The Healing Power of Pranayama: Exploring Medicinal Significance in Health Care

Abstract

This review provides an overview of the medical implications of pranayama in healthcare applications. Yoga originated in India 1000 years ago and is now gaining a lot of attention as a natural remedy for health issues. Pranayama, a key component of yoga, involves regulating breathing and has been scientifically proven to effectively improve health and manage diseases. Ongoing scientific research is further exploring the therapeutic benefits of yoga. Yoga offers numerous benefits, such as reducing stress, managing anxiety, improving autonomic nervous function, and suppressing sympathetic nervous activity. Recent research studies showed that yoga and pranayama could potentially have beneficial impacts on the physical well-being of cancer patients, especially in the treatment of respiratory diseases. Additionally, the global recognition of yoga demonstrates India's increasing cultural influence. This review highlights the significance of pranayama in healthcare and emphasizes the need for further research to explore its medicinal value. Pranayama, through the practice of regulating breath, has the potential to greatly enhance overall health and assist in the treatment of various medical conditions.