MENTAL HEALTH AND YOGA

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                          MENTAL HEALTH AND YOGA



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Unlocking the Healing Potential of Yoga: Managing Disorders with Mind-Body Harmony

Yoga has proven to be an effective tool in managing a range of disorders, including anxiety, neurosis, and depression. Rigorous research, conducted both in India and abroad, has delved into the prophylactic, promotive, and curative aspects of Yoga. Reputed institutions in India, such as the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Vivekananda Yoga Kendra (VYK), and Kaivalyadhama in Lonavla, have conducted extensive research, examining physiological and clinical variables.

Unlocking Extraordinary Human Potential

Earlier studies at AIIMS focused on the physiological capabilities of Yogis who displayed extraordinary abilities, such as remaining in airtight compartments or underground spaces, achieved through the lowering of their metabolism and voluntary control over heart rate. These investigations revealed that long-term yoga practice can empower individuals with voluntary control over their autonomic nervous systems.

A Multitude of Benefits

Studies conducted have unveiled a host of benefits associated with yoga practice. Six months of dedicated yogic practice have been shown to enhance parasympathetic activities, stabilize autonomic balance during stress, induce a relative hypermetabolic state, improve thermoregulation efficiency, enhance body flexibility, boost physical efficiency at submaximal levels of work, increase adaptability to environmental stressors, and enhance cognitive functions like concentration, memory, learning efficiency, and vigilance.

Yoga as Therapy

Yoga asanas (postures) and breath techniques have proven beneficial in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with major depressive disorder. Recent studies, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, provide compelling evidence of the therapeutic potential and effects of yoga.

A 2019 article in the British Journal of Psychiatry examined the evidence base for using yoga as a therapeutic intervention in psychiatric disorders, highlighting its positive impact on symptoms of depression, suicidal thoughts, negative symptoms, quality of life, and social cognition in individuals with schizophrenia. Emerging evidence also suggests that yoga leads to favorable changes in biomarkers, including enhanced GABA neurotransmission and increased serotonin levels in the brain.

In conclusion, the power of yoga to heal and transform is undeniable. Its ability to harmonize mind and body has the potential to alleviate a wide range of disorders and promote overall well-being. As research continues to uncover the science behind these benefits, yoga stands as a potent ally in the quest for mental and physical health.

 

Reference
Yoga for psychiatric disorder’ From fad to evidence-based intervention? The British Journal of Psychiatry 1.3 doi:10.1192/bjp 2019.249
Gharote ML, lockhart M. Eds, The Art of Survival: A Guide to Yoga Therapy, London , England : Unwin Hyman Limited; 1987. 5.
 

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