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YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
AROGYA ASHRAM
 
INFORMATION  
  Sundarikaran Therapy   Mud Therapy   Meditation Practice   Yoga practice
  Mud Therapy  Yoga practic  Naval Chakra Fixation  Yogic Massage Therapy
 
1. AROGYA ASHRAM - Introduction 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
3. Yoga System of Medicine - Introduction 4. Yoga System of Medicine - Its Branches
5. Yoga System of Medicine - Classification 6. Yoga System of Medicine - Therapeutic Benenits
7. TRADITIONAL PANCHKARMA TREATMENT 8. MIRACLES OF WATER THERAPY
9. Faculty & Research Division 10. Teachers Training Course
11. NATURAL HEALTH 12. BENEFITS OF NATURAL HEALTH
 
AROGYA ASHRAM - Introduction:
 
The Arogya Ashram, Katmandu, Nepal is a unique institution designed to disseminate yoga system of medicine and natural way of life. Situated near the Pashupati Temple, the guardian deity of Nepal and on the banks of holy river Bagmati. It was the first institution of its type to import training in the theoretical practical technique of all the eight aspects of yoga system of medicine and natural health to all mankind regardless of sex, nationality, caste, or religious beliefs of the aspirant. In the 30th years since its inception, the Arogya Ashram has become famous as the foremost institution giving training in yoga System of medicine and natural sciences. The students who have been trained within its walls have spread to the far corners of the earth and have become a heal  their persons  with better understanding. Now, conducting school of yoga system of medicine and hospital,
  Dr. Kashi Raj Upadhyay
Founded in 1964 by yogacharya Dr. Kashi Raj Upadhayaya in Lazimpat, Katmandu and shifted in 1967 to Maharajganj due to increasing want of space. Then shifted again in 1979 to Battisputali, Gaushala for the final time as the number of residential facilities was on demand by the growing interest of foreign tourist to learn the sciences of yoga system of medicine and natural living in the quite atmosphere away from hustle bustle of city life. Nearly 90% of the natural health and yoga system of medicine centres are running by his slunt in Nepal.
 
In 2000 Yogacharya Dr. Kashi Raj Upadhayaya Founder Executive Director of the Essence School of yoga system, Tokyo, Japan had established the International School of Yoga System of Medicine and Hospital with full scientific level under Arogya Ashram Administration.
 
Arogya Ashram is recognized by His Majesty's Government of Nepal.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
 
1.      To initiate individuals in Yoga System of Medicine and natural health regardless of their caste, creed, colour, sex, religion, nationality.
2.      To promote and make available practical system of yogic education and Natural Health for the development of a human personality integrated physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually able to function as a responsible and efficient member of society.
3.      To consolidate and standardize the techniques and teaching methods of yoga system of medicine and natural health around the world.
4.      To print, publish and circulate Yoga system of medicine as well as natural health literature and to render it accessible to common man, wherever he may reside.
5.      To initiate, encourage and guide research work in the methodology and history of yoga system of medicine and Natural Health as it is related to the medical, educational, sociological and scientific areas of society.
6.      To provide a solid foundation for the application of yoga system of medicine and natural living is daily life, without interfering with social position, life style, and temperament of beliefs.
7.      To create a return to the Gurukul community order of living for the uplift of mankind as an aid to the social and spiritual evolution of the human race.
8.      To contribute peace and harmony to the word by promoting love and fraternity among people in order to bring about a unfilled mode of existence with universal respect for human character, health and fundamental right.
9.      Research and development of yoga system of and treatment for the humanity.
10.  Provide the medical and rehabilitation for the patients.
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INTRODUCTION
 
The yoga is the system of medicine of the before Vedic science time that deals the study of yoga system of Medicine as Mental, physical and Spiritual balancing living art of life with true wisdom. Thus, the meaning of yoga system of medicine is the science of the Mental, Physical and Spiritual life.
 
It is said that the yoga is as old as humanity, however, the origin of yoga is based in Vedic scientific Veda which are said to be the oldest classics of the world written more than 20,000 B. C. this was developed as an independent scientific system of medicine around the 20,000 century B. C. the aim and objective for the development of this system is described as prevention of health of the healthy people and curing the person suffering from disease.
 
