Abstract

PREVENTION OF STRESS RELATED COMPLICATIONS THROUGH AYURVEDA AND YOGA

*Dr. Avadhesh Shandilya, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Dr. Indumati Sharma, Dr. Rahul Parashar, Dr. Mahesh Kumar and Dr. Harisharan Shandilya

Abstract

Stress is body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response physically, mentally, emotionally. It is affecting a big part of world population and triggered by increased work load, unhealthy life style and food habits, addiction, increased education related pressure for students, increased dis-satisfaction in the nature of human being, greediness etc. Stress can cause a higher risk of life-threatening heart diseases, metabolic disorders and mental illness etc and can be a major cause in hampering the Longevity of life. Almost 82% of India’s population are affected / suffering from stress and those in the sandwich generation (aged35-49) are most affected with around 89% reporting some level of stress, reveals the Cigna’s 360 well-being survey 2019. Ayurveda is not only a pathy to treat disease, it is more of a way how we should live to stay healthy. Aahara and Vihara explained in different Samhitas show the greatness of ayurveda science. Ayurveda explains Achaar Rasayana, Sadvritta, pathya -sevan etc to stay physically and mentally sound along with Yoga which contains Yama (social Ethics), Niyama (personal ethics), Dhyana (Meditation) etc are the factors important in stress management.

Keywords: Stress, Ahara, Vihara, Sadvritta, Acharaaa Rasayana, Pathya Sevana, Yama, Niyama etc.