AMIT CHOWDHARY* AND RACHNA GUPTA
Department of Kayachikitsa, Devbhoomi Medical College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Dehradun-248 007
(Uttra Khand), India
*(e-mail: amitchowdhary18@yahoo.in; Mobile: 7888464485)
(Received: February 10, 2026; Accepted: March 12, 2026)
ABSTRACT
There are various ways to cure diseases. Chankramana (walking) is one of the best exercises in this category. In Ayurveda vyayamas, helps in maintaining the general health of the body. The present study explores the concept of Chankramana mentioned in Samhitas, and its implication in various diseases. The available literature on Samhita along with the prior research works, publications, and related material available on internet was used to draw conclusions. In costly treatments where person cannot afford treatment cost, should walk shata – yojan or more in a year to get rid from such diseases? Dalhana specify this walk as Chankraman. As walking requires no special skills or facilities, hence it is achievable by patients of all diseases with no risk. Walking as exercise is an excellent way to manage health of people with life style disorders. As walking of 3 ½ miles per hour for 30 min or 10,000 steps foot reduces all most all diseases. Chankramana increases movement of Vayu in body. According to Ashraya – Ashrayi Bhava, when Vayu increases Kapha decreases. This decreases Medovruddhi which act at Medodhatwagni level, which in turn decreases related symptoms.
Key words: Chankramana, walking, exercise, health