Yoga Therapy: Healing Through Ancient Wisdom

  • Rooted in the sacred texts of ancient India, Yoga Therapy offers a holistic approach to wellness that aligns mind and body. Drawing from the profound wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita, this practice integrates therapeutic techniques with traditional yogic principles to address a range of physical, mental, and emotional ailments.
    Adhija Vyadhi and Anadhija Vyadhi are terms that describe different origins and types of diseases or ailments.
    Adhija Vyadhi refers to diseases that originate from the mind or stress to the body. The term “Adhija” means “produced by the mind,” and these ailments are thought to arise from mental factors such as stress, anxiety, negative emotions, or unresolved psychological issues.
    Anadhija Vyadhi refers to those which occur as a result of any external cause such as an accident. The term “Anadhija” means “not produced by the mind (somatic),” indicating that these conditions have physical or environmental origins.

    IAYT Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy

    For Adhija Vyadhi: Focus on mental and emotional therapies, including Pranayama, mindfulness and meditation, stress management practices, asanas, mantra chanting to address the root psychological causes.
    For Anadhija Vyadhi: Combine physical treatments with therapeutic asana practices, pranayama, diet to balance doshas, lifestyle changes tailored to support the body’s healing process and improve overall health.

    By integrating insights from these concepts, Yoga Therapy offers a holistic approach to healing that considers both the mind and body, aiming for a balanced and harmonious state of well-being.