This system deals elaborately with measure of healthy living during the entire span of life and its various phases. Besides dealing with principle for maintenance of health. It has also developed a wide range of therapeutic measures to combat illness. The positive health according to yoga is not only free from disease but also includes physical mental spiritual and social welfare of every individual. The definition of social well-being adopted by WHO (World Health Organization) only decade ago resembles definition of health describing yoga  system of medicine.
 
In ancient time there are branches of yoga system of medicine namely school of physician of yoga system of yoga system of medicine.
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YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE ITS BRANCHES  
v     Neurology   v     Cardiology   v     Orthopaedics   v     Rehabilitation   
v     Plant Medicine (Pharmacology)  v     Ophthalmology  v     Bio-Chemistry   
v     Social Preventive v     Oto-rhino-laryngology  v     Pathology 
v     Dermatology & Vernology  v     Rheumatology v     Gynaecology & Obstricts  
v     Urology  v     Toxicology  v     Gastrology  v     General Medicine
v     Respiratory  v     Paediatrics
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CLASSIFICATION OF YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
 
Pre-operative Shatkarma - Poorva Karma Procedure
Traditional massage and heat therapy technology by the plant medicine.
  Peadiatrics Massage Therapy
Pre-operative Shatkarma and its branches:
Principal massage, Squences of massage, importance of Anatomical Massage, Oil in Massage, Massage for Pregnancy, Lymphatic Massage, Massage foe Beauty, Massage for Paediatrics, The Cleaning Massage (Oil Abhyange, Oil Dara, Khneer Drara, etc.), therapeutic massage(Orthopaedics and rheumatology, neurology), Cardiology Massage.
 
Operative Shakarma - Pradhan Karma
  Neti practice Dhauti practice
The operative Shatkarma and its branches:
There are:
(1)   Neti (cleansing the nasal passages);
(2)   Dhuti (cleansing of the Stomach );
(3)   Basti (cleansing of the rectum and colon);
(4)   Tratak (cleansing the eye by fixing the gaze on some object with blinking and keeping it fixed until the lachrymal secreation starts flowing freely);
(5)   Kapalabhati (cleansing the nasophrynx).
 
Post Operative Shatkarma- Paaschat Karma
  Dhauti practiceNauli practice
Post operative Shatkarma and its branches:
After cleansing the body of impurities by these yogic means, "Yoga" avocates the performance of physical, moral and psychological practices. These are described as Astang yoga under eight parts of yoga : (1) Yama ( absenation), (2) Niyama (observance), (3) asana (Physical Postures), (4) Pranayam (breath control), (5) pratyahara (control of sensory perception), (6) Dhyana (fixed attention), (7) Dharana (contemplation), and (8) Samadhi (absolute concentration).
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THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
 
Modern Yoga medicine has wide variety of specialised exercise techniques, evolved and established through scientific research. The specific technique of therapeutic exercises is planned after a through clinical examination and investigations indicating the nature, degree of involvement, and the prognosis of the disorder. It may be directed:
 
1. To improve strength, endurance and flexibility of the muscles. Yoga posture
2. To facilitate neuro-muscular co-ordination.
3. To restore function or to provide maximum functional independence within the limits of the disease and disability(rehabilitation of the physically handicapped patient).
4. To build up vicarious movements to compensate for the permanent loss of movements.
5. To facilitate neuro-muscular re- education through bio-feedback or synchronisation of massage stimulation with voluntary efforts and specialised exercise techniques.
6. To achieve cardio-pulmonary conditioning to prevent as  well as control risk factors for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity etc.
7. To improve body balance and gait.
8. To promote performances by leading to optimal physical fitness through increase in functional capicity.
9. To prevent common sports injures by conditioning of an athlete.
10. To prepare for and facilitate child birth.
11. To relieve pain and inflammation and  to augment  healing
12. To provide ergonomic advice with specific exercises, to prevent common musculos-skeletal ailments.
13. To prevent post-surgical complications.
14. To promote physical fitness for overall positive health benefits
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TRADITIONAL PANCHKARMA TREATMENT
Name of treatment:-
Shirodhara (pouring of fluid like decoction, medicated oil, medicated milk, medicated butter milk, water and herbal medicine etc. over head continuously for a specific period is called shirodhara Selection of fluids or Herbal Medicine oils depends upon the disease and condition of the patient. As pathology condition.)  
 
