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PRANAYAM – ESSENTIAL PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTION: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Hardik Chudasama*, Dr. Dhaval Makwana, Dr. Akshay Solanki and Dr. C. R. Yadav

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Abstract

Introduction: Ayurveda is a monumental contribution of India to the world. It represents a well-developed human care system and speaks of the art and science of health and healing. It is the science the reveals knowledge of life. Ayurveda and yoga are interconnected holistic science from ancient time. Ayurveda believes that Dosha, Dhatu Mala are the roots of the body. Among all three Sharirik dosha Vata dosha is up most dominant and powerful dosha in ayurveda. This has been responsible for diseased and healthy state to maintain human physiological action. Pranayam is part of yoga science and it‟s also helpful to maintain and channelization of vata dosha. Objective: the purpose of the study is to collect and compile Ayurved perspective and physiological importance of pranayam from various ancient classical ayurveda and yoga text. Data source: a literary study has been conducted through the various ancient texts of Ayurveda and yoga. Various websites are also referred to in this context. Review method: literary research. Discussion and conclusion: classical reference can be very well used to understand the relation between pranayam and Ayurveda physiological concept. Result: attempt is made to analyze the pranayam as an essential physiological action.

Keywords: Pranyam, Yoga, Physiological action, Ayurveda, effect of Pranyam.