Role of Yoga and Naturopathy in Lifestyle Disorders: A Review

Abstract

Yoga has been an ancient Indian practice for around 5000 years, it has been practised by various sages, rishis, munis , etc., for various health benefits and well-being. Yoga has various health benefits for all age groups including physical, mental, social and spiritual. Since COVID-19 its practised all over, and it’s proven to be beneficial. Naturopathy, on the other hand is a unique and varied system of health care which accentuates the use of natural therapies. This emphasizes on natural medicines and supplementation and was discovered by Hippocrates, a Greek physician around 2400 years ago. The medicines and supplementation provided are from natural extracts. Naturopathy is a Drugless Therapy and describes nature’s ability to heal itself form body’s ability to heal itself, soil, water, sunlight, massage, fasting, diet and nutrition, etc. The Purpose of this Review Paper is to highlight the role of Yoga and Naturopathy in modern era for lifestyle disorders.