Yoga program for Adults (25–60)

Balance work, family, and self-care with our Ayurvedic Yoga sessions designed to reduce burnout and enhance mental clarity, emotional strength, and physical vitality.

Understanding Pitta dosha in adults

Yoga and Ayurveda offers valuable insights into their physical, emotional, and behavioural patterns. Pitta, associated with the elements of fire and water, governs transformation processes in the body, including digestion, metabolism, and intellect. During adolescence—a period marked by significant change—Pitta energy often intensifies, influencing various aspects of a teen's life.

However Dosha assessment questionnaire helps to identify the difficulties and predominance of other doshas other than Kapha/ Pitta dosha, based on which customised yogic practices will be provided.

Mental and Emotional Traits:

• Sharp Intellect: Pitta-dominant teens often display keen intelligence, quick learning abilities, and strong analytical skills.
• Leadership Qualities: They tend to be confident, goal-oriented, and possess a strong drive to achieve.
• Emotional Intensity: While passionate and enthusiastic, they may also experience irritability, impatience, and a propensity for anger when imbalanced.

Importance of Balancing Pitta

An excess of Pitta can lead to various challenges, including:

• Physical Issues: Acne, inflammation, and digestive disturbances like hyperacidity.
• Emotional Struggles: Heightened aggression, mood swings, and difficulty managing stress.
• Behavioural Concerns: Over-competitiveness, perfectionism, and burnout.

Yoga serves as a powerful tool in Ayurveda for balancing the Pitta dosha, which embodies the elements of fire and water. An excess of Pitta can manifest as irritability, inflammation, and overheating. A tailored yoga practice can help cool, calm, and harmonize this fieryenergy.

How Yoga Balances Pitta Dosha

To pacify Pitta, yoga practices should incorporate the following elements:

1. Cooling and Calming Asanas: Focus on poses that soothe the body and mind, such as:
   • Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
   • Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
   • Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
   • Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
   • Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist)
   • Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
   • Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)
   These poses target the abdomen and solar plexus, areas where Pitta accumulates, helping to release excess heat and tension.
2. Moderate Effort: Practice with about 80% effort to avoid overstimulation. Emphasize relaxed movements and avoid pushing to extremes.
3. Breath Awareness: Focus on the exhalation to release built-up anger, frustration, and stress.

Pranayama Techniques for Pitta

Breathwork is essential in cooling and balancing Pitta:

• Sheetali (Cooling Breath): Inhale through a rolled tongue to draw in cool air, then exhale through the nose. This technique reduces body temperature and calms heated emotions.
• Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Balances the nervous system and soothes the mind, helping to alleviate Pitta-related irritability.

Additional Tips for Pitta-Balancing Yoga

• Practice in a Cool Environment: Avoid hot or humid spaces to prevent exacerbating Pitta's heat.
• Soften Your Gaze: Keep your eyes relaxed or closed to encourage inward focus and reduce external stimulation.
• Incorporate Restorative Poses: Include poses like Balasana (Child's Pose) and Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall) to promote relaxation and cooling.

Chakra meditation, rooted in ancient Indian spiritual traditions, focuses on aligning the body's seven energy centers—chakras—to promote holistic well-being. For adults, especially those navigating the stresses of modern life, this practice offer a range of potential benefits:

Emotional and Mental Benefits

• Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Regular chakra meditation can help manage stress and reduce anxiety, fostering emotional stability and resilience.
• Enhanced Clarity and Focus: By clearing mental clutter, chakra meditation may improve concentration and decision-making abilities.
• Improved Self-Awareness: Focusing on each chakra can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself, aiding in personal growth and mindful living.

Physical Health Benefits

• Overall Well-Being: Balancing chakras is believed to promote a healthy flow of energy, which may enhance physical vitality and support the body's natural healing processes.
• Relaxation and Sleep Improvement: The relaxation induced by chakra meditation can contribute to better sleep quality and overall restfulness.

Yoga is a holistic practice that can significantly aid in the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, inflammatory diseases and stress related conditions. By integrating physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation, yoga addresses both physical and mental aspects of health.

Benefits of Yoga for Lifestyle Disorders

1. Stress Reduction: Yoga promotes relaxation and reduces stress, a key factor in many lifestyle diseases. Regular practice can lower cortisol levels and enhance mental well being.
2. Improved Flexibility and Strength: Asanas enhance muscular strength and flexibility, which can alleviate musculoskeletal issues and improve posture.
3. Enhanced Respiratory Function: Pranayama techniques improve lung capacity and oxygenation, benefiting cardiovascular health.
4. Better Metabolic Function: Certain poses stimulate abdominal organs, aiding digestion and metabolic processes, which is beneficial for managing diabetes and obesity.
5. Cardiovascular Health: Yoga can help lower blood pressure and improve heart rate variability, contributing to heart health.

Recommended Asanas for Lifestyle Disorders

1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Strengthens the spine and stimulates abdominal organs.
2. Padmasana (Lotus Pose): Promotes relaxation and is beneficial for meditation and stress reduction.
3. Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Improves posture and balance.
4. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): Enhances balance and concentration.
5. Shavasana (Corpse Pose): Facilitates deep relaxation and stress relief.

Pranayama Techniques

1. Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Balances the nervous system and reduces stress.
2. Bhramari (Bee Breath): Calms the mind and reduces anxiety.

Integrating Yoga into Daily Life

• Consistency:Aim for at least 30/50 minutes of yoga practice daily.
• Mindfulness:Incorporate meditation and mindfulness techniques to enhance mental clarity and emotional stability.
• Lifestyle Modifications: Combine yoga with a balanced diet and adequate sleep for optimal benefits.

By embracing yoga as a regular practice, individuals can proactively manage and prevent lifestyle disorders, leading to improved overall health and well-being.

Duration :

Weekdays: Mon to Fri

1. 30 minutes (warm up, breathing practices and meditation, minimum 40 sessions
2. 50minutes (Asanas, breathing practices and meditation, minimum 20 sessions)
3. Weekend: Sat and Sun (Same as weekdays)