Correspondence Address:
Dr. Rupali J. Bawankar Professor & Head of Dept.Rasshastra & B.K. BMAC & RH, Butibori, Nagpur.
Date of Acceptance: 2022-11-19
Date of Publication:2022-11-27
Article-ID:AYU_70_11_22 https://ayuscript.com
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Bawankar.R.J.,Hange.D.V., Pimpalshende.P. Role of Yoga in Obesity: Co-Morbid Condition in Covid -19.
Obesity ( Sthaulya) has been described as one of the Ashtauninditya disease in Carak Samhita .Obesity define as the abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the adipose tissue of the body. That present a risk to health. Since the beginning of the pandemic, reports have emerged that outcomes of covid -19 are more severe in obese patients. Similarly, overweight people are also at increased risk. In modern science specific treatment not available for obesity that’s why practice of yoga is essential for controlling the obesity and to maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, well-being. Aim of yoga is to free one from confusion and dis-stress. It provides sense of calm that comes from practice of yogic exercise and practice of breathe control. Yoke (Yoga) means bringing together body, mind and spirit. Certain yoga asanas ,pranayama, mediation, practiced regularly have boost the immune system. Daily yoga practices help to release happy hormone endorphin and reduce the stress inducing hormone cortisol.
Keywords:-Obesity, Yoga, Ayurveda, Lifestyle disorder Covid -19.