What is yoga therapy?

Yoga can be applied as a remedial therapy for a wide variety of ailments and health issues. The effects and benefits of yoga practice are listed below so that you can easily understand why yoga is so powerful as a remedial health therapy.

HOW IT WORKS

Yoga Postures - Asana

Massage and squeeze the internal organs. (This improves the function of each organ and tones them so that they are regular and balanced in their effective operation)
Directly influences the endocrine glands by applying pressure to them. (This has a powerful effect on the secretion of hormones into the blood)
Stretch, twists and tones the muscles of the body. (Relieves muscle pains and improves circulation)
Articulates the joints (Helps to remove stiffness and joint pain)

Yoga Breathing - Pranayama

Increase of oxygen to the blood rejuvenates the metabolic process of regeneration in all the growth of the body.
Control over the breathing calms the emotions and clears the foggy mind so you can think clearly.
Retention of the breath increases the vitality and raises the energy levels of the body and mind.

Relaxation - Yoga Nidra

A specialized yoga practice that generates deep relaxation.
Visualization of archetypes to release the unconscious mind

Meditation - Dhyana

The mind becomes concentrated and focused with a deep sense of relaxation. The process allows you to look into the mind and your patterns of behavior. When you can see the cause, then the solution is obvious. The choice is yours.

BENEFITS OF YOGA THERAPY

Yoga has been thoroughly researched and found to be very effective in treating the following ailments:

Asthma
Hypertension
Anxiety
Insomnia
Low Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Spastic Colon
Depression

Remember that when you decide to treat the cause and not the symptom, then Yoga is your best choice.