Yogic Concepts of Holistic Health and Wellness
Om Lata Bhagat
Journal of Advanced Research in Ayurveda Yoga Unani Sidhha & Homeopathy July 2, 2018 DOI: 10.24321/2394.6547.201805 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Yoga |
| Citations | 9 |
| Key points | Argues that yoga offers a holistic framework for health and wellness through the "five sheaths of existence (Panchkosha)" and corresponding practices, defining well-being as physical fitness, mental agility, and spiritual verve. Contends that yoga is a curative, preventive, and promotive science that can support a disease-free life and the attainment of peace and happiness, though its full potential has only been recognized since the late nineteenth century. |
Abstract
Perfect health is the way of attainment of peace and happiness.The concept of holistic health is becoming popular in last few decades in modern medicine, but it existed in traditional healing methods from ages.The present paper discusses the yogic perspective of holistic health and wellness.It describes the concept of "five sheaths of existence (Panchkosha)"and yogic practices to take care of these sheaths.Yogic meaning of well-being is physical fitness, mental agility and spiritual verve.Yoga is curative, preventive and promotive science of health and wellness which encompasses all aspects of life.We must understand and practice yoga to achieve holistic health and wellness.Achievement of complete health and disease-free life can help the attainment of the ultimate goal of human life: peace and happiness.Individuals subjectively experience the feeling of happiness and satisfaction.This affective reaction of satisfaction is not necessarily related to material gain or objective conditions of life.The practice of the ancient science of yoga is a tremendous gift from our Indian culture.Only in the late nineteenth century, we have begun to understand the vast potential and health benefits of yoga.Yoga is becoming popular among all: Restless, Sick or Healthy.It not only keeps one comfortable, fit and beautiful but also improves memory, intelligence and creativity.Specialists use it to unfold the deeper layers of consciousness in their move towards perfection. 1