Yoga Therapy Overview / योग चिकित्सा — परिचय
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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)
English
Yoga therapy applies yogic tools (asana, pranayama, lifestyle) as complementary wellness support — referenced in DYeD career paths (yoga therapist role). Not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Work with physicians for clinical conditions.
हिंदी
योग चिकित्सा — योगिक उपकरण (आसन, प्राणायाम, जीवनशैली) पूरक कल्याण — DYeD career (yoga therapist)। चिकित्सा/निदान का विकल्प नहीं। clinical conditions में चिकित्सक के साथ।
Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना
Scope & Pancha Kosha Model
EN: Yoga therapy (teaching context) addresses annamaya (body/asana), pranamaya (breath), manomaya (stress/relaxation) — see Pancha Kosha B4. Individualised plans; no generic “cure protocol.”
HI: annamaya (शरीर), pranamaya (श्वास), manomaya (तनाव) — B4। individual plan; generic cure protocol नहीं।
| Tool | Example use (wellness) |
|---|---|
| Asana modification | Back care gentle sequence |
| Pranayama | Slow breathing for stress (not asthma treatment) |
| Yoga Nidra | Relaxation adjunct |
| Lifestyle | Mitahara, routine (see Gita 6.16 B2) |
Labh / Application — लाभ एवं पाठ्यक्रम में उपयोग
English
- DYeD career module — understand yoga therapist role boundaries.
- Integration with Tier A — modify asanas using Anatomy B5.
- Referral literacy — when to stop yoga and seek clinician.
हिंदी
- DYeD career — therapist role सीमा।
- Tier A — B5 से modify।
- referral — चिकित्सक कब।
Savdhani / Cautions — सावधानी
| Issue | English | हिंदी |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis by yoga teacher | Outside scope — refer to doctor | निदान नहीं |
| Replacing medication | Never advise stopping drugs | दवा बंद नहीं |
| Cancer/serious disease cure | No protocol claims | cure दावा नहीं |
| Unqualified therapy practice | Additional training may be required | अतिरिक्त प्रशिक्षण |
MPYPCP Exam Quick Points
| Complementary role | Not primary medicine |
| Kosha model | B4 reference |
| Tools | Asana, pranayama, nidra, lifestyle |
| Referral | Acute/chronic disease → MD |
References
- MDNIY — Yoga for Health
- AYUSH yoga therapy guidelines (reference)
- MPYPCP DYeD syllabus
- Gore — APYP
Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier E7
