A Qualitative Study of Yogic & Ayurvedic Concept of Cleanliness & Bathing (Snana) for Health ((Swasthya): A Meta-Synthesis

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to scientifically discussed the different aspects of cleanliness according to yoga and bathing technique according to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian wisdom of spirituality and healing. Yoga and Ayurveda can be considered as mind body medicine. The effects of different types of snana or bathing procedures (which is consider as external cleaning) directly influence to reestablished the Tridoshas and heal our bodily illness. The internal cleaning procedure of yoga is effective for balancing sapta dhatus (seven Tissues), digestive fires, excretory process and promote sustainable disease -free life and wellbeing. The concept of bathing technique according to naturopathy is also included in the text. The present study tries to compare the different schools of thoughts on both the cleansing procedures.