Which diseases can be treated with yoga?
Therapeutic Yoga can provide relief from chronic health problems. Some of the chronic ailments for which people have benefited from Yoga practice include: Skeleto-muscular disorders; arthritis and pains in the knees, shoulders and other joints, curvatures of the back and back pain, slipped discs and sciatic pain. Circulatory disorders; heart problems, hypotension, hypertension, circulatory problems in the legs. Digestive disorders; constipation, acidity, diabetes and hernias. Respiratory disorders; asthma, coughs, colds and bronchitis. Nervous disorders; headaches, migraines, sinusitis and stress. Reproductive disorders; menstrual problems, uterine displacement and menopausal problems. If suffering from any medical condition, it is essential to inform your teacher. Serious medical conditions require the attention of a suitably qualified remedial instructor with the necessary training and experience.