Indication
Shirodhara Therapy
1.      Provides efficiency in the functioning of central nervous system(CNS) and peripheral autonomic nervous system, prevention of cardio- respiratory diseases.Prevention or control of the diseas-prone risk factors like hypertension.
2.      Prevention of the recurrence of cardio-vascular and cardio-respiratory ailments.
Shirodhara Therapy posture3.      Scientific works by the treatment of Shirodhara in Cardiology and neurology. And Muscular skeleton system.
4.      Improve memory, intelligence, academic performance and concentration.
5.      Improve athletic performance with reduction of heart rate.
6.      Feeling of restful alertness.
Treatment time duration:- Minimum 120 Maximum.
                                           Maximum 180 Min.
 
Name of Treatment:-
Patrapinda Snehana and Swedana(Herbal medicated oil with cataplasm (leaf) decoction heat massage therapy).  
Indication:- Patrapinda Snehana and Swedana Therapy
1.      Prevention of common musculo-skeletal disorders like pain and or stiffness in the neck, shoulder, back, knees etc. which have been the source of discomfort and loss of productive working hours and work efficiency.
2.      Prevention of the secondary musculo- skeletal complication following injuries or diseases, burns, amputation etc.
3.      Prevention of the recurrence of common musculo-skeletal disorders like joint pain stiffness in the neck, back, shoulder, or knees and muscular atrophy and weakness.
4.      It was under treatment and management of rheumatorology and orthoain and also locomotor-disbled for the rehabilitation.
Patrapinda Snehana and Swedana Therapy5.      Control the symptoms of  arthritis effectively.
6.      Reduces the pain and swelling of joints.
7.      Reduces the severity and duration of morning stiffness.
8.      Improves grip strength and walking time.
9.      Reduces the damage joints.
 
Treatment Duration time:-
Minimum 60 min. Maximum 75 min. / 80 min.
 
Name of the treatment:-
Abhyanga- Snehana: (herbal medicine medicated lymphatic massage therapy)
  Abhyanga Therapy
Indication:     
(1) To improve strength, endurance and flexibility of the muscles.
(2) To facilitate neuro-muscular co-ordination.
(3) To restore function or to provide maximum functional independence within the limits of the disease and disability (rehabilitation of the physically handicapped patient).
(4) To hailed up vicarious movements or trick movements to compensate for the prmanent loss of movements.
(5) To facilitate neuro-muscular re-education through bio-feedback or synchronisation of massage stimulation with voluntary efforts and specialized exercise techniques.
Yoga posture(6) To achieve cardio-pulmonary conditioning to prevent as well as control risk factors for coronary artery disease, hyper-tension, diabetes, obesity, etc.
(7) To improve body balance and gaits.
(8) To promote performance by leading to optional physical fitness through increase in functional capacity.
(9) To prepare common sports injures by conditioning of an athlete. Yoga posture
(10) To prepare for, and facilitate child birth.
(11) To relieve pain and inflammation and to augment healing.
(12) To provide ergonomic advice with specific exercises, to prevent common muscular-skeletal ailments.
(13) To prevent post-surgical complications.
(14) To promote physical fitness for overall positive health benefits.
(15) It enhances age.
(16) It relives weakness of work.
(17) Enhances eyesight. yogic Massage Therapy
(18) Strengthens the body.
(19) Relieves the vata in the body.
(20) Induces sleep.
(21) Gives good colour to the skin.
(22) It resists the body against exhaustion and exertion.
(23) Body becomes smooth, flabby, strong and charming.  
(24) It ones up the tissues of the body.
Increasing viscosity, nourishment, solidarity, sexual stamina, good articulation of joints, fortitude, patience, abstinence.                                                                                          
 
Treatment time duration:- Minimum 120 min. to 180 min.
 
