated in Indian subcontinent but still relevant medical adjunct therapy which has multiple implications in various realms of clinical medicine practice. Most researches and clinical trials elucidate the significance of yoga breathing on nervous system stimulation. Yoga as a method of physical exercise and movement offers tremendously positive impact on human body and mind.

Traditional yoga practices include breath control, meditation, postures and self-reflection and these help in balancing human body and mind rhythm in the most fulfilling way if practiced in the right and appropriate ways.

Clinical yoga has great significance in our day-to-day life as a simple and easy method helping to improve strength, flexibility, posture and balance. Clinical yoga applies these benefits provided by the consistently practiced yoga in restoring the rhythm and balance of body and mind.

Clinical yoga has various therapeutic applications in managing a large number of chronic and complex diseases. However, the clinical yoga practice requires consistent practice and meticulously chosen diets to get the maximum benefits within 6-12 weeks.

In SIAHMSR WELLNESS Clinic we teach our clients the best yoga poses and meditation techniques tailoring to individual needs. In clinical yoga practice we assess & evaluate the level of pathology including the structural and functional changes caused by the ongoing disease process, using the innovative and precise investigative techniques.

Holistic approach- focusing on whole person wellness

Clinical yoga incorporates appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises of yoga, mindfulness and meditation.  It is a holistic individualized approach taking into account the physical and mental symptoms, distresses felt specifically by the person, the lifestyle& habits, diet, stress levels and environment of the person who needs clinical yoga therapy.

Health benefits of Clinical yoga

The recent research studies have emphasized that various ailments and diseases of brain, musculoskeletal system, mind have been relieved by the consistent practice of clinical yoga methods.

  • Yoga to reduce blood glucose levels

It helps to regulate blood glucose levels. Certain specific yoga poses and breathing techniques help to manage diabetes &insulin resistance.

  • Yoga to reduce autoimmune &cardiovascular diseases

Clinical yoga like pranayama breathing exercises exclusively is designed to de-stress the mind and they also aid in mitigating stress induced cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.

  • Yoga to boost mental health &wellbeing

Yoga helps to reduce aggressive behavior, depressive mood and anxiety. Regular practice of yoga boosts mental energy &positive feelings.

  • Yoga to prevent cardiovascular &other non-communicable diseases

According to world health organization 80% of non-communicable diseases related deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory distresses and diabetes. Clinical yoga practices have crucial role in mitigating the risk. Yoga aids in de-stressing your mind, calm the rhythm of your heart and stabilizes your mind in a simple and effective manner.

Yoga boosts physical activity. Most of the lifestyle and non -communicable diseases originate from sedentary life style and physical and mental inactivity.

  • Yoga postures &mudras to boost neuroplasticity of brain

Our physical body and mind need constant stimulation for their healthy functioning. Even our brain function is boosted by carefully focused yogic breathing and postures. This enhances the “neuroplasticity” potential of our brain. Stimulating the brain helps to create new neuronal connections and pathways and help to prevent neurodegenerative diseases.

  •  Yoga helps to stabilize neuroendocrine systems& hormones

Excessive stress levels can disrupt the neuro endocrine system of the body first affecting the autonomous nervous system and subsequently causing hormonal imbalances in multiple glands. Yoga helps to bring back balance in hormones of the body soothing the nervous system gradually.

Clinical yoga and research studies

The studies on yoga unravel more good effects of this ancient wisdom in the light of advancing scientific knowledge. Yoga breathing, mindfulness and poses have proved their efficacy in managing musculoskeletal and brain related diseases, in lifestyle diseases and psychiatric and psychological problems.

   Chronic stress may eventually lead to immunosuppression. Yogic practices help to promote parasympathetic system and vagus nerve functions. Mindful meditation helps to increase cortical thickness and gray matter concerned with emotional regulation such as the insula, the ventromedial pre-frontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex.

 It is definitely an effective adjunct therapy in mitigating the risk of non-communicable diseases as well as in improving mental health and quality of life.

Written by dr sanjana p vb

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