Yoga Therapy Program by Dr. Kanak Kohli

Overview

The Yoga Therapy Program for Health Conditions is a carefully designed online course intended for individuals who are experiencing health-related challenges and are seeking supportive, non-invasive wellness practices through yoga. This program follows a holistic and preventive approach, using yogic techniques to support physical balance, mental calmness, and overall well-being.

The course is suitable for learners of all age groups, including beginners, who wish to incorporate yoga as a complementary wellness practice alongside their regular lifestyle or medical guidance. Rather than promoting yoga as a cure, the program focuses on safe, mindful practices that help improve flexibility, breathing awareness, stress management, and mind–body coordination.

Each session is designed with sensitivity, gradual progression, and individual limitations in mind, making it appropriate for people dealing with different health conditions or recovery phases.

What Students Will Learn

Foundational Therapeutic Yoga Practices

• Gentle yoga movements suitable for varied physical conditions

• Safe stretching and mobility-focused asanas

• Body awareness and posture correction

• Practices designed to reduce stiffness and improve circulation

Yoga for Mental & Emotional Well-being

• Yoga practices that support emotional balance

• Breath-based techniques for calming the nervous system

• Practices helpful for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood

• Relaxation techniques for mental clarity and emotional stability

Condition-Specific Supportive Yoga Practices

• Yoga-based practices commonly used for:

  • Back pain and spine-related discomfort

  • PCOS-related lifestyle support

  • Diabetes and blood pressure management support

  • Post-illness recovery and general weakness

• Gentle routines that focus on balance, breathing, and relaxation

Breathing Techniques (Pranayama)

• Basic pranayama practices for breath awareness

• Techniques to support relaxation and focus

• Improving lung capacity and breathing rhythm

• Safe breath practices suitable for beginners

Mindfulness & Relaxation

• Guided relaxation techniques

• Simple meditation practices for calmness

• Improving sleep quality through yogic relaxation

• Reducing mental fatigue and restlessness

Yin Yoga Elements

• Slow, restorative postures

• Holding poses comfortably for deeper relaxation

• Improving joint mobility and connective tissue flexibility

• Encouraging stillness and mindfulness

Teaching Method

This program is conducted in online mode, allowing learners to practice from the comfort of their home. The teaching approach is gentle, inclusive, and awareness-based, ensuring practices are accessible to people with different physical capabilities.

Teaching includes:

• Step-by-step guided sessions

• Clear verbal instructions and demonstrations

• Emphasis on safety and self-awareness

• Gradual progression without strain

• Encouragement of mindful, non-competitive practice

Students are guided to listen to their bodies and practice within their comfort limits at all times.

Why This Tutor

The program is guided by Dr. Kanak (Maheshwari) Kohli, who follows a disciplined and holistic approach to yoga education. The teaching style emphasizes traditional yogic understanding, mindful practice, and responsible guidance, ensuring learners engage with yoga safely and respectfully.

No exaggerated claims are made; yoga is presented as a supportive wellness practice that complements a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits / Outcomes

• Improved flexibility, mobility, and body awareness

• Better stress management and emotional balance

• Enhanced breathing awareness and relaxation

• Supportive routines for common lifestyle-related conditions

• Development of a consistent, mindful yoga practice

• Increased confidence in practicing yoga safely at home

This course is ideal for individuals seeking a gentle, holistic yoga-based wellness program that supports overall health and quality of life.