SYSTEMIC REVIEW TO ASSESS ROLE OF SWASTHWARITA AND YOGA IN STRESS RELATED DISORDERS

Dr. Amandeep Bharti*, Dr. Neerja Sharma

ABSTRACT

Background: Stress-related disorders are among the most significant burdens to global health, affecting emotional, behavioral and physiological functioning over varied experiences. Ayurveda understands Swasthavritta as the science of health maintenance through lifestyle discipline, which includes diet, daily routine, behavior and Yoga. Current literature is increasingly investigating Yoga, Pranayama and mindfulness as therapeutic interventions in the management of stress. This systematic review combines traditional Ayurveda principles and current clinical studies. Methods: A PRISMA-aligned search strategy was followed for this review. Major scientific databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science, etc. were systematically searched using specified key-words. Studies showing effects of Swasthavritta and Yoga on mental health were included and data extracted to acquire reasonable outcome. Result: This review demonstrates that both the classical science of Swasthavritta and modern Yoga-based interventions independently and synergistically reduce stress-related symptoms. Conclusion: Ayurvedic Swasthavritta principles and Yoga practices help to reduce stress and improve quality of life in a number of ways. Evidence corroborates their incorporation into preventive health and clinical stress-management initiatives.

Keywords: Swasthavritta, Yoga, Stress, Pranayama, Mental.