Volume : 9, Issue : 2, FEB 2023

2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOGA FOR GLOBAL WELL-BEING (Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati (M.S.) INDIA)

YOGA AS THERAPY

DR. SHIRISH V. TOPARE

Abstract

Yoga is an ancient Indian way for all-round development of individual physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.  It is defined as union of self with the spirit of Universe as per Hindu philosophy.  It not only keeps overall health of the person in sound condition but it can also be used as therapy for several psychosomatic disorders.  It is one of the best therapies which is natural and without any medication.

Keywords

THERAPY, PSYCHOSOMATIC.

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