Abstract

EXECUTION OF AYURVEDA AND YOGA ON OBESITY (STHAULYA) IN PRESENT PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Nishtha Yadav Negi* and Dr. Pankaj Kumar Rajvanshi

Abstract

Obesity is most common issue in developing nations or rich social environment however now it is additionally found in developing nations. It is clinical condition in which there is an over the top muscle to fat ratio. This condition is regular in rich family and particularly in ladies. Obesity has arrived at epidemic extents in the 21st century it is found in 5% of Indian population now days. In Ayurveda it is described as sthaulya and says that it is nindita vyadhi in ashtau nindit adhyaaya. So the management of obesity through Ayurveda by ayurvedic preparations and diet, yogic practices like asana, pranayama and meditation have great hope for medical science.

Keywords: Sthaulya, Asana, Diet, Meditation, Pranayama.