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महर्षि पतंजलि योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा परिषद (संचलित: 2007)

Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga / योग के लिए शरीर रचना

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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)

English

Applied anatomy for yoga teachers — skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and nervous systems relevant to asana and pranayama. Based on Gore — Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices, MDNIY monographs, and YCB safety modules. Supports informed teaching; not medical diagnosis.

हिंदी

योग शिक्षकों के लिए व्यावहारिक शारीर रचना — अस्थि, मांसपेशी, श्वसन, तंत्रिका तंत्र। Gore, MDNIY, YCB सुरक्षा मॉड्यूल। सूचित शिक्षण; नैदानिक नहीं।

Scope: Know enough anatomy to modify asanas and refer students to clinicians — not to treat conditions. See Tier A asana pages.
Related: Tadasana A2 | Bhujangasana A4 | Pranayama A8

Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना

Yoga anatomy spine muscles safe alignmentRespiratory and nervous system yoga practice

Systems & Yoga Relevance

SystemYoga relevance
Skeletal / SpineNeutral spine in Tadasana; extension in Bhujangasana; flexion in Padahastasana
MuscularErector spinae (backbends); hamstrings (forward folds); core stability
RespiratoryDiaphragm in pranayama; rib cage mobility; no forced breath
NervousParasympathetic activation in Shavasana/Yoga Nidra (teaching context)
CardiovascularInversions/Bhastrika caution in hypertension — refer to doctor

Alignment principle (Gore/MDNIY): EN — Stack joints; avoid compression at lumbar/cervical in extremes. HI — joint stack; lumbar/cervical compression से बचें।

Common teaching checks: EN — Knee over ankle in lunges; neck neutral in Sarvangasana prep; modify for pregnancy. HI — घुटना टखने पर; गर्दन neutral; गर्भ में modify।

Labh / Application — लाभ एवं अभ्यास में उपयोग

English

  • Injury prevention — evidence-informed modification language.
  • YCB practicum — explain why contraindications exist on A-topic pages.
  • Student referral — know when to stop practice and seek medical advice.

हिंदी

  • चोट prevention — संशोधन भाषा।
  • YCB practicum — A-विषय contraindications का कारण।
  • रेफरल — चिकित्सक कब।
Disclaimer: Philosophy study supports yoga education; not medical or psychiatric treatment. | दर्शन शिक्षा सहायक है; चिकित्सा/मनोचिकित्सा का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Study Cautions — सावधानी

IssueEnglishहिंदी
Teaching beyond scopeYoga teachers are not physiotherapists/doctorsचिकित्सक नहीं
One-size alignmentIndividual variation in bone structureव्यक्तिगत अंतर
Ignoring painSharp pain = stop; dull stretch ≠ injury always — assessतीखा दर्द = रुकें
Anatomy without practicePair with supervised asana labsप्रयोगशाला जरूरी

YCB Exam Quick Points

Gore text useAPYP reference for DYeD/DYTT
Spine in asanaFlexion/extension/neutral
PranayamaDiaphragmatic breathing base
YCB safetyContraindications in practicum

References

  1. Gore — Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic Practices
  2. MDNIY Yogasana Monograph
  3. MDNIY Pranayama Monograph
  4. YCB YPI Syllabus — Safety module

Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier B5