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The paper attempts to signify the role of traditional Indian medicines and yogic exercises, well
documented in Ayurveda by Dhanvantari and Patanjali, for physical fitness by consuming spices, herbs,
roots, grains, and fruits; and orientating with yogic exercises in our day-to-day lifestyle. Union Ministry
of AYUSH is celebrating ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ of the 75th year of Indian Independence with a tag slogan
Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda. It is aimed to popularize the traditional practice of Ayurveda as a system
of healing/curing ailments and by practicing yoga to improve routine physical fitness across human
beings of all ages globally. A system, which could be easily practiced and used as a part and practice of
daily routine by individuals in every household by using well-established herbs, roots, and spices to cure
health-related problems largely caused seasonally and in different physical settings. It seeks to explain
the benefits of extremely low-cost treatments for ailments by consuming seasonally produced food
grains, vegetables, and fruits which are usually available in almost every place abundantly. Ayurveda
identifies three types of Doshas (vicar) termed Vata (health ailments related to gas), Pitta (health
ailments related to metabolism), and Kapha (health ailments related to congestion in the body systems).
By following Ayurveda at the household level and on a routine basis, there is a higher probability of
remaining fit mentally as well as physically and leading a long span of active life. Utilizing age-specific
exercises of Yoga during morning and evening times, when the level of oxygen remains high, would
serve as a multiplier effect in boosting health status and thereby expanding the longevity of average life
span and creativity. For youths, adults, and old age groups’ the exercises and timings recommended are
different. Following a normal routine, a healthy and long life and be achieved.
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Yoga, Tri-dosha, Physical and Mental Fitness, health & longevity
Cite Article:
"“Ayurveda and Physical Fitness,” applicable to every household at all the times", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.7, Issue 11, page no.c302-c316, November-2022, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2211240.pdf
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