Everything You Must Know About Therapeutic Yoga

What is Therapeutic Yoga?

Therapeutic Yoga is a modified form of Yoga that blends traditional Yoga with specialised techniques to heal and manage specific health conditions. It is customised according to your health needs and focuses more on healing than fitness.

Therapeutic Yoga, a modern therapy, combines traditional yoga concepts with Western medical knowledge and modern scientific research. 

Traditional Yoga aims to achieve physical and mental health through a generalised method that includes Asanas (Yoga postures), Pranayama (Yoga breathing techniques) and Meditation.

Therapeutic Yoga gives importance to recovery through a personalised and accessible plan.

These sessions are modified to accommodate your physical limitations and health issues.

Why is Therapeutic Yoga Gaining Popularity?

"Today, Yoga is a wildly popular, multi-billion-dollar industry with over 300 million practitioners and instructors worldwide." - Global Wellness Institute.

You know how popular Yoga has become, right? Have you given it a try at least once? If not, then it's time to!

Therapeutic Yoga is gaining popularity for these reasons ;

• There is a rising demand for holistic solutions in treating chronic health issues.
• Benefits that alternative therapies provide to complement conventional treatment methods.
• Research is ongoing in therapeutic Yoga, which proves its potential.
• The need to address mental and emotional health issues.

How Can Therapeutic Yoga Help You?

1. Physical Healing

Therapeutic Yoga can help with pain, including arthritis, back pain, muscle pain, and headaches, and improve flexibility. It can also support weight loss, cure digestive issues, and improve cardiac and respiratory health. 

2. Mental Well-Being

Breathing techniques and mindfulness can alleviate stress, anxiety and depression, improve your mood and help you sleep better.

3. Managing Chronic Conditions

The gentle movements of therapeutic Yoga reduce pain, improve strength and flexibility, and strengthen the immune system. In chronic arthritis, Therapeutic Yoga reduces pain and improves mobility. In gut-related chronic issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), it reduces abdominal pain and discomfort, improves digestion, and relieves stress and anxiety, enabling you to lead a better life.

4. Hormonal Balance 

Therapeutic Yoga maintains overall  balance by stimulating the hormone-producing glands. In conditions like menopause and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), where big hormonal shifts occur, it balances the endocrine system, relieves anxiety and depression and reduces physical discomfort and symptoms like hot flashes.

Core Principles of Therapeutic Yoga

What makes therapeutic Yoga so effective ? Let us find out.

1. Individualised Approach

In Therapeutic Yoga, we craft the entire Yoga session according to your needs. For example, a session for a patient with chronic knee arthritis will differ from that for another patient with chronic back pain. Mental and emotional factors are also considered while personalising it for you.

2. Holistic Techniques

Therapeutic Yoga incorporates different yoga techniques for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Gentle postures and stretches, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation are incorporated to promote full-body healing.

3. Restorative Techniques

This is one of the main reasons Therapeutic Yoga differs from traditional Yoga. It involves slow, simple movements supported by props like blankets, Yoga blocks, and chairs, breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, and mindfulness.

Common Conditions Addressed by Therapeutic Yoga

Therapeutic Yoga is great for a wide range of health issues. Whether you are dealing with chronic headaches, poor gut health, recovering from strained muscles, high blood pressure, or hormonal imbalances, medical therapeutic Yoga can heal you.

Here is a list of common conditions where therapeutic Yoga has proven beneficial- 

• Digestive disorders like bloating, constipation, acid reflux, IBS
• Chronic pain affecting the back, knees, neck and other joints
• Anxiety and stress disorders
• Depression
• Sleep disorders
• Menopause and hormonal imbalances
• Premenstrual Syndrome and menstrual cramps
• Headache and migraine
• Respiratory issues like asthma and bronchitis
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia (long-standing pain all over the body or in specific parts like the neck, back or abdomen)

Therapeutic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: What's the Difference?

I thought Yoga was all about spirituality and flexibility. I was doubtful about being able to do the difficult postures as I have joint issues and am not very flexible. But once I started with therapeutic Yoga, I felt really good. Yoga is a different form of Yoga that is easy to practice. I already feel the difference after just one session." - Nirva Client after experiencing her first therapeutic Yoga session at Nirva. 

What sets therapeutic Yoga apart from traditional yoga? Let us look at the gain differences.

1. Main Goal

Traditional Yoga teaches postures and yoga breathing techniques to improve physical strength and flexibility. The therapeutic Yoga method involves gentler, more restorative techniques to cure specific conditions, emphasising long-term recovery.

2. Customisation and Accessibility 

Traditional Yoga is a generalised practice for maintaining overall fitness, whereas therapeutic Yoga provides a personalised approach to healing and recovering from health conditions. The complex postures of traditional Yoga may not be accessible to those with physical disabilities. Still, they can practise therapeutic yoga poses that are specifically customised to their health issues.

3. Yoga Sessions

Traditional Yoga classes are conducted as group sessions, while therapeutic Yoga involves one-to-one sessions for more personalised guidance from the Yoga experts.