Name of the treatment:-
Katibasti :- local medicated Herbal medicine low back Pain, cervical pain, thoratic pain therapy)
  Katibasti Therapy
Indication:-  Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis (O A of the cervical spine), Lumbar Spondylosis (O A of the cervical spine, etc.) Ankylosing spondylitis.
 
Treatment Time duration:- Minimum 120 min. Maximum 130 min.
 
Name of treatment:-
Beauty (Sundari Karan) Herbal Medicine Beauty Care and massage and toxicology system. Sundarikaran Therapy
 
Indication:-  
Dry skin, skin infection, balancing of skin dermis.
 
Time duration:- Minimum 60 min. Maximum 80 min.
   
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MIRACLES OF WATER THERAPY
DRINK WATER AND BE HEALTHY
 
Several chronic diseases for which to cure has been found, can be cured by a simple method called WATER THERAPY. The Japanese Sickness Association confirms that several diseases such as headache, hypertension obesity.
 
Diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, sinusitis, rehirutis, bronchitis, bronchial, asthma, hyper asthma, hyper  acidity irregular menstruation, uro-genital problems etc are cured by WATER THERAPY only.
 
Though it sounds incredible, it has been proved factual and is recommended by several doctors as well. Human health depends mainly on the digestive system. as Swami Paramahamas Yogananda said it is over eating all the 365 days of a years. That leads to most of the diseases.
 
Where as drinking ordinary  potable water help clean the stomach and enables he intestine to form new fresh blood called heamatoposi which in turn fights against the disease causing organisms. Thus many of the ailments are cured by practicing WATER THERAPY.
 
HOW TO PRACTICE
The method of WATER THERAPY is simple, easy and in expensive. Early in the morning, before attending to any of the  morning, chores, 5 glasses of water 1. 26 kg or 1.26ltrs.) should be taken in one stretch. You may give a short break. Do spot walking exercise for a few minutes and complete the rest of water. Take necessary precaution against. Water should be boiled and cooled if purity is suspected.
  Dr. Pramod Kumar Gautam - Consultant & MD of ISYSM, Arogya Ashram
For the next 45 minutes to one hour after drinking water, on other beverage or eatable should be taken. After supper one should not have any stimulating beverage or a soft drink. During the first few days of therapy, one may pass during 3-4 time within one hour after drinking water. Some may have even loose stools. But in a short period everything comes back from the disease will be seen.
 
Persons suffering from arthritis and rheumatism should take WATER THERAPY three times a day in the first week and thereafter a my practice it once a day. While practicing
WATER THERAPY water should be taken tow hours after each meal and not before that. During the first few days of therapy, one may pass urine 3-4 times within one hour after drinking water. Some may have even loose stools. But in a short period everything comes back to normal and symptoms of relief from the disease will be seen.
 
Persons suffering from arthritis and rheumatism should take WATER THERAPY three times a day in the first week and thereafter may practice it once a day. While practicing WATER THERAPY water should be taken two hours after each meal and not before that.
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FACULTY OF YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE & RESEARCH DIVISION
 
Short term yoga system of medicine training course
A general course is available for all interested aspirants either on a daily basis or with residential  accommodation at Arogya ashram. These courses run constantly and range in duration from seven days to six months. The subjects covered and the duration of the courses can be varied to suit the need of the individual aspirants, and can vary in content from the most rudimentary basic practices taught at the simple level to an intense training period in one or more of the most advanced disciplines of yoga. It is generally expected that persons coming to attend these courses will make voluntary contributions to the ashram to cover the cost of their boarding, lodging and other expenses.
 
The following are a few of the subjects which are regularly taught to aspirants during short term training courses. Hatha Yoga: Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, Hatha Yoga Shatkriyas. Nada Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Japa Yoga, Ajapa Japa, Dhyana Yoga, Antar Mauna, Trataka, Chidakash Darana, Prana Vidya, Laya Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Swadhyaya Karma Yoga and Sangheet.
 
