"The clinical use of Yoga and the current state of research

The clinical use of Yoga and the current state of research
Ulrich Koch MD
In recent years, lifestyle modification, relaxation techniques and meditation have become increasingly important in the medical treatment of many internal, orthopaedic and mental illnesses. There has been a shift towards traditional healing methods, and interest in yoga and research into its possible applications has increased considerably.

The study results, which are predominantly positive, will be summarised and the possible applications and connections to the Ayurvedic treatment approach will be explained by way of example. Individualisation and integration into a holistic treatment concept will be presented in a practical way. With the expansion of mainstream medicine through yoga and Ayurveda, self-responsible health care and the activation of self-healing powers find their way into the consciousness of many people, but also into university medicine in the western world.