Ms. Fharzana Siraj is a Holistic Health Consultant, Yoga therapist/ Acupuncturist, and 1 of the top 16 powerful Yoginis of India 2019. In her never-ending journey, she recently graduated PN’s Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification rated as the #1 Nutrition Coaching Certification by Business Insider in 2022.
A proud student of Guruji BKS Iyengar she has done her post-graduation in Yoga Therapy from SVYASA University, Bengaluru & is the founder of Orange Ray, a holistic health clinic housing Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Counselling, etc (www.orangeray.in).
Ms. Namita Nayyar, President, Women Fitness caught up with Ms. Fharzana Siraj, the founder of Orange Ray, a holistic health clinic as a part of the upcoming International Yoga Day 2022.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
You are a Holistic Health Consultant, Yoga therapist/ Acupuncturist, and one of the top 16 powerful Yoginis of India 2019. Walk us through your journey.
Ms. Fharzana Siraj
It all started with my lumbar disc prolapse and chronic pain which followed thereafter. Not finding complete relief from western medicine and the inability and struggle to do my day-to-day chores pushed me into depression. My prayers were answered when I met Guruji BKS Iyengar in Pune. When he examined me and suggested a few asanas, I was more than compliant and very consistent in my practice. A week later, I knew I was on the road to recovery, surely and steadily. After 2 months of therapy, I was leading my normal life. The curious cat in me wanted to learn more of this great science as I felt this was the missing link in healthcare. What followed was years of lessons and practice in Iyengar yoga and certification by Guruji. I was now ready for doing a master’s in Yoga and studying acupuncture as well. Having done both, I am now about to complete my Ph.D. Armed with knowledge, passion, and intuitive abilities, I started treating patients suffering from acute/chronic pain and other lifestyle disorders. Having the knowledge of complementary sciences like Acupuncture and Nutrition has given me the advantage to bring a 360-degree perspective to holistic health and thus results are far quicker and better in patients.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Challenges you faced initially? Also, what inspired you to choose this path?
Ms. Fharzana Siraj
Honestly, there was no challenges, only hard and consistent work. My own pain became my asset as I am able to understand my patients’ psychological frame of mind. My inspiration is the innate belief that destiny has chosen me for alleviating the pain and suffering of the people and the smile on their faces and the love they shower on me prods me on to do my work with renewed passion and sincerity.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Does yoga therapy treat injuries like fractures and health issues like osteoporosis?
Ms. Fharzana Siraj
Yoga may be useful for people suffering from osteoporosis as it is a low-impact exercise when done with support or props. Practicing yoga definably increases your range of motion conditions the muscles and strengthens the bones which in turn prevents fractures. Treatment of fractures cannot be handled by yoga in the early stages but once the bone heals, Yoga therapy is useful for rehabilitation.