Sharma et al. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research www.wjpr.net │ Vol 10, Issue 12, 2021. │ ISO 9001:2015 Certified Journal │ 2246 ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF SPECIFIC YOGASANAS IN MANAGEMENT OF STHAULYA Dr. Ankita M. Sharma* 1 , Dr. Mihir Hajarnavis 2 and Dr. Kirti R. Bhati 3 1 Assistant Professor Dept. of Swasthavritta, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2 Professor Dept. of Swasthavritta, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune. 3 Associate Proffessor Dept. of Swasthavritta, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra, India. ABSTRACT Clinical trial on 116 patients was carried out to study the efficacy of specific asanas on the patients of Sthaulya. The effect of Yogasanas, Diet, Lifestyle and Diet, Lifestyle in the groups A & B respectively was assessed on the basis of criteria designed for assessment. The observations were recorded periodically in case record form for 60 days. Observations were recorded on the basis of before and after treatment and results were statistically analysed by using paired and unpaired t test in objective criteria and with the help of Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test and Mann Whitney in subjective criteria. KEYWORDS: Sthaulya, Yogasanas, Obesity. INTRODUCTION Sthaulya (obesity) is one of the major metabolic disorder of modern era. In modern era with continuous changing lifestyle & environment, changing diet habits, man has become the victim of many diseases caused by unwholesome dietary habits & obesity is one of them. According to Ayurveda, Sthaulya is defined as a condition in which there is an accumulation of excessive amount of meda in sphik, stana and udarapradesha, which can be co-related to obesity. Sthaulya is widely regarded as a pandemic with potential consequences for human health. Obesity is basically a lifestyle disorder. As BMI increases, the life longevity/expectancy decreases. [1] World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Impact Factor 8.084 Volume 10, Issue 12, 2246-2258. Research Article ISSN 2277– 7105 *Corresponding Author Dr. Ankita M. Sharma Assistant Professor Dept. of Swasthavritta, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Article Received on 15 August 2021, Revised on 06 Sept. 2021, Accepted on 27 Sept. 2021 DOI: 10.20959/wjpr202112-21931