@article{Asima Kumar_Dr. Vijayakumar PS_Sahana Murthy AU_2018, title={Yoga therapy for Metabolic Syndrome - A Review}, volume={3}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/543}, DOI={10.21760/jaims.v3i06.543}, abstractNote={<p>Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase the chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Lifestyle changes like losing weight, exercise, and dietary changes can help prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is now considered as a serious public health problem. It is estimated that 20 - 25% of the world adult population is suffering from this disorder. Yet most recommendations currently focus on diet and exercise and do not consider stress reduction strategies. Yoga is a effective tool for stress management, that may reduce blood pressure (BP) increase parasympathetic activation. In this review, we examined the basic principles of Pancha Kosha (five sheaths of human existence) concept from an Indian scripture Taittiriya Upanishad and the pathophysiology of a disease from the Yogic approach of Yoga Vasistha’s Adhi (originated from mind) and Vyadhi (ailment/disease) concept and focused on Yoga and HPA axis. Based on these concepts, a Yoga module is recommended as a remedial therapy to manage Metabolic Syndrome.</p&gt;}, number={06}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Asima Kumar and Dr. Vijayakumar PS and Sahana Murthy AU}, year={2018}, month={Dec.}, pages={105-113} }