Abstract

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON IMPACT OF SURYA NAMASKARA AND YOGA ON FEMALE HORMONAL HOMEOSTASIS

Dr. Priyanka Hajare*

ABSTRACT

Many Female reproductive disorders are now in increasingly perceived as disorder of “changed lifestyles” and are a rainbow “metabolic syndrome”. PCOS like common female endocrine disorder with prevalence ranging from 2.2%-26%. It is a complex disorder affecting 5-15% women in their reproductive age. Any defect in H-P-O axis causes hormonal or chemical imbalance which alters the ovarian function leading to PCOS, which is one of the leading cause of female subfertility. Menstrual irregularities with scanty menstrual flow are the main symptom in women suffering from PCOS. To promote healthy lifestyle and for hormonal homeostasis, Surya namaskara is a sequential combination of yogic postures performed dynamically in synchrony with the breath, it warms up the body and acts as a cardio tonic, whereas when done slowly it strengthens and tones the musculature and enhances functioning of internal organs. These help to burn extra body fat on belly, buttocks and back by modulating endocrinal system. It helps to regulate menstrual cycles. Apart from these benefits of Surya namaskara also help to keep the mind stress free, calm and illuminated. It should be a need to incorporate Surya namaskara practices in modern lifestyle for healthy mind and body. Yoga suspends the fluctuations of the mind and by acting consciously; we live better and suffer less.

Keywords: Hormonal yoga, endorphins, Agni, GnRH, Artava chakra.