Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE ON ROLE OF YOGA IN MANAGEMENT OF ARSHA

*Dr. Poonam Yadav, Dr. Suchetta Verma and Dr. Durgawati Devi

Abstract

Ayurveda, the age old science of life. This ancient science of medicine and positive health is still relevant and beneficial to modern life. Hemorrhoid is a disease, which is very specific to human race only, due to its erect posture. It has been dealt rationally under concept of Arsha, however it includes some other fleshy masses like polyp, warts, etc. The prime etiopathogensis factor of Arsha is Mandagni i.e. hypos functioning of metabolism which leads to constipation that causes development of Arsha. Apana Vayu and Mandagni are mainly responsible for the disease manifestation. Yoga is specialty of Indian culture. This great science has been evaluated for liberation and body is the medium for this purpose. So, body should be healthy and person should be happy to achieve that supreme goal. Certain sets of Yoga practices has been selected for management of Arsha like Sukshama-Vyayama, Surya-Namaskara, standing postures, siting postures, prone postures and supine postures.

Keywords: Arsha, Mandagni, Apan vayu, Yoga.