Therapeutic Yoga for Chronic Health Conditions
Clinical yoga doesn't just treat symptoms—it addresses the root cause. Every session I lead is customized to your medical reports and daily health, whether you are managing chronic pain, PCOD, or diabetes.
Every class I teach is customized for you. This diagram shows the range of issues I address, including pain relief, stress management, prenatal care, internal health like PCOD and thyroid, and anti-aging facial yoga.
Many women are confused about the difference between PCOD and PCOS. This educational video explains the common symptoms and shows how my online customized yoga programs can help regulate hormones and reduce stress for natural healing.
In this clip from my appearance on CNN News18's "The Breakfast Club", I demonstrate and explain the benefits of yoga during pregnancy. I break down specific poses and breathing techniques for each trimester to support a healthy, smooth journey to childbirth.
This video debunks the myth that yoga is only for external transformation. I demonstrate Paschimottanasana, an excellent asana for managing diabetes by stimulating abdominal organs like the pancreas to help regulate glucose levels.
Kapotasana, or Pigeon Pose, is a great asana to help manage and control diabetes by improving blood glucose levels. Here, I demonstrate a variation of the pose in a beautiful outdoor setting.
This video challenges the myth that weight loss is only about external exercise. I demonstrate Upavistha Konasana, a seated wide-angled pose that helps boost metabolism and optimize internal organs for effective, sustainable weight loss.
To lose weight effectively with yoga, boosting your metabolism is key. This graphic explains the steps for Utkatasana, or Chair Pose, one of the best asanas for improving the metabolic rate to shed extra kilos.
This video explains a crucial fact for people with high blood pressure. While practices like Kapalbhati are powerful, they must be balanced. I demonstrate Chandra Bhedana, a cooling breathing technique to be done alongside, ensuring the practice is safe and beneficial.
Kapalbhati is often mistaken for a pranayama, but it is a 'Shatkarma' or cleansing technique. In this video, I explain the correct intent and method for this powerful practice, which cleanses the body of physical and mental toxins.
If you struggle with sleep, Chandra Nadi or left nostril breathing can help. This video provides a step by step guide to this calming technique, which can be done anywhere, even lying in bed, to reduce stress and promote sound sleep.
About Therapeutic Yoga for Health Conditions
Before we start, I conduct a detailed consultation to analyze your medical history and lifestyle. Your daily yoga sequence is adjusted in real-time, meaning if you wake up with a stiff neck or bloating, we modify your practice on the spot to ensure you find relief instead of straining your body.
Yoga is not one-size-fits-all. You wear a specific shirt size, so why should your practice be generic? My clinical approach at Yogritu focuses on internal organ health and structural alignment, rather than just external poses. Whether you are dealing with hormonal imbalances like PCOD and thyroid, blood sugar fluctuations, or chronic physical pain, my sessions are designed to move you toward a pain-free state.
How I Work
I integrate traditional Hatha yoga with physiotherapy-inspired movements and targeted Kriyas. If you cannot sit on the floor, we adapt the session using chair yoga or bed-based movements—ensuring your physical limitations never stop you from healing.
My Clinical Methodology
- Report-Based Planning: I analyze your specific blood reports and clinical data to correlate your practice with your recovery.
- Real-Time Monitoring: In my live small-group sessions, I monitor your form and make micro-corrections, ensuring you are not just 'doing' yoga, but doing it correctly for your condition.
- Internal Activation: A significant portion of my protocol focuses on internal organ health—stimulating the pancreas for diabetes, calming the nervous system for hypertension, or balancing endocrine function for PCOD.
We don't chase surface-level trends. We focus on the root cause. If you have been struggling to find a sustainable solution for your lifestyle disorders, my clinical yoga therapy provides a science-backed, personalized path to healing.
Yogritu
I am Ritu Malhotra, and I believe yoga should fit you, not the other way around. With 20 years of teaching, I focus on the root cause of your health issues rather than just teaching generic poses. My goal is simple: to make you painless from the inside out.
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