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To achieve this yogic integration at all levels of our being, it is essential that we take into consideration the all-encompassing multidimensional aspects of human existence that include the following: diet, natural environment, holistic lifestyle, internal attitudes and thought processes, recurring negative emotions, adequate bodywork through conscious and steady postures (asanas), conscious channeling of energy through gestures and neuromuscular locks (mudras, bandhas), breath–body movement integrating practices (kriyas), and breath work through pranayama.
However, the most important point is that some responsibility for health, wellbeing, and healing lies in the hands of each individual. We, as therapists, empower our clients and facilitate their efforts towards self-healing. The Purananuru7 says, “Life’s good comes not from others, nor its gifts, nor ills. Man’s suffering and its relief are both found within.”
Principles of yoga therapy
When we set out to practice yoga therapy, it is vital that we understand and teach the principles of this unique system to our clients in the following way: