Yoga and Ayurveda: Boosting Health for Multiple Conditions

AIIMS Research Reveals Encouraging Outcomes

Over two dozen studies at AIIMS’s Centre for Integrative Medicine Research (CIMR) have demonstrated the benefits of yoga and ayurveda in managing various health issues. These include heart problems, stroke recovery, seizures, fainting, migraines, sleep disorders, diabetes, and maternal health complications.

Backed by Evidence in Medical Practices

• Dr. Gautam Sharma, a cardiologist and CIMR’s founding professor, highlighted the importance of evidence-based validation in globally recognized medical practices.
• CIMR doctors carried out rigorous research trials to provide scientific proof supporting their yoga techniques and ayurvedic remedies for specific conditions.

Yoga’s Accessibility and Safety

Yoga’s accessibility, safety, and simplicity made it an excellent starting point for CIMR’s research. They created specialized yoga programs for different health conditions, recognizing each situation’s unique needs.

28 Published Papers and Conventional Medicine Limitations

• Their research led to 28 published papers, mainly focusing on yoga trials.
• They concentrated on areas where conventional medicine falls short.

Developing Yoga Modules

• Module development involves consultations with yoga therapists, physicians, doctors, and scientists.
• National validation from at least 10 yoga experts is required before finalizing a module.

Yoga’s Success in Handling Autonomic Imbalances

Yoga has shown particular success in handling autonomic imbalances, which happen when the autonomic nervous system fails to function properly.

Yoga Framework and Healthy Living Guidelines

• In the astanga framework, yoga involves more than just physical postures.
• It starts with yamas and niyamas, setting guidelines for healthy living.

Breathing Techniques and Meditation

• Vital breathing techniques, particularly pranayama, emphasize slow breathing patterns.
• The practice promotes a calm, stress-free life through meditation and controlled breathing exercises.

Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIM) Conference

Nearly 400 registered participants, including international experts, academics, researchers, and practitioners, are attending the two-day Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIM) conference. The event features workshops, presentations, lectures, and discussions on evidence-based integrative medicine, focusing on collaboration between Ayush professionals and modern medical experts.