STUDENT ASSESSMENT IN SOMATIC YOGA
Introduction Student assessment in somatic yoga is a holistic and dynamic process that evaluates a practitioner’s embodied awareness, movement quality, sensory perception, and nervous system integration. Unlike traditional yoga assessments that often emphasize posture, alignment, or flexibility, somatic yoga assessment focuses on internal experience, mindful movement, and functional embodiment. Assessment in this context is not […]
SOMATIC YOGA BODY ASSESSMENT
Introduction Somatic yoga emphasizes embodied awareness, conscious movement, and nervous system regulation. Unlike traditional approaches that focus primarily on form, alignment, or external performance, somatic yoga prioritizes how the body feels and moves from within. Integral to this approach is body assessment, a practice that evaluates physical, sensory, and emotional patterns to guide safe, effective, […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Stress
Introduction Stress is a pervasive phenomenon in modern society, affecting individuals across all ages, professions, and social contexts. It is defined as the body’s physiological, psychological, and behavioral response to internal or external demands (stressors) that challenge an individual’s adaptive capacity. While acute stress can serve as a motivator and enhance performance, chronic stress is […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Stroke
Introduction Stroke is a major neurological disorder and one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to brain cell damage due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. Stroke often results in long-term impairments affecting movement, speech, […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by continuous mucosal inflammation of the colon, primarily affecting the rectum and extending proximally in a contiguous pattern. UC is marked by episodes of flare-ups and remission, significantly impacting physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. The global prevalence of UC is […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases globally, marked by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. It is closely associated with sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, obesity, and chronic stress. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes, which is autoimmune in nature, Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) develops […]
Karpur Gauram Karunavtaaram Mantra
karpūragauraṁ karuṇāvatāraṁsaṁsārasāraṁ bhujagendra-hāram |sadāvasantaṁ hṛdayāravindebhavaṁ bhavānī-sahitaṁ namāmi || Of all the mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, Karpur Gauram Karunavtaaram is considered as pure as a white lotus. It is said devotee chanting this mantra feels spiritual ecstasy as this mantra glorifies Shiva in the highest order. Let us understand what it means. Introduction The Sanskrit […]
Karacaraṇa kṛtaṃ vākkāyajaṃ karmajaṃ vā
karacaraṇa kṛtaṃ vākkāyajaṃ karmajaṃ vā |śravaṇa-nayana-jaṃ vā mānasaṃ vāparādham |vihitam-avihitaṃ vā sarvam-etat kṣamasva |jaya jaya karuṇābdhe śrī-mahādeva śambho || O Compassionate Mahadeva! O Sambhu! Victory to Thee! Please do forgive all the errors committed (by me) with the hands, legs, speech, body, through actions, through the ears, eyes, mind or by (not doing) ordained actions […]
SENSATION SCALE IN SOMATIC YOGA
Introduction In somatic yoga, awareness of internal bodily sensations is central to practice. Unlike traditional yoga approaches that may emphasize form, alignment, or external appearance, somatic yoga focuses on how the body feels from within. The Sensation Scale is a practical tool used to measure, articulate, and refine bodily awareness, allowing practitioners to develop greater […]
MAPPING IN SOMATIC YOGA
Introduction Mapping in somatic yoga is a central practice that involves creating an internal map of the body’s structure, movement patterns, and sensory feedback loops. Unlike external observation-based anatomy or biomechanics, somatic mapping emphasizes felt experience—the internal perception of bones, joints, muscles, fascia, breath, and subtle energy pathways. This practice allows practitioners to move with […]