Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy may be defined as the application of Yogic principles to a particular person with the objective of achieving a particular spiritual, psychological, or physiological goal.

The means employed are comprised of intelligently conceived steps that include but are not limited to the components of Ashtanga Yoga, which includes the educational teachings of yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Also included are the application of meditation, textual study, spiritual or psychological counseling, chanting, imagery, prayer, and ritual to meet the needs of the individual. Yoga therapy respects individual differences in age, culture, religion, philosophy, occupation, and mental and physical health. The knowledgeable and competent yogin or yogini applies Yoga Therapy according to the period, the place, and the practitioner'age, strength, and activities. Also included are the application of meditation, textual study, spiritual or psychological counseling, chanting, imagery, prayer, and ritual to meet the needs of the individual. Yoga therapy respects individual differences in age, culture, religion, philosophy, occupation, and mental and physical health.

Benefits of Yoga Therapy

• Yoga increases your flexibility.
  
• Yoga helps you to build strength.
  
• Yoga improves your posture.
  
• Yoga helps to keep your joints healthy
  
• Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice.
  
• Yoga reduces stress.
  
• Yoga lowers blood pressure.
  
• Yoga helps you to make healthier life choices.