Significance of Vyayama
Synonyms: Exercise, Physical activity, Fitness, Training, Practice, Exertion, Regimen, Physical exercise
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The concept of Vyayama in scientific sources
Vyayama, in Ayurveda, emphasizes the importance of physical exercise for health promotion, disease prevention, and specific management of conditions like diabetes and obesity, while also considering its potential effects on doshas and overall vitality.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Physical exercise; plays a critical role in preventing and managing obesity and related disorders.[1] (2) Physical exercise acknowledged in Ayurveda as part of the daily routine essential for promoting physical health.[2] (3) Physical exercise that is one of the etiological factors for causing Vata disturbance leading to Mutrakrichha.[3] (4) Exercise in Ayurveda which is crucial for maintaining physical fitness and health.[4] (5) Physical exercise in Ayurveda that promotes overall health, fitness, and emotional wellbeing.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Regular light exercises that promote bodily health and fitness.[6] (2) Physical exercise, emphasized in both Ayurveda and modern science for maintaining health and managing lipid disorders.[7] (3) A term referring to physical exercise or action as essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.[8] (4) Regular exercise that leads to improved muscle strength and endurance, crucial for female athletes.[9] (5) Physical exercise as part of the Ayurvedic daily regimen, which supports health and prepares the body for activities.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Refers to physical exercise, noted as a general etiology for increasing the risk of kaphaja kasa.[11] (2) Physical exercise in Ayurveda that is advised to be performed to half of one’s complete strength for optimizing health without risking injury.[12] (3) Physical exercise that is an essential component of dincharya, promoting health and boosting immunity, as per Ayurvedic doctrine.[13] (4) The physical activity that leads to exhaustion and is a factor in the occurrence of shrama.[14] (5) Physical exercise considered vital for maintaining Agni and promoting overall health.[15]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A specialized concept in Ayurveda referring to exercise, which serves as both a cause and remedy for various illnesses, assessing an individual's strength.[16] (2) Exercise, an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle promoted in Ayurveda to maintain overall fitness and aid digestion.[17] (3) The practice of regular exercise, including walking, yoga, and breathing exercises to promote physical health.[18] (4) Physical exercise recommended in Ayurveda, deemed necessary to prevent and reduce obesity.[19]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Exercise, during which performing Nadi examination is not recommended.[20]