Management of Constipation through Yogasanas

Abstract

Introduction: The word asana is originated by 'as' dhatu, which has two main meanings, a place to sit and a physical position. The place to sit refers to the place on which one sits such as Dari, Aasni, yoga mat etc. According to the Yoga Sutras, the name of a state of happiness with stability is asana. This is the most popular part of yoga. Ordinary people only consider this as yoga. Constipation is considered the mother of all diseases in Ayurveda. When the smooth form of faces of the body is not expelled after digestion, then this condition is called constipation. Purpose: To discuss the management of constipation through Yogasanas by clarifying it’s the identification and causes. Research Methodology: Data were collected by conducting an in-depth survey and study of Yogic traditional texts such as Yogasutra, Hathapradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Charaksamhita, Sushruta Samhita etc. and research papers related to the subject. Results: Although many groups of yoga asanas are helpful in the management of constipation, but the combined practice of the first three asanas, Tadasana, Tiryaka Tadasana and Katichkrasana, out of the five asanas performed in Shankhprakshalan, has been found to be quite beneficial in the management of constipation. By the practice of the above mentioned yogasanas, the peristalsis of the intestines becomes active, as a result of which, on the one hand, there is management of constipation and on the other hand, there is no possibility of constipation disease developing by the practice of the above mentioned yogasanas. Conclusion: For the management of constipation, the practice of Tadasana, Tiryak Tadasana and Katichkrasana along with its removal after studying the causes of the disease with precision is very useful.