The Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga: A Comprehensive analysis of its effects on mental health and well-being

Authors

  • Sudhamayee Kumar Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Sonamukhi College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i10.024

Keywords:

Therapeutic, Yoga, mental health, well-being, Self

Abstract

The roots of the word “health” are “heal” and “thy” (self), implying self-healing. As healers of the self, doctors, we must understand what the self is. There are often two categories of self: The ego-created self, also referred to as the taught exterior self of the body, mind, and social self. the real you, the spiritual you, the one who is watching or witnessing. Now that we have a better understanding of the self, let’s explore the characteristics of health. We may think that because we are practicing physicians, the body can heal itself. We do not consider undergraduate medical education to include instruction in psychology or psychiatry. According to this concept, the aim of health systems is the welfare of individuals. We know how the mind develops, how it is disrupted, and the various strategies utilized by pharmaceutical and nonpharmacological techniques to restore this troubled mind because we are behavioral specialists. You can learn more about the numerous ways that yoga can enhance your mental and physical health by reading about this topic. You can look at the research that demonstrates yoga’s efficacy as a supplemental therapy for illnesses like anxiety, sadness, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You might also look into the ways that yoga improves mental health, such as how it affects neuroplasticity, self-awareness, mindfulness, and stress levels.

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Published

13-10-2022

How to Cite

Kumar, S. (2022). The Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga: A Comprehensive analysis of its effects on mental health and well-being. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 7(10), 192–196. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2022.v07.i10.024