The book “Encyclopaedia of Yoga for Common Diseases” has aptly described in detail how some diseases at present pose a major challenge to life and longevity. Just as business management is most important, whether it is hotel or hospital, household or industry, the correct management of all the organs of our body is essential. The key organ that works non-stop from birth to death al the 24 hours is the heart. For the heart to be healthy one must entertain healthy thoughts in the mind, and adopt yogic way of life. In fact, holistic health is essential for one to have a healthy heart.In the treatment of many diseases, unnecessary medication is discouraged, as most drugs have harmful side effects. As a cure the book “Encyclopaedia of Yoga for Common Diseases”, prescribes yoga in its entirety. Hatha Yoga for the body, Raja Yoga for the mind and Gnana Yoga for scaling spiritual heights. The yoga in its entirety has been detailed in the book.
The books stress the important role of Asanas practiced with Pranayama. Asanas without pranayama degenerate into mere physical jerks. Yogasanas not only aim at strengthening the inner organs like the heart, the lungs, digestive organs, and endocrine glands but also bring about development of body and mind with regular practice of yogasanas with pranayama most ailments can be nipped in the bud.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR H Kumar Kaul
Born in Srinagar (Kashmir) in 1936, H. Kumar Kaul received his school education in Hadow Memorial Mission School, Srinagar. As a college student he distinguished himself as the best actor, best debaterm best swimmer, best sportsman. His enviable performance in these diverse fields, brought in its wake the highest honour All Round Best. Passed his M.A. (Ennglish Literature) and B.Ed. Journalism (Delhi University) and Ph. D. from Punjabi University, Patiala. In 1963, he joined D.A.V. College, Abohar (Punjab) and remained Head of the Department of English for ten years. In 1975, he became the Principal of S.D. College, Barnala (Punjab). He has been practicing Yoga for the last 30 years. He is a Member of the All India Yoga Association, Sagar; Member of the Yoga Academy, Banaras; Chairman, (Yoga) Mission International, Faridabad; Trustee of the International Centre for the Study of Tantra Yoga, New Delhi. He has won many distinctions and awards in the National Yogasana Competitions. Dr. Kaul is a prolific writer. His 16 books on Yoga have been widely acclaimed in and outside India. He has published more than 220 Research Papers on Yoga in National and International magazines and newspapers. His talks on Yoga Therapy have been broadcast from All India Radio, Jalandhar. Due to his extraordinary contribution in the field of Yoga the title of Yogacharya was conferred upon him in the World Yoga Conference (1986), Yoga Ratna in 1987 and the title of Yoga Shiromani was conferred upon him by the Mission International, Faridabad. In 1990, he was selected Senior Vice President of the Indian Council for Research in Yoga and a Member of the Governing Council of the World Yoga Parishad. He is founder President of Swami Virjanand Yoga Sadhna Kendra, Barnala. Dr. Kaul is a broad-reservoir of ideas and experience – a dynamic personality.
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