Yoga is widely known for reducing stress, improving flexibility and concentration, and promoting a sense of peace—to name just a few of its possible positive outcomes. On top of its physical benefits, however, researchers are beginning to understand more about yoga's therapeutic benefits for mental health concerns. In fact, some research indicates that yoga can be an effective prescription for a myriad of the most common reasons why people seek psychotherapy. Yoga psychology is both a positive and a normative science. It not only analyses human personality and its growth, but sets normative ideals and prescribes techniques to achieve such objectives, as well. Thus, expansion of consciousness and making oneself the master of his/her mind are the broad objectives of yoga psychology. The topological aspect of mind as described by Freud in terms of conscious, subconscious and unconscious levels was well detailed in the yogic literature, thousands of years ago. The sound practice of yoga enables one to have a disease-free body and keen intellect. Hopefully, the present study will be useful for the students and teachers of physical education and sports sciences, instructors and those interested in the sciences of yoga.
Dr. Suresh Chandra, a highly qualified person obtained his all higher qualifications M.A. Ph.D. from Allahabad University in Political Science. He is a widely acclaimed author and editor. He has attended a number of seminars and conferences. He has edited several books and has specialization in World's Political Affairs.
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