MANAGEMENT OF STHAULYA (OBESITY) THROUGH KUNJAL KRIYA

In modern sedentary society, obesity (Sthaulya) is the most hazardous factor which is the main underlying cause of life threatening disease like Diabetes Mellitus, Atherosclerosis, Cardio vascular disease etc. The accumulation of excess body fat, not simply excess weight that can be muscle or fat, is called obesity. Adipocytes show an adaptation to starvation, in exercise energetic and in the immune defense against pathogens. Excessive accumulation of adipocyte is the result of sustained positive energy balance in abdomen, leading to chronic inflammation. The highly palatable foods with hidden fats and sugar can cause metabolic syndrome and obesity. Ayurveda and Yoga are the collection of principles of life that took birth with the world itself and is not liable to changes at anytime and anywhere. Both Shastras have mentioned purificatory processes to maintain healthy life. The purification through Shatkarma (also known as Shatkriya like Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Tratak, Lauliki and Kapalbhati) is mentioned first in Hath Yoga Pradipika and Kunjal Kriya is one of them. Kunjal is a type of Antardhauti, also known by the name “Gajakarani”. Kunjal Kriya alleviates the Kapha Dosha and increased Medo Dhatu in obese individuals and controls the Sthaulya