Skip to main content
. 2022 Dec 23;3:1060685. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1060685

Table 1.

Medical yoga therapy protocol.

Asana Frequency
Loosening exercises/SukshmaVyayama
 Griva ShaktiVikasaka/Neck Movement (Neck Rotation clockwise, anti-clockwise, up and down, sideways) 6 times each
 BhujaValli ShaktiVikasaka Purna Bhuja ShaktiVikasaka/Shoulder Movement (Shoulder rotation clockwise, anti-clockwise, Elbows fold in and out, Rotate arms alternatively) 6 times each
 Kati ShaktiVikasaka (I, II, III, IV,V)/Trunk Movement (Twist body at waist, Sideways bend-alternate sides) 6 times each
 Jangha ShaktiVikasaka (Il-A&B)/Thigh Movement (chair pose, kick with alternate leg) 6 times each
 Janu Shakti Yikasaka/Knee movement (Rotate knees clockwise, anti-clockwise) 6 times each
 Pada-mula shaktiVikasaka/Ankle movement (Toes pointing outwards-up, down, sideways) 6 times each
 Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shaktiVikasaka/Ankle movement (Rotate ankle clockwise and anti-clockwise) 6 times each
Standing Asanas 3 times each with regulated breathing
 Tadasana
 Triyak Tadasana
 Trikonasana
 Samkonasana
Sitting Asanas 3 times each with regulated breathing
 Shashakasana
 Paschimaanasana
 Seubandhasana
 Marjariasana
Lying on stomach Asanas 3 times each with regulated breathing
 Makarasana
 Bujangasana
 Shalabhasana
Lying on back Asanas 3 times each with regulated breathing
 Pavanmuktasana
 Sarvangasana
 Setubandhasana
Markatasana
Deep relaxation/Shavasana 5 min
Pranayam 15 min
Bhramari
AnulomVilom
Turn to side and sit up, End with OM chanting in a mediative posture For 5 min