The Physiological Aspect of Backbending Asana's
Priyanka Verma *
Department of Kriya Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi (221005), India.
Rashi Sharma
Department of Kriya Sharir, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi (221005), India.
Biju Pegu
Gratia Technology Private Limited, Guwahati-781005, Assam, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The Hathyogic Asanas are the preparatory limbs for spiritual awakening, but they are also an essential health science. True, practicing Asanas takes more time and work for a long-term and beneficial effect, but it is a very potent and effective therapy.
The numerous organs and systems in the physical body each have their own function to fulfill, but there should be total coordination between them, which is achieved via the practice of Hathyogic Asanas. Asanas serve to control psychosomatic disorders by improving physiological efficiency, anatomic balance, and mental poise and equilibrium in the body.
It was employed by yogis and rishis in ancient times for the relief and elimination of all kinds of ailments and faults, and it was only recently recognized that asana are more powerful and effective techniques of managing the entire body. Hathyogic asana has been the subject of scientific research and investigations for the past three decades, proving that it offers biological benefits. In this study we have used a literature survey method on the basis of different yogic texts to find out the actual effect of back bending asana.
Keywords: Back bending asana, physiological effect, sympathetic nervous system