Abstract
Scientific Inquiry on Various Styles of Yoga for Revitalizing Psychological Health
Highlights
As Madanmohan [1] mentions, the word “Yoga” means union of our individual consciousness with the Universal Divine Consciousness in a super-conscious state known as “Samadhi”
This study is to provide scientific inquiry by reviewing the effectiveness of different styles of yoga in resolving certain psychosocial illnesses such as anxiety, depression, fatigue and stress
According to Yoga Sutras written by the Indian scholar and physician Patanjali in 3000 BC, the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga’ include moral restraints in terms of kindness, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation of vital energies and generosity, observance of purity, contentment, austerity, self-study and surrendering ego, postures, mindful breathing, withdrawal of the senses to the mind, concentration, meditation and attaining pure bliss through tranquility, fulfillment and spiritual illumination (Samadhi) [7]
Summary
Yoga is an ancient discipline designed to bring balance and health to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of the individual. Yoga is often depicted metaphorically as a tree comprising of eight branches or aspects: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Even though Yoga includes all eight aspects, it is most often understood to be a program of physical exercises (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) and in some instances includes meditation (dhyana). There are six major styles of yoga that are practiced and popular worldwide and they are Hatha, Anasara, Iyengar, Bikram, Kundalini and Ashtanga. Studies have shown that irrespective of the style of yoga that is practiced, regular yoga practice revitalizes psychological health by reducing stress, anxiety and depression. This study aims to elucidate the scientific inquiry behind the various styles of yoga in revitalizing psychological health
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