Author(s): Anantarup Sen Sarma

Abstract:
Although widely popular for physical benefits, Yoga has been underutilized for the promotion of psychic diseases. Health professionals and general public continue to remain in different about the suitability of Yoga for treating psychic diseases, managing psychological wellness of patients and promoting mental health of the normal population. Therefore, an attempt is made to document the key preventive, promotive and curative opportunities for mental health through yogic practices and identifying major hurdles in its practice.

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