Topic 2.02: What is Yoga Therapy?
Within the field of Yoga, a specialisation known as Yoga Therapy has emerged.
While yoga is a healthy pursuit that can benefit it’s practitioners in its general form, yoga therapy is an evolving field which focuses on using evidence-based yogic practices in the treatment of specific health conditions.
Yoga therapy is the adaptation and application of Yoga practices and techniques to help individuals facing health challenges at any level. It is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga It helps reduce suffering, assists in managing symptoms and improves functionality, and helps a person physically, their perspectives about themselves and their condition.
The game-changing therapeutic framework for Yoga Therapy’s application is a treatment approach, whereby the practice of yoga is applied towards relieving and healing specific health challenges producing remarkable results.
Yoga Therapy is, however, equally relevant and perhaps even more important as a form of preventative medicine. As a complete lifestyle, Yoga affords practitioners a range of positive practices that cultivate and maintain wellbeing.