INTEGRAL YOGA AS A METHOD OF SELF-CORRECTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Keywords:
integral yoga, self-correction, musculoskeletal system, psychophysical rehabilitation, body awareness, methodology Kostoprav.Abstract
The paper explores the potential of integral yoga as an authorial method of psychophysical self-correction for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It presents the outcomes of practical implementation of yoga elements, including breathing, body-oriented, and meditative techniques, as well as the use of the “Kostoprav” simulator. The method demonstrates positive changes in posture, pain symptoms, body awareness, and psycho-emotional regulation, grounded in the principles of an integral approach that addresses the physical, energetic, emotional, and mental dimensions of human functioning.
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