IMPACT OF MANDUKASANA AND MATSYENDRASANA ON DIABETES- A RESEARCH ARTICLE

Nishant K. Mishra

A person's lifestyle used to be a good predictor of their general health, but over time, it became a source of sickness and is now the subject of medical attention, raising concerns. Over the past 20 years, diabetes has become a much bigger issue. With an 8.3% prevalence in 2014, 387 million individuals worldwide have diabetes; by 2035, that number will have increased to 592 million. Yoga is a science and an art of well-being. It is a kind of spiritual practice that aims to harmonize the mind and body by drawing on a very delicate science. The effects of the two main asanas—mandukasana and matsyendrasana—are included in this study. This study examines the effects of certain poses on diabetes management. This study's publication was found by searching PUBMED, Google Scholar, and a few editorials based on diseases. When attempting to obtain these databases from pertinent papers and articles, the keywords yoga, diabetes, lifestyle, and lifestyle problems were utilized. The analysis of old yoga texts like the Gherand Samhita and the Hatha Pradipika was also included in this essay. The primary two asanas (Mandukasana and Matsyendrasana) and their therapeutic effects on diabetes and the pancreas. Mandukasana massages pancreas which in turn helpful as a blood sugar buffering system of our body. This stimulation might go a long way for insulin secretion and most importantly, better blood sugar control. Matsyendrasana's twisted pose massages the organs of the abdomen, including the pancreas. The pancreas may benefit from this massage by being more active and producing and regulating more insulin. This position can help improve blood sugar management by strengthening pancreatic function. Yoga literature has shown how these practices may be used therapeutically to strengthen the mind and body and promote psychophysiological positivity. It affects diabetics' health, promotes cellular and systemic metabolism, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves overall well-being.

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