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The Role of Yoga in Preventing Lifestyle Diseases: A Gandhian Perspective

Author(s) Shiuli Kower
Country India
Abstract Cultivating a state of complete mental and physical wellness was central to Mahatma Gandhi's health philosophy. Modern research has shown that yoga can help avoid lifestyle disorders like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, and his opinions are in line with that. In this article, we will take a look at Gandhi's health and wellness ideals, the research on yoga's ability to prevent lifestyle diseases, and how we might come up with solutions to the health problems of today via integrating Gandhian philosophy with yoga. Folks become so engrossed in their progress that they neglect their health. Technological advancements make men plump. A variety of lifestyle disorders manifest in the leggy man. If you want to avoid lifestyle disorders, yoga is a wonderful place to start. A healthy lifestyle, nutritious food, a good attitude, and various yoga practices all contribute to a person's overall well-being. Acher, which means "healthy activities"; Bichar, which means "healthy relationships and thoughts"; Ahae, which means "healthy food"; and Bihar, which means "healthy recreation," are the fundamental components of yoga. Numerous mental and physical advantages of yoga have been highlighted in medical studies. Through regular practice, yoga promotes healthy nerve and skeletal system function. It helps reduce stress and sadness and a host of other mental health issues, in addition to warding off diabetes, respiratory illnesses, asthma, back pain, high blood pressure, and obesity. Simply put, yoga is an approach to health and relaxation that emphasises the interplay between mind and body.
Keywords Lifestyle diseases, Yoga, Pranayam, Stress management
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52544
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9vzg7

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