SEMINAR ON YOGABY INTERNS(BATCH 2014-15)

DR. B. R. SUR HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE, NANAK PURA, NEW DELHI

01st MAY 2015

A seminar on Yoga was organized in Dr. B. R.

Sur Homoeopathic Medical College,

Hospital & Research Centre, Nanak Pura,

New Delhi on 01st May 2015 for the orientation

of interns and staff members on the role of

Yoga in various disorders

PresentersInterns of

Batch 2014-15

ExpertsDr. V. K. ChauhanProfessor, SHMCDr. V. D. Sharma

Visiting Yoga Expert, SHMC

ModeratorDr. Meeta Gupta

CMO, SHMC

The seminar started with the brief introduction on Yoga

by Dr. V. D. Sharma. He emphasized that yoga is

more than just physical exercise and postures.

It is a holistic system that also involves mental

relaxation, diet management, disciplined

lifestyle and positive thoughts and behaviour.

The ROLE OF YOGA IN ASTHMA was presented

by Dr. Amrita Das and Dr. Deepika Semwal.

They demonstrated how GOMUKHASANA improves inhalation process and helps in

complete diaphragmatic movements.

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The ROLE OF YOGA IN STRESS & RELAXATION

was presented by Dr. Anjali, Dr. Mukesh Savaria

and Dr. Swati Kaushik. They demonstrated SHAVASANA and

described how it induces physical and mental relaxation by acting through Autonomic

Nervous System.

Shavasana is also called Corpse pose

as it looks like a dead body.

It is one of the best technique that relaxes body and

mind by relaxing sympathetic activity resulting in:

Decrease in heart rate and rate of respiration

Decrease in blood pressure

Decrease in muscle tension

Decrease in metabolic rate and consumption of oxygen

Reduction in general anxiety

Improvement in concentration and alertness

The role of Yoga in OSTEOARTHROSIS was presented by Dr. Dikshant

Chauhan, Dr. Princee Shahi and Dr. Surbhi

Khatta. They demonstrated

PASCHIMOTASANA and described how it facilitates

effortless movements of hip and knees joints and

relaxes muscles.

In paschimotasana, the yogi sits on the floor with legs flat on the floor, straight ahead then bends forward from the hips to bring the trunk parallel with the legs

The role of Yoga in HYPERTENSION was

presented by Dr. Nudhrath Haque, Dr. Samridhi Jain and Dr.

Swati Singh. They described the role

of Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana and

Anulom Vilom in the management of hypertension.

TrikonasanaAnulom Vilom

The role of Yoga in GASTROINTESTINAL

COMPLAINTS was presented by

Dr. Rashmi Rani. She described the role of BHUJANGASAN in the management of various gastrointestinal troubles

such as flatulence, constipation and irritable

bowel syndrome.

Bhujangasana opens up the chest, improves breathing, reduces stress, strengthens the shoulders, back and abdomen and more importantly improves circulation and digestion.The pose is great in helping gastrointestinal juices function normally.

The role of Yoga in NEUROLOGICAL COMPLAINTS was

presented by Dr. Himanshu Vats, Dr. Preity Negi and

Dr. Purnima Rai.They described the role of URDH SARVANGASANA

and BHRAMRI PRANAYAM in various neurological disorders.

TrikonasanaUrdh Sarvangasana

Dr. V. K. Chauhan elaborated on the anatomical and physiological effects of asanas on the nervous system

The role of Yoga in SPONDYLOSIS was

presented by Dr. Manju, Dr. Saroj Rani, Dr. Shalini

and Dr. Neha Verma.They described the role of

Surya Namaskar and Bhujangasana in cervical and lumbar spondylosis.

Bhujanasana firms and tones the buttocks. It relieves stress and fatigue.It improves circulation of blood and oxygen, especially throughout the spinal and pelvic regions.It strengthens the spine.

The role of Yoga in OBESITY was presented by Dr. Komalpreet Kaur, Dr. Maneela Tomar and

Dr. Swati Bachani.They described the role of Dhanurasana, Bhastrika

Pranayam, Bhujangasana and Trikonasana in regulating metabolic activity and reducing

weight.

The role of Yoga in DIABETES MELLITUS

was presented by Dr. Brijlata, Dr. Nivedita

Manral and Dr. Shivali.They described the role of

Ardh Matsyendrasana, Suptvajrasana and

Kapalbharti Pranayam in regulating metabolic

activity through stress reduction, increased glucose utilization by muscles, and

reduction of weight .

Ardh Matsyendrasana Suptvajrasana

The role of Yoga in DYSLIPIDAEMIA was

presented by Dr. Dushyant, Dr. Geetika Kaushik and

Dr. Manmeet Singh.They described the role of

Chakrasana, Bhujangasana, Naukasana,

Vajrasana, Surya Namaskar and Pranayam

in regulating metabolic activity.

Chakrasana

Dr. V. K. Chauhan explained the effects of meditation on the

physiological function of brain.

The Yoga presentations were attended by the staff members, interns, and final BHMS students of Dr. B. R.

Sur Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre. The seminar concluded with a light refreshment.