Yoga Guru Reveals How Yogic Lifestyle & Counselling Can Reverse Anxiety
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News18•31-01-2026, 11:22
Yoga Guru Reveals How Yogic Lifestyle & Counselling Can Reverse Anxiety
- •Ravi Chandra, a Bengaluru professional, experienced severe panic attacks triggered by thunder, leading to a deteriorating quality of life despite a prior anxiety diagnosis.
- •He sought help at a Yoga center in Bengaluru, specifically the Department of Psychological Disorders, where two fortnight-long stays initiated a positive change.
- •Dr. Nagarathna Raghuram, Director of Arogyadhama at SVYASA, explains that Yoga therapy for anxiety is holistic, focusing on slowing down uncontrolled thoughts through physical Yoga (Dynamic Asanas, Surya Namaskar), breathing Yoga (Pranayama like Kapalabhati, Nadi Shuddhi, Bhramari), and meditation (MSRT).
- •Yogic Counselling, distinct from modern psychological counselling, is a key component. It's based on the Pancha Kosha concept, helping patients understand that anxiety stems from excessive activity in the Manomaya Kosha (lower mind) and guiding them to access their Vijnanamaya Kosha (higher mind) to manage responses.
- •The article emphasizes that consistent practice of physical Yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, and intellectual Yoga (reading wisdom, understanding adhija vyadhi) is crucial for effectively managing and reversing anxiety.
Why It Matters: A holistic yogic lifestyle, combining physical yoga, pranayama, meditation, and unique yogic counselling, can effectively reverse anxiety.
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