The Interrelationship Between Ayurvedic Sattvavajaya Chikitsa& Psychotherapeutic Dimensions of Yoga and Preksha Meditation
Priyanka Kumari
INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT April 14, 2023 DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem19185 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that Ayurveda's Satvavajaya chikitsa and Yoga's philosophical principles constitute underrecognized psychotherapeutic resources, and that the two disciplines share meeting points whose interrelationship deserves greater exploration in holistic mental health care. |
Abstract
Yoga and Ayurveda are basically allied disciplines and their role in holistic health care has been well documented. Though their role in the treatment of various common mental illnesses is well known the non-pharmacological method of psychotherapy as separate and fully dedicated Satvavajaya chikitsa in Ayurveda is less discussed and people are less aware of its existence. Similarly, Yoga is commonly understood as a discipline comprising physical postures(Asanas), breathing techniques (Pranayama), and certain meditative techniques. The big treasure of philosophical principles of yoga and their psychotherapeutic potential are less explored, which is the need of the hour. The present article has analyzed the meeting points related to psychotherapies inherent in the two disciplines and elaborately discusses their interrelationship. Keywords: Psychotherapy, Satvavajaya chikitsa, Mental health, Preksha Meditation, Samadhi
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