Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Physical, Psychological, and Social Health.

Abstract

Background : Health is multidimensional, requiring a degree of depth and balance among various factors such as physical, mental, and social health. An approach of people’s well-being, involving disease promotion, prevention, and adopting diverse methods for achieving good health is the prime aspect of Holistic health. Yoga addresses all facets of the human system, including the body, mind, thoughts, and emotions, and takes a holistic approach to health.Objective : Yoga has developed highly effective models and tools for healing and wellness, so this article provides a conceptual framework to understand, how yoga helps to improve all dimensions of health.Methodology : All the studies related to yoga and physical health, psychological health, and social health were searched in various online sources such as Google Scholar, pub-med, web of Science, and the relevant research papers were picked up and the required information was compiled.Result and Conclusion : Incorporating yoga into one’s daily routine has limitless potential to improve one’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as one’s overall well-being, since it is a holistic approach to living that helps alleviate stress on all levels.