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Management of sthaulya (OBESITY) through kunjal kriya

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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.
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... In the early morning, before consuming anything, plenty of water is consumed to the extent that there should be a nauseating feeling. Further, voluntary vomiting is induced with the help of two fingers touching the root of the tongue and throat (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28). ...
... During yoga learning days, we have been told by our teacher that for cleaning Dhauti (22,26) is used. Also, when we come across a Shlok (Dhauti Basti tatha neti, Nauliki Tratakam Tatha, Kapalvatischa Etani Shatkarmani Samacharet) from Hathyogpradipika. ...
... (21) While performing Dhauti,we observed that this cleans and stabilizes cravings throughout the day. Also, animals like Dog and Tiger do Dhauti when their stomach is upset and then further when Referred articles (22,23,26,26) gives kind of direction to use Dhauti for reduced craving and weight loss. Generally, Diet, exercise, yoga, or workouts are considered a driver for weight loss. ...
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... sedentary lifestyles and is recognized as a metabolic disorder (1). This becomes social awkwardness to be obese and to carry the impression of being inefficient. ...
... In a standing position, lean forward over a wash basin bowl, keeping the trunk horizontal. (1,(19)(20)(21)(22). The mouth should be opened wide, and breathing should be done through the mouth. ...
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... According to the rule of Nirukti 'r' is converted into 'l'. [2] Shatkarma i.e., Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak, Kapalbhati are not mentioned in 'Yogasutra' of Patanjali. Shatkarma details are available in Hath Yoga texts in which Kunjal Kriya is described as 'Gajkarani' as a type of Antar Dhauti. ...
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