PranaRehab
PranaRehab
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Our natural healthcare education covers several key areas. We begin by explaining the principles of natural and holistic healing. This is followed by an introduction to a practical therapeutic toolkit that uses Ayurveda as the primary treatment framework, yoga postures as a form of physical therapy that interacts with the mind and nervous system, and pranayama breathing techniques to strengthen and regulate the nervous system, particularly for calming or stimulating the body and mind. We then cover the application of manual therapies which support the healing and rehabiltation process.
One area that we particularly focus on is the health and well being of the practitioners who learn to destress and build resiliance in order to provide the best outcomes for their patients and clients.
What is Natural Holistic Healing?
This module concentrates on basic concepts of natural healing which consider the body mind relationship and how awareness can be developed to assist in the healing process. We teach a systemic rather than a symptomatic approach in which the underlying principle is to strengthen the 'Immune System' which can then act to bring the body mind back into a balanced state.
Introduction to Ayurveda - The Healing Framework
By understanding the five elements, three doshas, (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), Agni, and the digestive process, we can start to correlate the the physical and mental states within one consistent system of diagnostics and treatment. Once this is assimilated into the practioners' knowledge base then these principles can be applied to both western medicinal and alternative treatment processes as complementary to one another.
Yoga and Yoga Therapy
Although yoga is an ancient system of healthcare with eight distinct branches, it is most commonly understood and practiced through the branch of Asana, or physical postures and movements. Yoga is widely taught as a means of maintaining and improving health through movement and relaxation techniques, and when practiced regularly, it can significantly enhance overall quality of life.
During the training, each exercise is examined individually, with careful consideration of its combined physical and mental effects on healing outcomes. We explore the relevant anatomical and physiological mechanisms involved, and how these effects may support and accelerate the healing process.
Pranayama - Therapeutic Breathing Techniques
Pranayama, another branch of yoga, literally means “the expansion and regulation of life force” through specific breathing techniques. These practices have significant therapeutic value and, when applied consistently over time, can positively influence body chemistry, physiological function, and overall resilience.
Pranayama techniques have proven particularly effective in supporting individuals affected by wartime trauma, including physical injuries and psychological conditions such as amputation, concussion, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Within the training, practitioners are taught to apply these techniques both for their own self-regulation and in clinical or supportive settings with patients. Through their direct influence on the autonomic nervous system, these practices promote calm, rest, and recovery, allowing the body–mind system to gradually return to a balanced and regulated state.