LITERARY STUDY OF IMBALANCED PITTA DOSHA AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH YOGA

Abstract

Ayurveda concepts and theories are time tested and stood to the need of mankind. The basic principle of Ayurveda is Tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). They are responsible for maintaining psycho- physiological functions in our body so any disturbance in any one of them leads to vitiation causing disease. Among this three, Pitta Dosha perform activities such as digestion, metabolism and production of heat. Vitiation of Pitta Dosha leads to imbalance in homeostasis and abnormal digestive processes. Yoga is an ancient system of physical, mental and spiritual practice whose aim is to create union between mind, body and spirit. Among Ashtang Yoga that is eight limbs of Yoga, Asana is one of them which improve physical health. Asanas provide both physical and spiritual benefits to the human body by improving flexibility, strengthen and balancing and by reducing all mental disturbances. When it is done in continuous manner then it becomes steady and pleasant. Through this paper an effort is made to understand through literary study how aggravated Pitta Dosha can be normalizing with the help of Ayurveda. As in present scenario, Yoga and various Asanas practices are important and effective method for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions.