ROLE OF AYURVEDA AND YOGA IN PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS

Dr. Vimla Sidar*, Dr. Pradip Kumar Suryawanshi, Dr. Anita Sharma

ABSTRACT

Psychosomatic term is known as relation between psycho (mind) and soma (body). So Psycho-somatic disorders are manifestation of physical imbalance in which emotional components have strongly influence. A psychosomatic disorder involves both the body and mind. Most common causes are stress, anxiety and depression. The psychic factors like Kama, Krodha, Shoka, Bhaya, Chinta, Lrshya, etc. in Ayurveda detail description of psychic (Manasik), somatic (Sharirik) and psychological disorders (Manodaihika Vyadhi). The Ayurveda recommended specific Dinacharya and Ritucharya along with Ahara and Vyayam to control mental illness. Ayurveda treatment of Manovikara involves approaches like; Shirodhara, Manasamitra Vataka, Nidanaparivarjana, Shodhana, Shirovasti, Tailam, Shiroabhyangam. And suggests Daivavyapashreya, Yuktivyapashreya, and Satvavajaya Chikitsa. The normal functioning of Mana can be best achieved by Sadvritta and Achar-Rasayan which overall develops Sattvapravriti and help in brain restoration process. The Yoga and the Ayurveda are the main branches based on Vedic spiritualism related to our mind and body. Yoga is related to the development of mind and through self – control, muscle and body control, breath control and meditation. This article summarizes role of Ayurveda and Yoga in psychosomatic disorders.

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