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Yoga not only improves physical fitness, but it is something much more, it is means to achieve holistic health

InnoHEALTH magazine digital team — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:04:23 +0000

Nivedita Joshi is a multi-dimensional person with significant accomplishment in the field of Yoga. She is imparting her knowledge about Iyengar yoga through her institute ‘Yogakshema’. Her personal ordeal with slipped disc, cervical spondylosis, an early-stage scoliosis has made her bedridden and invalid for eight long years. She even lost her ability to move her hands and legs. An inspirational road to recovery started when she joined as a patient under the tutelage of the legendary B.K.S. Iyengar, pioneer in the field of Iyengar yoga. Her twenty-two years of training and hard work has motivated her to help others through her knowledge.She has penned down her knowledge in a book on Yoga for the visually impaired in Braille. This book was released internationally during the first International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

Surgeon R Admiral V K Singh, Editor in Chief of InnoHEALTH took her interview to get a glimpse of her inspirational journey from yoga to Yogakshema. This interview is important to honour her to let people know about her achievements on International Yoga Day

Q. What are different types of Yoga and how are these different from each other?

All types of yoga are Patanjali yoga with 8 limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, dharana , dhyan & Samadhi . Different yogis had their own style and contribution in the field of yoga & that developed into different schools of thoughts in music or dance.

Q. Is meditation part of yoga ?

Dhyana is part of yoga Or Meditation, its 7th Limb of Yoga. Practice of asana prepares your mind to focus & aims towards dhyana.

Q. You could cure yourself with help of your guru Iyengar from cervical spondylitis and slip disc which had put you in a wheelchair for 12 long years in pain and agony. How to emulate your dedication and motivation and how Iyengar Yoga is different.

When I met Dr. B.K.S Iyengar for the first time without me saying or explaining anything to him he diagnosed my issues just by looking at my skin at the base of the neck & I was amazed to see the depth of his knowledge and surrendered at his feet that very moment. When he started teaching me, as a student of science I realised, his work and knowledge is very scientific & par excellent. I was already fed up with modern Allopathic medicines & their respective side effects. The improvement with this practice of traditional knowledge reaffirmed my belief in Indian medicine system.

Few qualities that make Iyengar Yoga different from other school of Yoga are-

Alignment
Precision
Sequencing of asanas
Timing of asanas
Improvisation of asana without diluting its classical effects
Innovations of Props and use of them for people with different health conditions. For e.g. A person like me who was unable to move her body was not only doing classical asana & holding the pose also but was also gradually recovering

I was motivated to practice every day as after so many years, I was able to move my body & limbs & there was great hope to walk again normally. I started to have a life without pain. He was an excellent Guru with immediate improvisations his forte, whenever he saw my limitations, he would invent then & there new improvisation of asana & would give me the confidence to do it and make me feel better & better day by day. He worked very hard on me as I was an interesting and challenging case for him & I reciprocated by practicing equally hard & making notes of his scientific way of teachings the way he wanted & the bond of Guru & shishya became stronger & stronger.

Q. You are doer and show the way by your personal example and grit to your learner. What are diseases you have attended in which yoga has been helpful?

Patanjali Yoga sutra says “Heyam dukham anagatam”! means practicing of yoga will postpone the setting up of the disease or if it does set in, one would sail through easily in the recovery, so practice of yoga is beneficial for anyone & everyone. There were many diseases such as back pain, neck pain, knee pain, heart ailments, Aasthama, hip joint pain, Stress, BP, etc. which were treated through yoga.

Q. How has yoga been beneficial for stress management of young professionals, children, pregnant women and senior citizens ?

Yoga not only improves physical fitness, but it is something much more, it is beyond physical health. The human persona is not only a body but is also mind, intellect & soul. Yoga attempts to harmonise all of them. As a result, one possesses a healthy body, a sharp intellect & an unflickering or focused mind so practice of yoga is the best way in such a fast moving world to work on our stress. Kids have immense energy yoga channelising their energy and bringing an excellent focused mind which allows them to excel in their endeavour. It is said “ As you sow, so you ripe “. In the time of pregnancy practice of yoga not only gives excellent health to the mother but also gives excellent health to the child.

Pregnancy practice of yoga keeps hormonal level normal, it doesn’t allow B.P. to go up & sugar levels are maintained normal . It gives peace of mind and as a result the child is very healthy. For senior citizens when they are at home practice of yoga not only brings good health of body and mind but makes them independent. In the Iyengar system practice of asana and pranayama is very easy as it allows the use of many props and improvisation of asanas which not only give them confidence but also gives the satisfactions of being able to use the body and mind in the correct direction.

Q. Can you give details of book you have authored and what is its learning

I also teach visually impaired people yoga & they enjoy studying it. I am the first person in the world who has written a yoga book “Yogikasparsh in Braille so that visually impaired people can also get the benefit of this.

Q. Today’s interaction is important because of International Yoga day on June 21. What message would you like to give to people to commemorate it ?

Yoga is the best gift India has given to the world. Yoga teaches us the fundamental unity between human beings & humankind between us & the environment. The essence is to experience that “All in one”. Keep practising yoga!!

