There are multiple factors which can cause the chronic disease outbreak. The biggest impact is having the health damaging behavior such as:

• unhealthy diet
• lack of physical activity
• bad sleeping habits
• high stress level
• use of addictive substances (alcohol, tobacco, drugs).

Use of yoga therapy in cases of chronic illnesses has been proven as very beneficial.

Proper asana and pranayama practice can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue in people living with chronic illness which has a direct impact on immune function improvement. Within the framework of yoga therapy the client is taught about self-management and how to maintain healthier life style according to his/her condition and body type.

Every yoga therapy program is continuously observed and regularly assessed by the Yoga therapist. This method is keeping the yoga healing program updated according to actual student’s needs, prevents the condition worsening and helping to lower the doses of medication.

    >> Penile, testicular and prostate cancer

    >> Erectile dysfunction 

    >> Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 

    >> Prostatitis

    >> Varicocele or dilated veins around testicle

    >> Hydrocele or fluid around testicle

    >> Testosterone deficiency 

    >> Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) 

Infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. It can be caused by numerous conditions in one or both partners or a combination of circumstances. 

Female infertility can be caused by:

• anovulation (failure to ovulate) 
• oligoovulation (very irregular ovulatory cycles)
• blockage of the Fallopian tubes
• thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, or ovarian disease which may interfere with ovulation  
• inability of successful delivery of a child

Male infertility can be caused by:

• no sperm production (azoospermia)
• very low sperm production (oligospermia)
• abnormal sperm cells production
• obstruction of the passageways for sperm 
• abnormally low thyroid or high adrenal secretion
• varicocele
• lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, use of alcohol or drugs, smoking etc.)

Risk Factors of infertility for both sexes:

• age
• drinking of alcohol, smoking, drug use
• overweight or obesity
• inappropriate diet or eating disorders
• exaggerated or lack of exercise
• emotional stress
• psychological issues (depression, anxiety etc.)
• hormonal imbalance
• cancer treatment
• chromosomal abnormalities or inherited diseases
• immunological factors
• sexually transmitted diseases (STD)

Yoga therapy helps to improve reproductive functions through the balancing of hormonal secretion, improving of circulation and internal organs function. 

Reproductive health, sexual performance and ability to conceive is very much affected by psychological factors, thus the maintaining of the mental health of both partners is required. Stress reduces the likelihood of conception both natural way or with the help of assisted reproduction treatment. Yoga therapy is reducing stress and anxiety levels which can significantly increase the chances for successful pregnancy.

Especially beneficial can be supportive Yoga therapy for the couples undergoing IVF treatment. Well-designed asana and pranayama practice has been shown as increasing the success of assisted reproduction cycles.  

Therapeutic Yoga is suitable for the couples as it results into deepening the connection between the partners, improvement of the relationship and enhancement of understanding for each other through the sharing of yoga experience. 

In relation to women’s health yoga therapy is supporting the female well-being and vitality through the maintaining the regularity of menstrual cycles, strengthening the pelvic area, managing the weight, clearing out emotional blocks and bringing self-confidence to managing themselves.

Yoga practice has direct positive impact not only physical body, but also on mental condition of the practitioner. Traditional yogic view on mental disorders is that they are arising out of imbalances in the Manomaya Kosa (mental and emotional body) or having an origin in the Prana (life force) flow fluctuations.

For mental health improvement yoga therapy is helping in several ways:

• having impact on  influence on neurotransmitters secretion (especially serotonin, which is responsible for the feeling of happiness ),
• bringing the practitioner to the stage of relaxation, where all negative urges are becoming less prominent,
• increasing awareness of oneself and oneself’s surroundings,
• increasing the ability to concentrate a manage the distraction,
• bringing an acceptance and adaptability, 
• building up the sense of security,
• bringing enjoyment and self-confidence,
• can help to reduce the dosage of medicaments.

Relaxation of body and mind, caring awareness about the sensations in the body, body mechanics and proper alignment are the key factors in healing back pain though the yoga therapy. During the gentle therapeutic practice the correction of imbalances in the muscle flexibility and muscle strengthening is performed. Together with the slow and precise body movements the back pain is alleviating, the circulation of blood and prana (life force) is improved, inflammation is reduced and  bones and joints are getting to be stabilized again.  

The recovered body regains the proper posture, which, together with strengthened muscular system, help to prevent further pain or injury.

Being underweight can be as risky as being overweight or obese. Underweight is defined as body weight which is too low than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given body height  (BMI value is under 18.5).  Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones, poor stamina and feelings of fatigue. Underweight can be caused by various reasons and conditions. Each sudden and unexplained weight loss always require further medical examination and counselling.

Common causes of underweight are:

• malnutrition or bad eating habits
• eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia nervosa)
• sleep disorders
• gastrointestinal or liver problems causing inability to absorb nutrients adequately 
• cancer or cancer treatment  
• diabetes mellitus type 1
• over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
• genetics
• metabolism
• drug use
• overexercise
• stress

Consequences of underweight:

• essential nutrients deficiency
• weak immune system
• anemia
• poor physical stamina
• muscle atrophy
• skin, hair or teeth problems 
• menstrual disorders (e.g. amenorrhea, irrehular periods)
• infertility
• complications during pregnancy (e.g. premature delivery)
• osteoporosis

An assessment of body type according to Ayurveda is always done before the start of Yoga therapy practice. Diet and eating patterns are in detail analysed by Yoga therapist and a new diet program with proper timings is recommended.

Therapeutic Yoga isn’t traditionally considered an aerobic exercise, but it’s conserving energy and at the same time improving overall body condition (muscle strengthening, increasing flexibility etc.). Regular yoga practice is increasing awareness on many physical and mental levels which leads to more conscious approach towards the whole body even the eating habits itself. Practitioner is able to observe how different types of food are affecting his organism and change his behavioral patterns accordingly. Regular well-tailored yoga as therapy practice is balancing the hormonal secretion, helping with digestion issues, boosting stamina and improve the sleep which are all key factors for healthy weight maintenance.

• asthma
• allergy
• lungs diseases
• skin disorders (e.g. eczema, contact dermatitis, urticaria etc.)
• lead poisoning
• overuse syndrome
• computer vision syndrome
• cardiovascular disease
• high blood pressure
• muscoloskleteal disorders (back & neck pains, epicondylitis, cervical spondylosis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial styloid tenosynovitis, hand-arm vibration syndrome, herniated discs/slipped discs)
• sleep disorders
• depression & anxiety
• migraine
• occupational burnout
• post-traumatic stress disorder 
• cancers caused by chemical agents.

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