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Rameswar Pal

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

Dr. Rameswar Pal is an Assistant Professor of Human Physiology at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. He was awarded a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Bharathiar University, India. He completed his Ph.D. thesis work at the Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. He is a life member of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI), the Physiological Society of India (PSI), and the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). He has published a book chapter and many full papers. He has also published several abstracts in conference proceedings and delivered many lectures. He has been awarded a travel grant to attend the 1st Tehran IBRO/APRC Associate School of Cognitive Neurosciences on Functional Human Brain Mapping in Tehran, Iran, in 2015. He was also awarded "The Sushila Thaker Prakriti Mandir Prize" for research investigation in Natural Health, Naturopathy, and Yoga by the APPI at APPICON 2015.

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Yogic practice brings many health benefits at both physical and mental levels. Yoga has many therapeutic aspects and the research on yoga therapy is increasing day by day. It encompasses yoga therapy for lifestyle-related disorders like hypertension, diabetes, cancer, stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga - Exploring the Health Benefits and Diverse Dimensions explores different dimensions of yoga, such as traditional knowledge, health impacts, and other aspects promoting mental, emotional, and physical health backed by scientific research.

Yoga

Yoga

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Exploring the Multidimensional Health Effects of Yogasana: A Comprehensive Overview

By Sobika Rao and Rameswar Pal

The term “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj,” which translates to “to join,” “to yoke,” or “to unite.” Its global appeal stems from its evidence-based holistic approach. Today, a robust scientific consensus exists on the therapeutic benefits of Yoga, supported by a burgeoning body of research. Various Yogic practices, including asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath control), and dhyana (meditation), offer multifaceted health advantages. Yogasana, a cornerstone of Yoga, integrates physical postures with controlled breathing techniques to enhance physiological, psychological, and emotional well-being. As the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga, Yogasana yields diverse physiological effects, from cellular modulation to systemic improvements across the human body. Sukshma vyama, a subset of Yogasana, promotes localized blood circulation and facilitates articulation in synovial joints, thereby optimizing biomechanical alignment and mitigating muscular imbalances. Moreover, Yogasana induces slower, deeper breathing patterns, eliciting a predominant activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is crucial for stress management in modern society. Specific asanas stimulate digestive functions, facilitating the absorption and elimination of metabolic waste products, thereby fostering gastrointestinal health and optimizing the gut-brain axis. This chapter offers a comprehensive synthesis of scientific literature elucidating the physiological and psychological effects of Yogasana practice, providing an empirically grounded understanding of its therapeutic potential.

Part of the book: Yoga

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