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YOGA THERAPY IN MODERN MEDICINE
| Author/Editor : | Dipak Chetry, Ph.D. (Yoga) |
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| DOI : | 10.21088/181563.1.4 |
| Pages : | 126 |
| Specialty : | Yoga |
| Book Type : | Academic & Professional |
Yoga has evolved from an ancient discipline of self-development and well-being into an increasingly studied approach to health promotion, disease prevention, and supportive healthcare. In recent decades, scientifi c research has explored the eff ects of yoga practices, including asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, and related techniques, on physical, physiological, psychological, and functional outcomes. This growing body of evidence provides an important opportunity to understand yoga not only as a traditional practice, but also as a potential component of contemporary health and disease management.
‘Yoga Therapy in Modern Medicine: Evidence-Based Clinical Applications for Health and Disease Management’ was written to bridge the gap between the traditional foundations of yoga, emerging scientifi c evidence, and their practical clinical applications. The book seeks to present yoga therapy in a systematic, accessible, and scientifi cally informed manner, while respecting the principles and philosophical foundations from which yoga originated.
The need for an evidence-based approach to yoga therapy is particularly important as the use of yoga continues to expand among patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the general population. While numerous studies have reported benefi cial eff ects of yoga, the quality, methodology, interventions, and outcomes of research vary considerably. Therefore, clinicians and practitioners need reliable scientifi c information to understand what has been studied, for whom it may be appropriate, what outcomes may be expected, and where the current evidence remains limited. This book emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary scientifi c research.
The scope of this book encompasses the application of yoga therapy across a range of health conditions and clinical concerns. It brings together relevant concepts of yoga, therapeutic principles, physiological and psychological mechanisms, clinical applications, research evidence, safety considerations, and practical perspectives on integrating yoga into healthcare. Particular attention is given to the responsible use of yoga as a complementary approach, alongside appropriate medical assessment and conventional treatment where required.
The book is intended for yoga therapists, yoga teachers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students of yoga and health sciences, educators, and readers interested in the scientifi c and therapeutic dimensions of yoga. It may also serve as a useful reference for academic teaching, research, clinical discussions, and further exploration of evidence-based yoga interventions.
Ultimately, this book is an eff ort to encourage a balanced dialogue between the timeless wisdom of yoga and the standards of modern scientifi c inquiry. It is hoped that the knowledge presented here will contribute to more informed practice, responsible research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the wider understanding of yoga as a potential supportive component of holistic health and disease management.
Dedication v
Blessings vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgment xiii
About the Editor xv
About the Contributors xvii
Chapter – 1
Introduction to Yoga Therapy 1
Dr. Dipak Chetry
Chapter – 2
Yoga Therapy for Respiratory Disorders 4
Dr. Dilip Kumar Rajak
Chapter – 3
Yoga Therapy for Cardiovascular Disorders 11
Mr. Leekeshwar, Mr. Gaurav Yadav, Mr. Ravi Saini
Chapter – 4
Yoga Therapy for Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 18
Dr. Pintu Kumar Mahto
Chapter – 5
Yoga Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders 25
Dr. Parkash
Chapter – 6
Yoga Therapy for Obstetrics & Gynecological Disorders 33
Dr. Preeti Chandrakar
Chapter – 7
Yoga Therapy for Urinary System Disorders 41
Dr. Sadhana Sony, Dr. Kumar Gandharva
Chapter – 8
Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders 48
Mr. Ravi Saini, Mr. Vardaan Singh Saini, Mr. Leekeshwar
Chapter – 9
Yoga Therapy for Neurological Disorders 56
Mr. Rajesh, Mr. Prabhu Narayan Kushawaha, Km. Arushi
Chapter – 10
Yoga Therapy for Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders 64
Dr. Vikas Upadhyay
Chapter – 11
Yoga Therapy for Ophthalmologic and ENT Disorders 73
Dr. Jayvindra Singh
Chapter – 12
Yoga Therapy for Skin and Integumentary Disorders 81
Dr. Kumar Gandharva, Dr. Sadhana Sony
Chapter – 13
Yoga Therapy for Cancers 89
Ms. Ishani Thakur, Mr. Hariom, Ms. Mamta Rana
Chapter – 14
Yoga Therapy for Pediatric Disorders 97
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. Nilesh Mudgal
Dr. Dipak Chetry is a yoga researcher, educator, and editor with expertise in Yoga Therapy, Neurophysiology, Human Biology, Yoga Psychology, and Evidence-Based Yoga. He earned his Ph.D. in Yoga Science from the University of Patanjali, Haridwar, in 2025. He previously served for more than six years (2018–2025) at the Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, contributing to yoga research and scientific publications.
Dr. Chetry has published more than seventeen research papers in reputed national and international journals and received the International Young Scientist of the Year Award in Yoga Research (2023). He qualified UGC-NET JRF in Yoga Science in both 2017 and 2018 and has presented research at AIIMS, IITs, and other leading academic institutions.
He currently serves as Guest Faculty in the Department of Yoga Vigyan at Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, Assam, India. He is also an Editorial Board Member of the Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga and a Life Member of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI). His work focuses on integrating traditional yogic wisdom with modern scientific research to promote evidence-based healthcare and holistic well-being.
Subject Category : Yoga
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| ISBN | 978-81-181563-1-4 |
| Publisher | Red Flower Publications |
| Publication Date | 2026-10-20 |
| Edition | 1/e |
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