Vyayam (exercise) has been an important part of the ayurvedic routine for thousands of years. Our Ancient Scholars have given much emphasis on it because vyayam has much benefits on mind and body. Nowadays, people are suffering from many diseases such as obesity, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular disease, various joint diseases and diseases due to ageing etc. The cause of these diseases is found to occur due to lack of proper exercise. Exercise in proper way, enhances firmness, endurance in the body and increases ability to do work. It pacifies all three doshas and creates balance in them when conducted as per prakriti (constitution),age of the person and season. Vata types need less exercise, so lighter activities such as walking are best. Pitta types need moderate amounts such as swimming for example and Kapha types need more intense exercise, such as jogging and aerobics, in order to stay in balance. Regarding season, if one wants to increase exercise, winter and spring are the best times. In hot weather, one needs to decrease exertion and stay out of the hot sun. As for age, children have more capacity for exercise and older people need less, although daily exercise is essential at any age Exercise enhances the digestion, and if done properly, it dissolves impurities in the tissues. It enhances immunity, eliminates fatigue, stops early aging, and retards weight gain and can thus improve one’s quality of life.