Abstract

Introduction: Healthy long life is a dream of every human Ayurveda is among the earliest sciences that has emphasized on longevity. Vyayama (Physical exercise) is Ayukameeya (promoter of longevity) and one among Dinacharya (daily regimen) which can also be used as Anagatabaada pratisheda a therapeutic tool to combat many of the modern day diseases. One must be very cautious about it because vyayama when used in a proper way endeavors supreme health but kills when it is improper. rnMaterials and methods: A conceptual review in the classical texts of Ayurveda, textbooks of contemporary sciences and the national and international journal regarding the Ayurvedic perspective of physical exercise. Keywoards like vyayama, physical exercise, exercise were searched in major databases and E-samhitas, obtained results were critically analysed in terms of Preventive, Promotive and Protective benefits of vyayama.rnResults & Discussion: Ayurveda describes promotive benefits of vyayama like it produces lightness in the body, provides ability to bear troubles, and curative benefits like reduces aggravated Dosha and improves the digestive power and solid built to body. Vyayama is primordial prevention in its purest sense, but also plays a potential role in Primary Secondary and Tertiary prevention. rnConclusion: Strong evidences shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many adverse health conditions. It is the 3rd leading cause of death NCDs due to physical inactivity are the significant cause of increasing global mortality which has increased the death rate from 20 – 30 % in the last decade. Hence vyayama is the need of the hour, It is no less to a medicine, which is evident by the number of times the term vyayama appeared in brihatrayi, and hence it has to be practiced properly to achieve healthy and long life.