20, May 2025
Combating Lifestyle Diseases in Modern India: The Efficacy of Yoga and Meditation
Author(s): Balbir Singh Kalsaik
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Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Govt College Nerwa, Distt. Shimla, H.P.
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202505006 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202505006Abstract
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In modern India, the prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders has been rising at an alarming rate. These conditions are often attributed to sedentary routines, high-stress environments, poor dietary habits, and lack of physical activity. Traditional Indian practices such as yoga and meditation have gained global recognition for their preventive and therapeutic benefits. This paper examines the relevance and effectiveness of yoga and meditation in managing and mitigating lifestyle diseases in the context of India's contemporary lifestyle challenges
lifestyle diseases, hypertension, stress, yoga, meditation, diabetes
Balbir Singh Kalsaik(2025); Combating Lifestyle Diseases in Modern India: The Efficacy of Yoga and Meditation, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-5, Pp.37-39.     Available on –  https://www.ijirmf.com/
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