The pranic system involves concentrating breathing through both the nostrils the Ida and Pingala to create a balance in both known as sushumna. Excessive or reduced flow in either Ida or Pingala results in psychological health problems. Yoga is practiced to establish a balance between the two to ensure good physical health and to focus the mind on meditation.Kundalini Yoga is a procedure geared towards attainment of full super consciousness. It is done by the stirring of the kundalini which is a person’s spiritual energy. The stirring of this energy takes place through gradual unlocking of the seven chakras. In case of over activation of the Ida or the pingala exposes the individual to risk of developing psychopathic problems. The unlocking of the chakras not only leads to physical wellbeing but also gives the individual the ability to develop their super consciousness.
Yoga used for psychotherapeutic purposes
Certain psychotic and neurotic disorders can be managed or treated by practice of yoga. This is because practice of certain types of meditations ensures mental stability. For example, shavasana can be used in the treatment of hypertension and anxiety. Psychoanalysis differs from Yoga because psychoanalysis is geared towards resolution of the conflicts and strengthening of the ego for the individual to adjust to the situation. This is contrary to Yoga which removes mental strain and goes beyond the ego for a higher level of spirituality.Mental health yoga techniques
Mental issues such as depression can be cured by certain forms of yoga such as Vajrasana, shashankasana, garbhasana ananda mandir asana, and pranayama. There are other forms of yoga which help in relaxation such as Antar Mouna, Ajapa Japa and Yoga Nidra. These forms change’s an individual’s mind and re-establish their inner genius. To bring out transformation of the mind practice of pratyahara from Raja Yoga developed by patanjali’s is most useful. Through this form of Yoga the unsettling mind is focused to look within and enhances relaxation and improved mental concentration.Yoga has demonstrated its ability to lower depression, anger and anxiety this in turn helps to stabilize the mind. Patients’ hostility has been handled by Yoga sessions this is according to doctors who also state that yoga has demonstrated reduced tensions in patients suffering from chronic ailments. This reflects the need for individuals with physical or psychological issues to participate in yoga training to enhance their health. Yoga has shown that short term practice has far reaching effects which can be developed further to enhance complete control of both the physical and spiritual self. Long term practice of Yoga results into better health this is attributed to the reduced mental disturbance and fatigue. Research has shown that Yoga reduces stress and depression this is seen when researchers conducted a study on pain perception in three groups. The participants were subjected to painful thumbnail procedures. The group comprising of individuals who regularly practice Yoga showed low pain perception as compared to the rest of the groups. MRI scans were performed and the results showed a lot of activity around the brain area related to pain perception in the individuals practicing Yoga. Yoga uses controlled breathing patterns to ensure total body and spirit control where the Yogis focus their mind towards attainment of complete inner peace. This goes to reduce a variety of ailments. Controlled breathing techniques have displayed the ability to treat depression and early stages in recovering alcoholics.
Yoga has been seen to cure incurable ailments such as Asthma but science is yet to explore and accept these methods. Patanjali stated that Yoga’s main focus is to restrict tendencies of the mind and go beyond the ego- Yoga Chitta vritti nirodhah. According to Swami Satyananda “Yoga is a science of consciousness” it provides understanding of the mind processes. It has developed techniques which can be used to experience the different levels of the mind the unconscious, subconscious and conscious as stated by Freud. Freud also states that it is only a small part of the mind which falls under consciousness. On the contrary Yoga suggests that the mind can be developed to become conscious making it super conscious. This gives the individual experiencing this level of consciousness the ability to perform without use of their sensory organs for example; an individual will be able to see without eyes. Yoga works only when the body and mind are combined this also ensures the well being of both the mind and body and a heightened sense of spirituality. Yoga is done in full consciousness with eyes closed coupled with rhythmic breathing to enhance functioning between the mind body and prana. Prana is the energy which gives life to the body. Free flow of this energy keeps an individual mentally and physically healthy.
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