Kayakalpa

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Kayakalpa is a form of traditional rejuvenation practice that originated in South India. [1] It includes specific breathing, dietary, and exercise regiments. [2] The practice is aimed at slowing down and reversing physical degeneration at the cellular level and improve the vitality of organ systems. [3] [4] Kayakalpa is a combination of two Sanskrit words with "kaya" meaning 'body' and "kalpa" meaning 'transformation'. [5]

References

  1. Bora, Lakshmi Nandan (2010). Kayakalpa: The Elixir of Everlasting Youth. Niyogi Books. ISBN   978-8-189-73867-9.
  2. Thamizhkkani, B. (11 February 2016). "Beware of Asthma; It's a Real Scare". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. "Significance of Kaya Kalpa". The New Indian Express . 28 October 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  4. Mohan, Guru (8 February 2021). Theory and Practice of Kayakalpa. Amazon Digital Services. ISBN   979-8-706-55252-7.
  5. "Indian-origin scientist finds solutions to end ageing". The Hindustan Times . Retrieved 17 August 2023.