Therapeutic Yoga and Spirituality

"Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul." - Amit Ray

The term 'Yoga' in the Ayurvedic language (Sanskrit) means 'union', referring to its aim to reunite the Atma (soul) with the ‘Paramatma’ (supreme principle), which is believed to be the ultimate destination for our souls. This spiritual side of Traditional Yoga is beyond religious beliefs and is all about connecting with yourself on a deeper level.

You do not have to be spiritual to practise Therapeutic Yoga. This form of Yoga focuses on treating ailments of the body and mind using scientific research and an evidence-based approach. It does not include the concept of soul and inner self. 

Therapeutic Meditation in Yoga

Just like therapeutic yoga, traditional practices of meditation have also been modified to include therapeutic aspects. This version of meditation called ‘therapeutic meditation’ or ‘meditation therapy’ combines meditation techniques with modern healing methods, to promote physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Therapeutic meditation helps you manage health conditions like -

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sleep disorders
• Stress
• Addictions
   

Meditation therapy includes techniques such as - 

• Focusing on your breath or a sound
• Exercising your shoulder and neck muscles
• Mindful breathing
• Body scanning 
• Acknowledging pain in your body 

This combination of mental and physical techniques helps improve mental and emotional health, increases self-awareness, and cognitive functions like attention, memory, reasoning, and problem solving.

Nirva's Expert Therapeutic Yoga Service

Ready to try therapeutic Yoga and change your life?

Talk to world-class therapeutic Yoga and Ayurveda experts, such as Yoga at Nirva Health, and get personalised advice to manage your health concerns naturally!

What Makes Our Service Stand Out From the Rest?

1. Personalised Programs for Chronic Conditions

Certified Therapeutic Yoga and ayurvedic expert at Nirva work together to create a customised plan that suits your disease condition, body flexibility and mobility, and mental health. 

Specialised programs are available to address conditions affecting gut health, joint health, menopause, and other chronic health issues. Experience one-on-one Therapeutic Yoga sessions with our expert practitioners for excellent guidance.

2. Integration with Ayurveda

Holistic well-being requires a holistic approach. Receive personalised Ayurvedic dietary plans and recommendations from our Ayurvedic health experts. Learn how to combine therapeutic Yoga with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda for exceptional results!

3. Personalised Expert Consultations 

At Nirva, our Yoga sessions are led by highly qualified instructors with extensive expertise. Our team provides continuous support through health coaching and therapeutic guidance.

4. App for Support and Guidance 

Monitor your journey with our progress tracker, view recorded sessions, and get real-time dedicated support and guidance. Download the Nirva app now to get started on your health transformation.

5. Continuous Monitoring 

Patient feedback is our highest priority. Therapeutic sessions at Nirva are refined to address new needs, considering our patient's progress and valuable suggestions. This collaborative approach ensures continued healing. 

6. Combination of Modern Science and Ancient Practices 

At Nirva, you get the best of both worlds. The perfect blend of traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern therapeutic Yoga will give you a transformative experience.

Success Stories: How Therapeutic Yoga Has Helped Our Clients

Our patients' experiences speak volumes. Find inspiration in these testimonials, showcasing the power of therapeutic Yoga.

1. Menopause Management

"Nirva helped me with perimenopause and all that came with it: the constant mood swings and anger. The doctors gave me a personal diet and daily Yoga videos. I had regular online discussions on my progress with a doctor who examines my health holistically and helps me use ayurvedic natural healing." - Livia, UK

2. Gut Health Improvement

"My gut health, bloating, and IBS symptoms improved considerably. My health coach encouraged me to try different foods, drinks, Yoga, and meditation. Having the live one-to-one sessions was great. It was useful to save my favourite recipes, Yoga, and meditation on the Nirva app, and I could keep referring back to them." - Bal

3. Relief From Chronic Pain

"I have found relief in my issues like chronic thigh pain and fatigue. The pranayamas and loosening stretches, while they appear simple on the outside, work on the inner channels of the body in a way no other exercise can. The pace is slow and gentle to help the body get used to the exercises and learn to be mindful rather than distracted as we are prone to be." - Srikala Venugopal

Join Nirva's Therapeutic Yoga Program

Are you curious about how our therapeutic Yoga program can help you? Here's the process -

• Initial doctor's consultation at zero cost.
• Guided registration process.
• Visit Nirva Health's website.
• Fill in your details to book a 30-minute free consultation with our expert health coach.
• Select preferred dates and timings for a free call.
• Based on your goals, preferences, and specific health concerns, our health coach and Yoga experts will craft the most suitable therapeutic Yoga and diet plans for you.
• Get enrolled to begin your journey with us and to receive tailored diet and Yoga recommendations.
• Stay connected with our experts through our app and get real-time updates.
• Join Nirva's Holistic Journey

Take the first step towards feeling your best. Join Nirva for personalised care and support at every step. We encourage you to explore Nirva's premium plans and hope to work together on the path to your long-term well-being!

Wrap-Up

Adopting therapeutic Yoga in your wellness journey can rejuvenate your body and mind and bring about exceptional changes by addressing chronic health issues. 

Find balance with Nirva's therapeutic Yoga sessions and lead a more balanced lifestyle. Embark on your path to wellness and healing with Nirva!