From the CD
The ancient Indian art and science of Yoga has become popular as a therapeutic modality and is used as such by many in the modern world today. This presentation introduces various practices from the Gitananda Yoga tradition that can help in correcting health problems faced by the diabetic patients. Yoga reduces stress and balances the metabolic, autonomic and endocrine functions. The regular practice of Yoga helps reduce insulin resistance and improves the glucose utilization and response to a glucose load. Yoga can thus help in the prevention and control of Diabetes and many prevent many of its deadly complications.
Content
| *Surya Namaskar | |
| * Trikona Asana | |
| * Parshava Kona Asana | |
| * Padottana Asana | |
| * Garuda Asana | |
| * Vakra Asama | |
| * Sapurana Sasha Asana | |
| * Dharmika Asana | |
| * Ushtra Asana | |
| * Vakra Asana | |
| * Ardha Matsyendra Asana | |
| * Eka Pada Uttanpada Asana | |
| * Dwi Pada Uttanpada Asana | |
| * Shirasa Uttana Asana | |
| * Pawan Mukta Asana | |
| * Jatara Parivritta Asana | |
| * Sarvanga Asana | |
| * Janu Sirasa Sarvanga Asana | |
| * Viparita Karani | |
| * Hala Asana | |
| * Matsya Asana | |
| * Nava Asana Asana | |
| * Paschimottana Asana | |
| * Dhujangasana Asana | |
| * Dhanur Asana | |
| * Surya Nadi Pranayama | |
| * Kukkriya Pranayama | |
| * Shavasana | |
| * Shpanda Nishpanda Kriya | |
| * Om Japa | |
* Introduction to Yoga as a Therapy | |
