Viniyoga
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Viniyoga is a Sanskrit
word that has multiple meanings. Literal meanings include "separation", "detachment", and "leaving", but the common meanings include "employment", "use", and "application". The root means "to use", "to employ", "to do", among other senses.
When used as a technical term in Hindu
religious literature it refers to a short introductory section that gives standard details about the work, such as the sage () who is said to have originated the work, the meter in which it is to be chanted, the deity () considered to preside over it, and other technical details of its use.
The word appears in the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali
, where sutra 3.6 says that the application of the practice of takes place in stages.
The term viniyoga has been used by T. K. V. Desikachar
to describe his approach to utilizing the tools of yoga, in particular his conviction that yoga practice should be adapted to fit the individuality and particular situation of each practitioner. Desikachar later distanced himself from the term.
Viniyoga as a therapeutically oriented yoga
style was more effective than traditional exercise or a patient education
book for improving function and pain in patients with chronic low back pain
. A 2011 study published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine
found that viniyoga was more effective in reducing back pain than using a self-care book. However, viniyoga was no more effective in reducing back pain than stretching classes.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
word that has multiple meanings. Literal meanings include "separation", "detachment", and "leaving", but the common meanings include "employment", "use", and "application". The root means "to use", "to employ", "to do", among other senses.
When used as a technical term in Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
religious literature it refers to a short introductory section that gives standard details about the work, such as the sage () who is said to have originated the work, the meter in which it is to be chanted, the deity () considered to preside over it, and other technical details of its use.
The word appears in the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are 194 Indian sūtras that constitute the foundational text of Rāja Yoga. Yoga is one of the six orthodox āstika schools of Hindu philosophy, and Rāja Yoga is the highest practice....
, where sutra 3.6 says that the application of the practice of takes place in stages.
The term viniyoga has been used by T. K. V. Desikachar
T. K. V. Desikachar
T.K.V. Desikachar is the son and one of the primary students of Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, a prominent yogi credited with being a driving force behind the resurgence of Hatha yoga in recent decades.TKV Desikachar started his career as a civil engineer...
to describe his approach to utilizing the tools of yoga, in particular his conviction that yoga practice should be adapted to fit the individuality and particular situation of each practitioner. Desikachar later distanced himself from the term.
Viniyoga as a therapeutically oriented yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
style was more effective than traditional exercise or a patient education
Patient education
Patient education is the process by which health professionals and others impart information to patients that will alter their health behaviors or improve their health status...
book for improving function and pain in patients with chronic low back pain
Low back pain
Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. In the United States it is the most common cause of job-related disability, a leading contributor to missed work, and the second most common neurological ailment — only headache is...
. A 2011 study published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine
Archives of Internal Medicine
The Archives of Internal Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal published twice a month by the American Medical Association. The Archives of Internal Medicine was established in 1908 and covers all aspects of internal medicine, including cardiovascular disease, geriatrics, infectious disease,...
found that viniyoga was more effective in reducing back pain than using a self-care book. However, viniyoga was no more effective in reducing back pain than stretching classes.