1. Yoga Therapy for Asthma
Asthma is primarily a Prāṇamaya disorder, manifesting physically in the lungs but rooted in blocked prāṇa, suppressed emotions, fear, and insecurity.
Key practices: Gentle chest-opening asanas, Hathenas (breathing-oriented movements), Ardha Matsyāsana, Bhujangasana (mild), Sukha Prāṇāyāma, Vibhāga Prāṇāyāma, Nāḍi Śuddhi (without kumbhaka initially), Bhrāmarī for calming bronchial spasms, Yoga Nidra (breath awareness), Mantra: So'ham, Om Śāntiḥ, Svādhyāya (self-reflection), Devotional practices, Gratitude meditation.
2. Yoga Therapy for Diabetes (Agni & Lifestyle Disorder)
Diabetes is a Prāṇamaya–Vijñānamaya disorder, strongly linked to lifestyle, desire imbalance, stress, and weak digestive fire (Agni).
Key practices: Dynamic Surya Namaskar (adapted), Twisting asanas, Abdominal compression (Pavanamuktasana series), Kapālabhāti (mild to moderate), Bhastrikā (adapted), Prāṇāyāma with abdominal awareness, Mindful eating practices, Yoga Nidra (metabolic balance theme), Yogic counselling, Understanding Karma–Samskāra loop, Sankalpa-based habit transformation, Contentment (Santoṣa), Bhakti practices.
3. Yoga Therapy for Skin Diseases (Psychosomatic Expression)
Skin disorders are Manomaya–Prāṇamaya dominated, reflecting unexpressed emotions, toxicity, and boundary issues.
Key practices: Shat Kriyas (Neti, Dhauti as appropriate), Twisting & detoxifying asanas, Proper Ahāra guidance, Śītalī / Śītkārī, Nāḍi Śuddhi, Cooling pranayama sequences, Yoga Nidra (self-acceptance themes), Emotional release through breath awareness, Gentle mantra chanting, Affirmative sankalpa, Self-inquiry into emotional triggers, Meditative practices on inner light, Bhakti and gratitude.
4. Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders (Self-Attack Syndrome)
Autoimmune diseases are primarily Vijñānamaya disorders, where the intelligence of the system attacks itself, rooted in deep conflict, long-term stress, and identity confusion.
Key practices: Gentle, restorative Hatha Yoga, Avoid aggressive practices, Focus on joint mobility and rest, Sukha Prāṇāyāma, Extended exhalation breathing, Yoga Nidra for prāṇa conservation, Deep relaxation, Compassion-based meditation, Safe emotional processing, Counselling using yogic wisdom, Sankalpa: I am safe within myself, Re-establishing self-trust, Surrender-based meditation, Bhakti, prayer, silence (Mauna).