Role of yoga in polycystic ovarian syndrome

1. PG scholar. 2. PG Guide & Associate Professor 3. HOD & Professor Prasuti tantra & Stree roga Department. CSMSS Ayurved College Kanchanwadi Aurangabad, Maharashtra *Corresponding author: ashvinisalunke08@gmail.com Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age most women with PCOS have many small cyst on their ovaries hence it is called PCOS. The cysts are not harmful but leads to hormone imbalance. One hormone changes triggers another, which changes another forming a various cycle. The incidence of PCOS appears to rising in India day by day it is seen as many as 5% to 10% of women in their reproductive age the incident is increasing may be due to change in life style to more sedentary existence overtime, lack of physical exercise, stress, strain, high caloric food & indiscriminate dietary habit result in metabolic, endocrinal, reproductive disturbances. Therefore women faces various problem related to reproductive disorder like irregular menstrual cycle, ovarian cyst, miscarriage, irritability, abdominal bloating, hair loss, acne, blemishes, hair growth in face, increase weight etc . To overcome through this problem the people are looking forward to Ayurveda & allied branches of successful option. Yoga can play important role in the prevention & management of PCOS. Yoga can maintain the Physiology of H-P-O axis. Yoga is one of the important refreshing and rejuvenating modalities which can content and even root out stress completely. Since stress is playing important factor in exaggerating PCOS, some of the important asana (posture) Nadishodhan (anulom), Bhramri, Pranayama, Suryanamaskar, Bhujangasana, Nau-kasana, Dhanurasana, Padmasana, Shavasana, Kapalbharti. Yoga help to regulate the endocrine glands in body there by beneficial in balancing of hormones Yoga is effective in keeping your ovary & Uterus healthy. Yoga is precious gift which can enrich human life. How to Cite this article: Role of yoga in polycystic ovarian syndrome/ Salunke Ashvini Prakash, Yennawar Sandhya M., Deshmukh Jayashri S./ Ayurlog: National Journal of Research In Ayurved Science 2019; 3(2): pages: 0106 Ethical approval: Approved by the Institutional ethics committee Conflict of Interest: None declared Sources of Funding: None Date of Submission: 29/01/2019. Date of Peer Review: 28/02/2019. Date of Acceptance: 20/03/2019. Date of Publishing: 01/04/2019.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age most women with PCOS have many small cyst on their ovaries hence it is called PCOS. The cysts are not harmful but leads to hormone imbalance. One hormone changes triggers another, which changes another forming a various cycle. The incidence of PCOS appears to rising in India day by day it is seen as many as 5% to 10% of women in their reproductive age the incident is increasing may be due to change in life style to more sedentary existence overtime, lack of physical exercise, stress, strain, high caloric food & indiscriminate dietary habit result in metabolic, endocrinal, reproductive disturbances. Therefore women faces various problem related to reproductive disorder like irregular menstrual cycle, ovarian cyst, miscarriage, irritability, abdominal bloating, hair loss, acne, blemishes, hair growth in face, increase weight etc . To overcome through this problem the people are looking forward to Ayurveda & allied branches of successful option. Yoga

Introduction:
A woman is symbol of beauty. 'Beauty must not be skin deep, it should be maintained internally also there are many physiological changes take place in women's body which markedly seen in reproductive life. The God has blessed the female with the most valuable gift of motherhood.
The preparation of motherhood starts with puberty and end with menopause.

Polycystic
ovary Syndrome, widely known as PCOS, is an endocrine system disorder that Affects women in their reproductive years. Where the women experience reproductive, it is characterized by polycystic ovaries, chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism leading to symptoms of menstrual irregularity, infertility and hirsutism. In Ayurveda no direct reference of PCOS is available but it may be correlated with Aratavakshaya or with Pushphaghni Jataharani. Ayurveda advocates that sedentary lifestyle, overweight and increased stress lead to kapha-vridhi and medho-vridhi, which in turn cause srotavrodha or blocking of Vata and pitta in minute body channel of the body, thereby disturbing the normal physiology. The hypothalamus-pituitaryovarian axis gets disturbed resulting in the formation of small cyst in spite of formation of a mature ovum & finally leads to amenorrhoea.

Concept of Yoga:
YOGA means 'Union'.
Union of mind with super natural power having separated from the disharmonious worldly objects. Mind is a battle field of satva (the trasquil) Rajas (the Passinate) and Tamas (the inert) qualities of nature. Yogik processes greatly help the development of mental Potentialities and powers. In Ayurveda charak sharis sthan Indicate that yoga is highly essential for the human being, so he has indicate that isolation of mind from its object leads to moksha, which is ultimate end of human life.
Maharshi patanjali describes Asthang yoga as follows. According to Patanjali ashtang yoga first two that is Yama, Niyama are mainly concerned with person's behaviour towards outer world especially with regard to ethics and morality.
Rest are i.e. Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahora,Dhyan and Samadhi mainly concerned with regulation of activities of mind. These are very useful to correct the various disorder of women life as follows.

 The steady and comfortable
Posture brings about letter coordination of muscular system with nervous system.  Increase in correcting excessive or insufficient secretion of endocrine gland so that their optimal integration is achieved.  Hormones go to shake our emotional making their taming produces emotionally balance and mentally poised personality and building a strong will.  There are many yoga postures, which are good for PCOD.

A) Bhadrasana(Butterfly Pose) :
This is an effective asana for those who are experiencing PCOD. Butterfly should be practiced coolly and calmly. It helps to open up the pelvic area and Promote relaxation. It beats stress and relieves menstrual discomfort.

B) Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation):
The twelve yoga poses in the sun salutation is good to enhance flexibility in the body as well as effective in controlling hormonal imbalance. Surya Namaskar is also helpful in controlling of weight. Sun salutation helps to de-toxify and distress the entire system.

C)Bhujangasana ( Cobra pose):
Bhujangasana exerts pressure on the stomach and helps to stimulate ovarian function. it has many advantages like improves digestion, bust stress, good for chest,lungs,and shoulder.

D) Naukasana (Boat Pose):
Naukasana is good in case of PCOS as the boat pose but excess pressure on the abdominal region.

E) Padmasana:
Helps to stretch the pelvic region and good to control hormonal imbalance.

F) Sukhasana:
Improve blood supply to Uterus and Pelvic organ.

H)Chakki chalanasana(moving the grinding wheel):
Help to modify the endocrine glandular function thus enhance the Efficiency of hormonal secretion.

2)Pranayama(Breath):
The vital force of life, is controlled positively by Pranayama to ensure homeostasis and wellbeing in humans. During Pranayama process Purak (Inhalation of breath) Kumbhak (Retention of breath) Trains are body to stand in high Rechak (exhalation of breath) CO2 Pressure.

A) Nadisodhan Pranayama:
Nadishodhan Pranayama is also called Anulom Vilom, which helps to soothe your mind refresh your brain nerves thereby helpful in de-stressing the body. It brings peace and comfort to your body thus cures the PCOS naturally.

B)Bhramri Pranayama:
It is only Pranayama which control all the negative domains such as stress, strain, anxiety, tension, depression etc so, helpful in contending your mood swings.

3) Mudras (finger Posture):
It stabilizes the union of pran(inhalation) and Apan(exhalation)  Directly action upon kundalini shakti  This shines and illuminates the whole body  Apart from these days are numerous physiological, cultural and therapeutic benefits of yogic exercise, to maintain the health of women.

Conclusion:
Yoga affects every cell of the body. It brings better muscular relaxation, improves strength of the body and increases optimum functioning of all organ system. Yoga can help to Regular menstruation, reduce the body weight & reduce the symptoms of PCOS. .