Sridhar Maddela.
Head of the Faculty, Yoga and Medical Sciences,Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, Auckland, New Zealand
drsripooja@yahoo.co.in

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Abstract

Background
This presentation on potential research topic investigating the kleshas (afflictions) cultivated by Vrittis (patterns of perceptions) in relation to the cause of Anadhija (psychosomatic diseases) with particular reference to Diabetes. According Patanjali Yoga is defined as “Yogaschitta vritti nirodhah”; a linear perceptive thought patterns cause diseases. Perception is an acquired thought pattern, influenced by the environment in which an individual is raised. Over a period of time this perceptive pattern generates kleshas which further overdrive the Hypophyseal-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis physiology for achieving homeostasis further leading to adrenal fatigue.
Objective
With reference to type II Diabetes there is a need for investigating the cultivated vrittis and generated kleshas in causing Insulin resistance. The link between these two factors and some plausible factors with its mechanisms will be examined.
The objective of this study is to investigate:
· patterns of thoughts to determine the cause of type II Diabetes
· afflictions acquired to determine the cause of type II Diabetes
· role of Vrittis and Kleshas in cultivating Insulin resistance
Methods
Deductive reasoning leading to a formulation of hypothesis as a basis for future research
Conclusion/Hypothesis
This investigation may be beneficial in designing Yoga Therapy regimen for the management of type II Diabetes.
Keywords
Yoga therapy
Anadhija
Vrittis Kleshas
Perception