Conceptual understanding of ahar and yoga in the management of obesity

Abstract

Ayurveda has recognized the importance of Ahar-Vihar and Yoga to maintain and promote health, balance & happiness in Swathavritta. Wellness is one of the most important issues of life, wellness means a state of being and feeling healthy & well. In the current scenario, most of the Indian population is consuming processed food which is having a tremendous amount of Trans fat sugars & other unhealthy and artificial ingredients. Junk food, alcohol & sedentary lifestyle are leading us to silent self-destruction, making one in every five Indian men & women either obese or overweight. The concept of Ahar-Vihar&Yoga is one of the significant contribution of Swasthavrittain Ayurveda to maintain and promote health. In this article attempt has been made to reveal the exact role and action of Ahar and Yoga on Sthoulya.