Yoga- Sanative to urdhwajatrugata vyadhis

Shalakya tantra is one of the important branch of Ayurveda which deals with the diseases occurring above the clavicle i.e Urdhwajatrugata vyadhis. It involves most of the sense organs of the body. Due to busy schedule, modernization, unbalanced diet and mental stress we are not able to take proper care of our health due to which many Urdhwajatrugata vyadhis occurs. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which is effective in prevention and cure of disease. Yoga i.e Shatkarmas, Asanas, Mudras and Pranayama have the therapeutic effects on the diseases of Shalakya tantra. Neti is a practice of nasal hygiene which purifies and cleans the nasal passage. Trataka is useful for curing eye disorder such as eye strain, myopia, astigmatism and early stages of cataract. There are many Asanas which are useful in preventing various diseases. Mudras also have therapeutic effects on Urdhvajatrugata vyadhis. . Pranayama is a practice of breath regulation which cures many Urdhwajatrugata vyadhis. In this article there is a description of therapeutic aspects of yoga in Urdhwajatrugata vyadhis.