Winter laziness keeps us bed-bound, while office marathons on chairs complete the inactivity trifecta. This prevalent modern malaise—high mental strain, low body use—is a ticking health bomb, as per Ayurvedic lore.
Ayurveda equates the body to an instrument of action. Idleness imbalances doshas: kapha accumulates, vata disrupts, pitta suffers, immunity crashes. The ancient dictum ‘atiyoga, hiyoga, mithyayoga’ pinpoints these as disease origins.
From Charaka: Exercise grants ‘health, longevity, strength, happiness.’ Forsake it for woes like metabolic slowdown causing obesity and diabetes, rigid postures breeding joint disorders and arthritis.
Static lifestyles choke blood flow, elevating BP and cardiac threats as oxygen deficits mount. Mental strains like anxiety and depression intensify, gut health deteriorates, and defenses weaken against pathogens.
Revamp urgently: Embed activity—brisk jogging, strength training, mindful walks. Ayurveda advocates harmony through motion. Don’t wait for symptoms; forge a resilient body now. Active living is the ultimate shield against lurking illnesses.