The Synthesis of Vedic Wisdom: An Exhaustive Investigation into the Integrative Framework of Ayurveda and Yoga for Holistic Health and Clinical Medicine
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Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, Samkhya Philosophy, Integrative Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, 25 Tattvas, Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model, Panchakarma, Pranayama, Metabolic HealthAbstract
The contemporary paradigm of global healthcare is undergoing a significant transition from a reductionist, symptom-oriented approach toward a more holistic, person-centered model of care. Central to this evolution is the reintegration of Ayurveda and Yoga, two profound systems of knowledge originating from the Vedic tradition of ancient India. This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the synergistic relationship between these "sister sciences," exploring their shared philosophical foundations in the Shad Darshanas and Samkhya cosmology. While Ayurveda serves as a comprehensive medical system addressing physical and mental pathology through diet, lifestyle, and herbal interventions, Yoga provides the practical methodology for the transformation of consciousness and spiritual realization. Through a detailed review of clinical evidence from 2020–2025, this report examines the efficacy of integrated protocols in managing chronic non-communicable diseases, including Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. The findings underscore the importance of the Bio-psycho-socio-spiritual (BPSS) model, which frames health as a dynamic equilibrium of biological humors, mental clarity, and existential meaning. By aligning yogic practices with Ayurvedic diagnostic guidelines, the integrative framework offers a sustainable and individualized strategy for enhancing quality of life and promoting long-term resilience in the modern world. 1
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