Diabetes and hypertension are most common lifestyle disorders now a day. India is likely to become global capital of diabetes in next few years. Yoga practiced by Lord Shiva and other sages is gift to Indian culture and heritage of it. Basically it is meant for “Yogah Chittavrutti Nirodhah” but it has great role in upholding of our body health. Among Ashtang Yoga described by ‘Patanjali’ Aasana and Pranayama are being widely accepted globally. Indian physicians Sushruta and Charaka in 400-500 BC were well known that the type 1 diabetes is associated with youth and type 2 with obesity. Diabetes mellitus is a disease that averts the body from proper utilization of the energy from the diet. So to find out the beneficial effects of Aasana and Pranayama for diabetic patient this study was initiated and thorough literature related to topic was reviewed from all available sources. Aasanas and Pranayama have great prospective to alter pathophysiology of our body. Both can increase the blood and oxygen supply to various organs which also increase the efficiency and functioning of them. Diabetes is chiefly associated with malfunction of endocrine part of pancreas. So the Aasanas like Halasana, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana, Shirshasana, Vajrasana, Dhanurasna, Chakrasana and Ushtrasana are very effective for stimulating the functions of pancreas. Similarly Pranayama like Bhrastrika, Bhramari, Kapalbhati and Nadishodhan are effective in cases of diabetes mellitus. The Aasanas and Pranayama effectively relieve physical and mental body stress. Bhrasrika is revitalizing Pranayama which increases oxygen levels and reduces carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The Aasana which create some pressure over pancreas and abdominal viscera by anatomical view are more helpful in controlling of blood sugar. Physical and mental stress is relieved by Pranayama helps to correct the pathology of diabetes.
