Yoga & Naturopathy
Yoga
The Yoga we know was developed as a part of tantric civilisation, which existed in India more than 10,000 years ago. Now Yoga is developed as a separate medical science combined with Naturopathy.
Patanjali propounded it in a systematic form; which consists of eight components namely restraint, observance of austerity, physical postures, breathing exercise, restraining of sense organs, contemplation, meditation and samadhi. These steps in the practice of Yoga have potential in improvement of social behaviour, improvement of physical health, improvement of better circulation of oxygenated blood in body, restraining the sense organs and thereby the mind and in inducing tranquility and serenity in the mind. The practice of integrated type of yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders / disease and improves individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations. A number of physical postures are described in yogic works to improve body health, to prevent disease and to cure illness. The physical postures are to be chosen judiciously and are to be practiced in a right way to derive the benefits. Breathing exercise helps in supply of proper oxygenated blood in the body.
Studies have revealed that the yogic practices improve the intelligence and memory and help in developing resistance to endure situations of strain and stress and also to develop an integrated psychosomatic personality, meditation is yet another exercise which can stabilize emotional changes and prevent abnormal functions of vital organs of the body. Studies have shown that meditation not only restrains the sense organs but also controls the autonomic nervous system.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is not just a system of medicine but a way of life. It is often referred as drugless therapy. It is based mainly on the ancient practice of the application of the simple laws of nature.
It is based mainly on the ancient practice of the application of the simple laws of nature. There are two schools of thought regarding the approach of naturopathy. One group believes in the ancient Indian methods.
The advocacy of naturopathy pay particular attention to eating and living habits, adoption of purificatory measures, use of hydrotherapy, cold packs, mud packs, massage and a variety of measure based on their innovative talent.
A carefully supervised total fast or partial fast is advocated to clear the system of toxic accumulation. Water or dilute fruit juices are permitted. The naturopathy has to keep a strict supervision lest the patient may develop physical and emotional untoward effects. The system believes that, if the way of life is properly organised, one can get the bounties of energy, health and happiness from the benevolent nature. What one has to do for prevention of disease, promotion of health and to get therapeutic advantages is to adopt natural means to living. Naturopathy is based on various treatments like magneto therapy, massage therapy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, reflexology, chromotherapy, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga therapy, diet therapy.