NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF VYAYAMA IN PRESENT ERA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Authors

  • *Singh Shyam Babu M.D. Scholar, Department of Sharir Kriya, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India.
  • Mansoria Poornima M.D. Scholar, Department of Agad Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India.
  • Prasad Mahendra Lecturer, Department of Sharir Kriya, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India.

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Vyayama, Physical activity, Ama, Agni, World Health Organization data.

Abstract

Ayurveda dealing as a science of life speaks about physical, mental and social health. In Ayurvedic science Vyayama is included in daily regimen for the purpose of staying healthy. As per World Health Organization data, lack of physical activity is responsible for 6% deaths globally. Exercise helps in metabolism of free fatty acids and plays an important role to overcome obesity and obesity related disorders like type 2 diabetes and cardiac disease like CVD (cardiovascular disease) and many more other disorders like breast cancer, colon cancer, dementia and depression. In Ayurvedic aspect Vyayama stimulate Agni which prevents formation of Ama so it is helpful in prevention of many disorder. In this review it is described that Vyayama or physical activity is necessary for an individual in today’s life and Vyayama or physical activity works for staying healthy and longevity.

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Published

07-12-2015

How to Cite

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Shyam Babu *Singh, Poornima M, Mahendra P. NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF VYAYAMA IN PRESENT ERA: A CRITICAL REVIEW. Ayushdhara [Internet]. 2015Dec.7 [cited 2024Nov.17];1(2). Available from: https://ayushdhara.in/index.php/ayushdhara/article/view/19

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2014): November - December 2014

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