The Pivotal Role of Yogic Therapies for Maintaining the Balance of Bioregulating Principles Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
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Abstract
Background: Yoga is closely related to Ayurveda and its principles and it is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy. Apart from Astang Yoga the concept of panchkoshas are the main from the science of Yoga to Ayurveda. The ultimate aim of Yoga is to attain self enlightment which is possible only when the body and mind complex functions in a stable and balanced state. Ayurveda text says one who always remains united with self is a healthy person. Yogasutra describes yoga as the stable state of mind “Yogachittavruttinirodhah”. World Health organization also looks at health as a state of positive well being at physical, mental, social and spiritual level.
The aim and objective of the study is to understand and know the philosophy of the factors that how yogic therapies play pivotal role for the maintaing the balance of Vata,Pitta and Kapha as elucidated in Ayurveda and Yogashastra. This research explores the conceptual relationship between Yoga and the Tridosha by means one can say that Yoga is a comprehensive mind-body approach, and regular practice of which claim to delay the onset of aging process1 , programs combining āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation or relaxation produce greater physiological and psychological benefits2 and its being a physical activity that can be modified to suits the needs of older people and is growing in popularity3.and the objective of the study was to see how yoga therapy and practices are useful to balance the bioregulating principles (Vata,Pitta,Kapha) of the body indrectly by visualization of benefits of yoga in varios endocrine disorder , which if are blanced will keep a person healthy and if disproportionate will cause various disease, also pathways becomes particularly evident when examining how lifestyle factors, including exercise modalities like yoga, can influence hormonal balance. Common hormones that are notably affected by lifestyle choices include cortisol, insulin, and sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone4.
Research indicates that chronic stress can lead to prolonged elevation of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress5. quality of evidence and the strength of recommendation for yoga as a therapeutic means in the management of prehypertension and hypertension6 and how it plays a pivotal role in the management of Holistic health. Yoga is a comprehensive mind-body approach, regular practice of which claim to delay the onset of aging process lifestyle factors, including exercise modalities such as yoga, can influence hormonal balance. practicing yoga reported improvements in menstrual regulation and reduced symptoms of premenstrual syndrome7
Yoga has developed highly effective models and tools for healing and wellness and maintaining the balance of Vata pitta and Kapha so this article provides a conceptual framework to understand, how yoga helps to improve for maintaining the balance of Bioregulating principles Vata,Pitta and Kapha. And diseased in imbalance state like affecting basal level of thyroid hormones
Methodology: Ayurveda is often enormeously associated with herbs only. In actual fact it has a huge canvas that includes among other Yoga and panchkarma. Diet and digetion are the pivots on which most of its theories are based on physiology (Normalacy) as well as in pathology (Disease). Yoga practices are useful in correcting the excess of different doshas effectively. All the studies related to yoga therapies were searched in various online sources such as Google Scholar, pub-med, web of Science, and the relevant research papers were revived and the required information was compiled. Critical review has been done with the help of all available treties and research article.
Present study shows that the Practice of Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas and Shatkriyas helps to stabilize these Doshas and promotes the overall well-being of the body which automatically reduces the risk of any disorders.
