Joga w służbie psychoterapii: zastosowania i ograniczenia
Studia Religiologica December 19, 2025 Małgorzata Sacha
Yoga, originally a spiritual practice aimed at liberation from worldly existence, has been adapted into a global wellness practice with therapeutic benefits. This paper examines how yoga and psychotherapy intersect, identifying three ways yoga techniques—postures, breathwork, and meditation—are used in therapy: as additions to conventional psychotherapy, as mind-body programs combined with standard treatments, or as autonomous yoga-based psychotherapies. Evidence suggests yoga can reduce stress and improve mental health, but opinions are divided, and adverse effects, both physical and psychological, require attention. The paper calls for rigorous, culturally sensitive research to evaluate the efficacy and safety of yoga-based interventions in psychotherapy.