DEPARTMENT OF SWASTHAVRITTA AND YOGA
OVERVIEW
Swasthavritta department deals with the total health and harmony of an individual whether diseased or not, at each level i.e. physical, mental, social and Spiritual. It gives a framework of an ideal lifestyle. It deals with the rules to be followed by an individual which includes diet, regimen, sleep etc as per various seasons and physical conditions. In Ayurveda, these regimens are called as Ritucharya and dinacharya.
Yoga is another basic concept of health explained in Vedic literatures. It mainly aims at having balanced physical and mental activities which is maintained through yogasanas or yoga postures, mudras and bandhas. Health is attained through healthy union of mind and body .This can be achieved through swasthavritta and Yoga