Role of Yoga and Physical Exercise in Lifestyle Disorder Prevention
Health is defined by WHO as a state of complete well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects. Lifestyle disorders, such as hypertension and diabetes, stem from unhealthy habits like poor diet and sedentary living. Yoga, with its various forms and practices like asanas and pranayama, plays a crucial role in preventing and managing such disorders.
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ROLE OF YOGA AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS Student Vd.Apurva G. Gedam Guide Vd.Gayatri S. Sawant MAM s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidylaya. Hadapsar, Pune
What Is Health? WHO defines health as complete state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of any disease. In Ayurveda Acharya Sushruta explained definition of Swastha as, : : : !! . /
Life style disorders Life style disorder is an umbrella term given to all the disease which arise because of unhealthy lifestyle. The most common life style disorders includes, Hypertension Diabetes Obesity Insomnia Depression
Causes of life style disorders Unhealthy food Over eating Over dependence on processed food Energy drinks, artificial sweeteners and fast food. Sedentary living,Smoking,drinking alcohol.
IMPORTANCE OF YOGA Maharishi Patanjali described yoga in four major streams which are as follows- Karma yoga Bhakti yoga Gyana yoga Raja yoga Raj yoga has comprised of eight subsequent limbs- Yam,Niyam,Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahar, Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi.
YAM-These are five as follows 1. Ahinsa 2.Satya 3.Astyeya 4.Bramhacharya 5.Aparigraha NIYAM-These are five as follows 1.Shouch 2.Santosh 3.Tapa 4.Swadhyaya 5.Ishwarpranidhan
ASANA PRANAYAMA PRATYAHAR DHARANA DHYANA SAMADHI
YOGASANA Hypertension- Anulom Vilom Pranayam-This breathing technique is quite great in calming your mind and reliving your stress. Shavasana-It offers relaxation and relieves the muscle tension. Paschimottanasana- It help in providing flexibility to the arteries and helps in lowering down the blood pressure. Balasana- It helps you in flushing out all negative thoughts and toxins thus helps in considerable reduction of stress. Setubhandhanasan-This asana helps in improving blood circulation, reduce stress induce concentratration and relieves tension.
Diabetes- Ardh matsyendrasana- This asana is considered as boon for the diabetes as regular and continuous practice of this posture helps in stimulating beta cells present in pancreas to emit more insulin. Gomukhasana-It helps in stimulating different organs. It induce relaxation, stimulates kidneys helps in stretching muscles in the knee, buttocks and lower side of back. Paschimottanasana- It benefits abdominals organs. It helps in stimulating life energy and manipura chakra helps in stretching the back muscles and increases the blood supply.
Obesity- Kapalbhati Pranayam-This breathing technique increases the rate of metabolism and thus helps in reducing weight. Paschimottanasana- This pose massages and tones the abdominal and pelvic organs. It also improves digestion and is highly effective in reducing obesity. Veerbhadrasana-This pose improves balance in the body and builds up stamina. Poorvottanasana- This pose stretches the intestine and abdominal organs. It also helps in toning the abdomen.
Shalabhasana- This pose massages and tones the abdominal organs. It also improves digestion and flexibility in the body. Halasana- This pose strengthens and stimulates the abdominal muscle. It also alleviates stress and fatigue. Yoga provides great options for the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Yoga has been found effective to manage work related stress. Different yoga practices works on the principles of proper relaxation, proper exercise, proper breathing, positive thinking and mediation.