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Sudden cardiac arrest is more dangerous than heart attack

InnoHEALTH Magazine — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:23:04 +0000

We often hear of people dying in sleep. But, do we have an understanding of what can cause this sudden death? In most cases, the cause is sudden cardiac arrest due to an undetected heart rhythm disorder, or an underlying coronary artery disease.

In India, however, there is limited awareness both among people and healthcare providers about mechanisms needed to be adopted to reduce risk of sudden cardiac death and save lives.

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There is a need to talk about the importance of timely identifying and treating patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death.

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is defined as death which occurs within one hour of onset of symptoms due to cardiac causes. In USA about 350,000 deaths occur every year which are sudden. While we do not have consolidated statistics for India, clinical evidence suggests the numbers of people dying a sudden death due to heart ailments is high. Most important cause of sudden death in India is coronary heart disease or artery blockage but very few people understand the concept of sudden cardiac death or do anything to mitigate their risks.

In many cases, especially in smaller towns patients do not report fainting episodes, and carry on with their lives after regaining consciousness. There could be several reasons for a person passing out including a heart rhythm disorder coming from lower chambers of heart which can turn fatal if ignored. If the predictors are detected on time, the sudden cardiac arrest can be prevented by implanting a pacemaker-like device called ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) under the skin (usually below the collarbone) to send life-saving electrical signals that bring the heart back to a normal rhythm whenever abnormal heart rhythm is detected.

If you have a history of coronary artery disease, a record of high blood pressure or cholesterol, or a tendency towards diabetes or obesity, you are at a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest. People who smoke, have family history of irregular heart rhythm or sudden cardiac death are other groups who have higher chance of sudden cardiac death.

Also, chances of sudden cardiac arrest are higher in people whose ejection fraction is less than 35% or who have history of fainting intermittently. Ejection fraction is a measure of the heart’s pumping power. A healthy person’s ejection fraction ranges between 60-70%. This is diagnosed on performing ECHO.

A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the electrical impulse system of the heart malfunctions, disrupting regular heartbeat. It is more dangerous that heart attack because the rate of survival in case of sudden cardiac arrest is very low. Implanting an ICD in persons at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest can save lives. The key lies in improving identification of persons at high risk and recommending them for ICD implantation in time. Another important aspect of prevention is preventing coronary artery disease.

The single most important and cost-effective way to prevent sudden cardiac death is to prevent damage to heart which occurs due to heart attacks caused by blockages in the arteries. Cardiovascular disease is a huge health burden in India, magnified by the changing lifestyles, increase in sedentary jobs and lack of physical activity.

How to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest:
Control your weight: People who are over overweight especially at the abdomen have high risk of cardiovascular disease. Control diabetes, hypertension and LDL. Diabetes, hypertension and bad cholesterol magnify risk of both coronary artery disease and sudden cardiac arrest.
Exercise: 45 minutes of moderate daily exercise, at least 5 days a week, performing yoga or meditation, will go a long way to prevent heart attacks & sudden cardiac death.
Avoid Smoking: Smoking increases risk of coronary heart disease by narrowing arteries over a sustained period of time. Quitting immediately cuts the risk.
Managing heart health: People who already have suffered damage to their left ventricle (Ejection Fraction 35 % or less) can prevent sudden death by implantation of small pacemaker like device called ICD. ICD is highly effective device which can revive more than 95% of victims who suffer from cardiac arrest.

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Audible Vibrations Devices to heal the stress

InnoHEALTH Magazine — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:02:13 +0000

SWARTANTRA, A DIGITAL HEALTH STARTUP LAUNCHES MOKSHA AND SIDDHAM

Two audible vibrations devices to heal stress led diseases

98% of all Degenerative Diseases such as depression, heart ailments, weight fluctuations, hormonal imbalances and sexual disorders are caused by Stress

Swartantra, a digital health startup was founded to make first of its kind audible vibration devices using a very unique combination of ancient spiritual science and modern technology to create a better everyday life for people by making oneself healthy mentally, emotionally, physically and at the soul level. In this endeavor Swartantra recently announced the launch of Moksha and Siddham, two audible vibration devices to heal stress led diseases. The devices are made using Swartantra technology based on sound vibrations which is amongst one of the oldest healing modalities. The products work directly on the central nervous system.

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This breakthrough technology ‘SWARTANTRA’ aims to manage a happier and healthier existence of one self. SWARTANTRA is a device that combines spiritual world with modern science. It eliminates the stress from one’s daily life and brings relaxation to the body. Its unique vibrations soothe the body, mind and soul by building positive energy every time the device is used. One can use this technology through the two devices Moksha and Siddham.

The device signifies the startup’s aim to pioneer a new category of digital health: Audible Vibrations. Swartantra is the perfect mix of faith and technology. The vibrations are positive, natural, and therapeutic. The science behind it is the customization of vibrations by sharing the place of birth of an individual because the place of birth helps identify the latitude and the longitude making the vibration of this place extremely specific. Similarly, date of birth, time of birth and their present location helps in singling out what vibration works best for the person. This vibration is a permutation and combination of many healing vibrations that suit one by targeting the pituitary gland that releases both positive and negative hormones. The vibrations help regulate the flow of hormone in pituitary gland and thereby providing a complete and thorough attunement of body, mind and spirit.

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