Role of Yogic Posture in Management of Obesity

In the present scenario, the cause of two third of deaths are non-communicable diseases. In non-communicable diseases, obesity is one of the major problem caused by lifestyle changes. Obesity has been described as Sthaulya or Medoroga in Ayurvedic texts. It is described under the Santarpanjanya Vikar (Disease due to over nourishment). Obesity is excessive accumulation of fats resulting in increased weight. The excessive accumulation of fat is due to decreased physical activities in today's technology dominated world. Regular practice of yoga works on all aspects of Obesity and helps in reducing weight. Regular exercise like running, swimming and Yogasanas like Paschimotannasana, Bhujangasana, Sarwangasana, Halasana, Dhanurasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana, ArdhaMatsyendrasana, etc. help in reducing body fat. Along with Yogasana Surya Namaskar is very effective for obesity reduction, also Pranayama, cleansing processes like Agnisar, Uddiyan Bandha etc. helps to get rid off obesity. Yoga poses work on endocrine glands, improve blood circulation and improve body's metabolism. Asanas strengthens the muscles, deep breathing while doing yoga reduces body fat for bringing body weight to optimal levels.