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Significance of Vyayama as Per Ashtang Hridaya

Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav1, Dr. Sunita Nagar2, Dr. Dharmendra Choudhary3,
Dr. Isha Herswani3, Dr. Akanksha Rana2, Dr. Abhilasha Meena2
1
Associate Professor, 2MD Scholar, 3Assistant Professor,
1, 2, 3
Department of Rachana Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda,
Deemed- to-be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

ABSTRACT How to cite this paper: Dr. Sunil Kumar

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and Atharva veda). Ayurveda is derived from the words Ayur and Herswani | Dr. Akanksha Rana | Dr.
Ved. Dincharya, which means "dine dine charya,"i refers to all Abhilasha Meena "Significance of
Vyayama as Per Ashtang Hridaya"
health-related activities for prevention and promotion of sickness.
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boxing), Adhva (walking), and Vyayama Shilanirghat (gym) forms. If
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develop metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes mellitus, and Journal. This is an
hypertension). "Dear escaping. because of lion fear," this example is Open Access article
offered in the context of proper daily Vyayama practice. "Drag the distributed under the
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KEYWORDS: Vyayama, Ayurveda

Objectives
In this study, we will attempt to comprehend a quick have searched mainly oldest Ayurvedic literature:
understanding of Samyaka Vyayama Lakshan as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Astanga
mentioned in Ashtang Hridaya. Hridaya, Gherand Samhita. Vyayama means the
activity by which specific and particular control has
INTRODUCTION
This essay attempts to explain the mystery of been done in the body. The basic meaning of
Vyayama is to pull or drag or draw. M.M. Williams
Vyayama as described in Ashtang Hridaya.
"Vyayama" is an act that causes weariness in the has quoted some important meanings of exercise i.e.
body. Vyayama varies depending on the individual's strength or struggle, make great effort, exertion, take
body strength, age, diet pattern, season, and climate. exerciseiii. Apte Vaman has suggested some other
It is a low-intensity form of exercise. It is required in important meanings of Vyayama i.e. contention,
everyday practice due to its function in promoting struggle extending out, stretching out, gymnastic or
health and preventing sickness in Ayurvedic literature. athletic exercise, fatigue, laboriv, effort exertion and a
It promotes health and provides maximum measure of distance. Charaka has explained that
advantages. If the same Vyayama is performed Vyayama produces lightness in the body, provides
incorrectly or in the wrong manner, it can lead to the ability to bear troubles, reduces aggravated Dosha and
development of a variety of dangerous ailments. improves the digestive powerv. It has been defined by
Sushrut that the activity which produces Ayasa
Vyayama or physical exercise is an important
(tiredness) in the body is known as Vyayamavi.
preventive, curative and rehabilitative measure. We

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Charaka has described that the effort which produces the diet. He will be able to complete all of the tasks
stability and strength in the body is known as correctly and with enthusiasm.
Vyayamavii. Vagbhatta has also followed the
Dipt Agni- As we practice Vyayama, we strengthen
Charaka’s view.viii Vyayama is most helpful in
Vata Dosha and reduce Kapha. As a result, the
prevention of psycho- somatic disordersix.
Avaranajanya Kapha (another Dhatu and Dosha are
MATERIAL AND METHODS overlapping by Kapha) Dushti can be erased, as will
This is a conceptual research project. In this study we Kaphaja Vyadhi. Elimination of Kapha results in
will only focus functional aspect of all five Lakshana increased Dhatwagni, Jatharagni therefore Agni will
of Samyaka Vyayama लाघवं कमसाम य द तोऽि नमदसः be enhanced and if Aam (Undigested food) is present
x in the body, it will be removed, resulting in increased
यः वभ तघनगा वं as mentioned in Ashtang
Agni.
Hridaya. Material is Vagbhatta Samhita and Different
Swasthavritta Vyayama text books - "Sharer ayas Meda kshaya (Fat loss) - Obesity is typically defined
jannam karma Vyayama sngitum."xi. Vyayama leads as an imbalance between energy intake and
to exhaustion is in the muscles and does not allude to expenditure, with excess energy being deposited in fat
mental tiredness. Vyayama does not enjoy daily home cells. Because Vyayama is the most important
or outdoor activities because they both cause discretionary component of total daily energy
exhaustion, although Vyayama is active. It focuses on expenditure, it has the potential to influence energy
maintaining stable postures and relaxing muscles. It is balance. Vyayama boosts energy expenditure, which
described as "a stable and pleasant state." The helps to burn calories, which aids in the elimination
movements are calm and controlled, and the breathing of excess body weight. Vyayama, when combined
is in tune. The emphasis in regular Vyayama is on with good diet, is the most effective approach to
body mobility and muscle stress. Vyayama is prevent obesity.
typically associated with repetitive movement in the Vibhakta Ghana Gatra- Vyayama helps to increase
absence of synchronised breathing. According to in bone density and strength, prevent joint pain,
Ayurveda, proper physical activity benefits not only increase muscle strength, muscle coordination. By
our bodies, but also our minds, emotions, Indriyas cumulative effect of these Vyayama increases Dridhta
(senses), and Aatma (spirit). When someone does in the body.
proper Vyayama as described in phenomena that
accept voluntary participation and require plenty of DISCUSSION
time to perform. The benefits include increased Ayurveda is a living science that focuses on illness
muscle strength and keeping the body in a healthy prevention and all preventative methods, including
state for a longer period of time. It has been done in Dinacharya, are critical for health and longevity.
sufficient quantity. Vyayama is one of the most essential components of
Dinacharya; one should follow the principles
Benefits of Vyayama provided by Ayurveda Acharyas about Vyayama to
As indicated in Ashtang Hridaya, doing Vyayama on preserve our health and lifespan; so, an attempt is
a daily basis generates Laghavam, karmasarthyama, made here to follow the notion of Vyayama and its
Dipta Agni, Meda kshaya, and Vibhakt Ghanagatra. relevance in Dinacharya in the modern day.
All of these factors will be covered briefly.
CONCLUSION
Laghavama- During Vyayama, as the body moves, it According to Ashtang Hridaya, opponents will be
burns calories by releasing ATP. Along with ATP unable to beat someone who frequently practises
release, heat is produced as an end product. As a Vyayama. To improve digestive fire, the body
result, perspiration is a type of heat. It lightens the acquires
body by catabolising ATP and producing heat.
Laghavatvum (light weightiness).
Karma Samarthyama- as Vyayama practice make Workforce physical strength
muscles more flexible and muscular tone also
increase. As a result of Samyaka Vyayama sweating Reduce our body's fat content.
produce. Sweating is considered as Mala Nishkasana Import body tone and posture.
kriya according to Ayurveda Grantha. After Body is nourished.
Nishkasana of Mala in the form of ‘Sweda’ Srotas
Firm up the limbs.
become Shuddha. After excretion of Mala from body,
body itself purifies, so whenever the person intake Increases circulation.
healthy food he will absorb more nutrients present in Bring tone and vitality to dhatus.

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Now we conclude that health promoting and disease pacify by doing various physical activity like running,
preventing effect of Vyayama. In Ayurvedic Samhita swimming, wrestling, vigorous massagexiii. By which
Granta Vyayama describe as both aspects. Word increase digestive fire and dryness in body so added
Chesta means activities like extension, flexion, fat and Kapha is pacify. Muscles become in proper
abduction, adduction and diagonal movementxii. In shape, body become compact and strengthen. Toxin
Charak Samhita Viman Sthan chapter 6 verse 18 that released by sweating, body rejuvenating, so keep daily
Shleshma prakruti purusha have Kapha Vikar is practice of vyayama.

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