When we view “Yoga” therapeutically, then we obviously would need to explore the various practices of Yoga under physical, mental, emotional & spiritual sub-headings.The following have been pronounced as “Limbs of Yoga therapy”
1. Yama, Niyama, Mitaahara – Codes of Conduct & Diet regulations
2. Kriya – Cleansing practices
3. Asana – Physical Postures
4. Pranayama – Breathing techniques
5. Mudra/ bandha – Neuro-muscular locks
6. Relaxation
7. Dhyana – Meditation
Each of these 7 limbs are applied for every disorder, to treat “holistically”. Each of the practices in Yoga cannot be practiced in absolute isolation because for a …