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

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।

⚠️ MPYPCP DYeD trains educators; clinical yoga therapy may require additional qualifications per employer/AYUSH norms.
Related: Pancha Kosha B4 | Anatomy B5 | Ethics E4

इस अध्याय में / In this chapter

English

  • Yoga therapy vs yoga class — individualised protocol
  • Referral network: physician, PT, mental health
  • MPYPCP yoga therapy certificate scope

हिंदी

  • योग चिकित्सा vs सामान्य कक्षा
  • referral नेटवर्क
  • MPYPCP सर्टिफिकेट

EN: Yoga therapy is not a louder class — it is a quieter conversation between practitioner and student, designing practice for specific conditions within documented scope.

HI: योग चिकित्सा तेज़ कक्षा नहीं — छात्र के साथ चुपचाप संवाद, विशिष्ट स्थिति के लिए अभ्यास।

Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना

Yoga therapy complementary wellness scope

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।

ToolExample use (wellness)
Asana modificationBack care gentle sequence
PranayamaSlow breathing for stress (not asthma treatment)
Yoga NidraRelaxation adjunct
LifestyleMitahara, 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।
Disclaimer: Educational material for DYeD/DYTT/PGDYeD programmes; not medical diagnosis or treatment. | DYeD/DYTT शिक्षा सामग्री; चिकित्सा/निदान नहीं।

Savdhani / Cautions — सावधानी

IssueEnglishहिंदी
Diagnosis by yoga teacherOutside scope — refer to doctorनिदान नहीं
Replacing medicationNever advise stopping drugsदवा बंद नहीं
Cancer/serious disease cureNo protocol claimscure दावा नहीं
Unqualified therapy practiceAdditional training may be requiredअतिरिक्त प्रशिक्षण

MPYPCP Exam Quick Points

Complementary roleNot primary medicine
Kosha modelB4 reference
ToolsAsana, pranayama, nidra, lifestyle
ReferralAcute/chronic disease → MD

Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप

English

  • Assessment → goal → protocol → review
  • Never diagnose; support adjunct care
  • Cross-ref B5 Anatomy, D6 Yogic Physio

हिंदी

  • मूल्यांकन → लक्ष्य → protocol
  • निदान नहीं
  • B5, D6
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References

  1. MDNIY — Yoga for Health
  2. AYUSH yoga therapy guidelines (reference)
  3. MPYPCP DYeD syllabus
  4. Gore — APYP

Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier E7