From persons with physical or mental ailments or diseases, special training is given in the specific Yogic Kriyas which with aid in the treatment or management of the treatment or management of the particular condition to be alleviated. Naturopathic regulation and other system are often used along side with Yoga in order to simplify and speed up the treatment. In general, these courses are intended to teach the sufferer all he needs to know so that he can continue to practice in his own home to achieve success with his particular aliments. These courses vary greatly in duration from one or two days to many months depending on the particular ailment.
 
The following are a few of the conditions which have been found to be especially amenable to treatment through the practice of Yogic Kriyas:
Blood Pressures, Coronary Ailments, Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus, Tuberculosis, Ulcers, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Polio, Chronic, Dysentery, Psychosis, Chronic Conrheumatism, Insomnia, Common cold etc.
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Yoga System of Medicine Teachers Training Course:
 
Special courses with a minimum of two years duration are available for individuals who with to dedicate their lives to the teaching and dissemination of the yogic sciences. In addition to the subjects covered under the heading of sort-term yoga training courses special training will be givenYSM Course in yoga therapy, yoga theory, spiritual yoga, teaching methodology, naturopathy and other esoteric subjects which are necessary for the teaching of yoga. In addition all aspirants in these courses will give practical classes to new students at the institution under the guidance of experienced teachers in order to perfect their methods of teaching. Delivery and knowledge of classroom situation. Upon successful completion of such a course, the aspirant with receive a special Yoga Acharya certificate which that he is a qualified and competent teacher for the specific techniques in which he has been trained. This certificate is of great use to those who is to set off on their own teach yoga as a profession.
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YOGA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE  
TRADITIONAL HERBAL PHARMACY AND LABORATORY
 
In order to make use of its latent medicine qualities, a plant must be treated and modified in such a way that its specific curative substances can be extracted. Such transformations from part of what is known as the 'Galenic' branch of pharmacy. The active principles contained in every medicinal plant consist of a number of a number of compounds which, individually or in groups, can have a specific action on the organs of our bodies. Different methods have, therefore, been devised or extract these substances, either singly or collusively, depending on the result required. Some forms of extraction, being particularly complex , are beyond the skills of laymen and are exclusively the province of the pharmaceutical chemist or similar specialists. Others, of a more simple nature, can be carried out by anyone. There are four basic, simple preparation techniques:  
Decoction, Maceration, Infusion and Juice extraction. Although these are very straight forward methods, they are just as effective as the more elaborate systems involving considerably more complicated processes. These form methods will be discussed separately, with instructions as to the exact procedures for extracting the active principles and the circumstances in which each should be adopted.
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Academic Course
 
1.      Short term        150 hrs.
Certificate in Yoga System of Medicine
 
2.      Diploma           300 hrs.
Diploma in Yoga System of Medicine
 
3.      Post Diploma       350 hrs.
Post Diploma in Yoga System of Medicine
 
4.      Short term        150 hrs.
Certificate in Tradition Massage Technology
 
5.      Diploma           300 hrs.
Diploma in Tradition Massage Technology.
 
6.      Post Diploma       350 hrs.
Post Diploma in Tradition Massage Technology.
 
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BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR WITH NATURAL HEALTH
*        Are you tired of inorganic medicines?
*        Is your disease such as would not be cured by modern medicines?
*        Do you want to prevent diseases for you, your family members and friends?
*        Do you want to get rid of bad habits (addictions)?
*        Do you wish to remain young forever or grow younger?
*        Do you want to develop a happier family life?
*        Do you want to improve efficiency in your profession.
*        Then you cannot do without NATURAL HEALTH. This therapy has been recognized by the World Health Organization.
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BENEFITS OF NATURAL HEALTH
 
v     Painless and safe.
v     Quick and sure.
v     Treatment can be taken at homes.
v     Free from harmful side effects.
v     Decreases the doctor's bill  
v  Very simple.
Address:
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF YOGA SYSTEM OF 
MEDICINE AND HOSPITAL
AROGYA ASHRAM
(The Natural Health & Yoga Centre)
      Gaushala, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Branch: Bhatbhateni KTM  NP
P.O. Box. 3662 Tel: 977 1 4412075, 2082057
Fax: 4420504 Mob: 9851057392
      E-mail: counsel@com.np
web site: www.inspiration.com.np/arogya
 
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