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Yoga has a term for such a dynamic state of wellness—swastha—defined by Sushrut24 as: “a dynamic balance of the elements and humors, normal metabolic activity and efficient elimination coupled with a tranquil mind, senses and contented soul.”

Unless we aim to treat the whole individual on all levels, as per pancha kosha, doshas, and vayus, including underlying psychosomatic disassociation and ignorant perception of reality, we are not practicing real yoga therapy. Therefore, in the application of yoga therapy it is vital that we take into consideration all the following aspects that are part of an integrated approach to the problem. These include the code of personal and social ethics (yamas and niyamas), diet, environment, attitude, lifestyle, bodywork through asanas, mudras, and kriyas, breath work through the use of pranayama, and the management of a healthy thought process and attitudes through the higher practices of yoga nidra, chanting, and meditation.

However, we must remember to look for and assess the root cause of the problem because if not, we are practicing yogopathy, and not yoga therapy!