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EFFECT OF INTEGRATED APPROACH OF YOGA THERAPY ON THE PAIN, DEPRESSION, KOOS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OSTEOARTHRITIS PARTICIPANTS
(S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Ved Prakash Yadav; Rajesh Nair
BACKGROUND:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disorder, particularly affecting weight-bearing
joints like the knee. Chronic pain, stiffness, reduced joint function, and psychological
consequences such as depression and anxiety severely affect the quality of life (QoL) in OA
patients. (David J Hunter, 2019) Complementary interventions like yoga therapy are gaining
clinical attention due to their holistic effects. Yoga’s mind-body approach integrates physical
postures (āsana), controlled breathing (prāṇāyāma), meditation (dhyāna), and lifestyle principles
that impact both physical and mental well-being. (Carly M Drzewiecki et.al, 2021). Conventional
management strategies, such as pharmacotherapy and surgery, offer limited long-term relief and
may cause adverse effects, prompting interest in complementary therapies like yoga(Geoffrey M
Currie et.al, 2019). Yoga, which includes gentle movements, breathing exercises, and relaxation,
has shown promise in reducing pain and improving mood and physical function in people with
knee osteoarthritis there is growing interest in complementary approaches such as yoga which
combines physical postures, breathing technique , meditation and lifestyle education (Deepeshwar
S et.al, 2018). Yoga may work by lowering inflammation, improving muscle strength and balance,
and calming stress responses in the body(Bandita Adhikari et.al, 2022) Yoga, a non
pharmacological treatment approach, has been recommended for osteoarthritis by an international
osteoarthritis clinical guideline in 2019 and some studies have also proposed yoga as a beneficial
practice for people with arthritis
AIM:
This study was aimed at observing the effect of an integrated approach of yoga therapy on the pain,
depression, Koos, and quality of life in osteoarthritis participants
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
To assess the effect of IAYT on;
● Pain associated with the osteo arthritis condition
● Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome Score
● Depression
● Quality of life
METHODS:
Participiants:
Subjects (n = 46) identified with osteoarthritis, meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria were
recruited from the Arogyadhama (a holistic yoga hospital, practicing integrated yoga therapy,
associated with S-VYASA) section treating osteoarithritis.
Design: This was a single-group pre–post study involving 46 participants diagnosed with
osteoarthritis.
Assessments: In this study, we assessed variables like Pain, Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome
Score, Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life.
Intervention: Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for two weeks with one month
follow-up.
RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in pain levels (p < .001, d = 0.935),
depression (p < .001, d = 0.892), anxiety (p < .001), stress (p < .001), and environmental quality
of life (p = .024). KOOS subdomains like knee symptoms, sport and recreation function, and daily
living activities also showed marked improvement. However, no significant changes were
observed in the physical, psychological, and social domains of QoL, or pain-related QoL scores.
CONCLUSION: The integrated approach of yoga therapy significantly reduced pain, depression,
anxiety, and stress among participants with osteoarthritis, alongside improvements in specific
domains of the KOOS and environmental quality of life. However, no significant changes were
observed in the physical, psychological, or social domains of overall quality of life. These findings
suggest that yoga may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing osteoarthritis
symptoms and improving certain aspects of well-being, although further research with larger
samples and control groups is warranted to confirm and extend these results.
KEYWORDS:
Osteoarthritis, yoga, quality of life, psychological wellbeing
EFFECT OF MIND SOUND RESONANCE TECHNIQUE (MSRT) ON RELAXATION AMONG SHOTOKAN KARATE PLAYERS
(S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Rutuja Mohan Kachare; Soubhagyalaxmi Mohanty
Yoga Sudha - September 2025
(S-VYASA, 2025-09-03) H. R. Nagendra; Aarthi Jagannathan
SHORT TERM EFFECT OF CYCLIC MEDITATION IN REDUCING STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION IN ORPHANAGE CHILDREN
(S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Muppidi Ravali; Deepsika Srivastava
BACKGROUND
An orphan is a child under 18 years of age who has lost one or both parents to any cause of
death. Orphans are classified into three categories: paternal orphans (children who have lost
their fathers), maternal orphans (children who have lost their mothers), and double orphans
(children who have lost both parents). according to statistics by UNICEF, there were 140
million orphans globally by the year 2015.(Unicef Report - Understanding Orphans, n.d.)
The loss of one or both parents, coupled with the absence of a caregiver, often places these
children in institutional care environments. This significant change can cause immense stress
and negatively affect their psychological well-being. Studies have observed that orphans and
other vulnerable children living in institutional homes or orphanages are more prone to
psychological, behavioural, and emotional problems compared to children raised in a family
environment, as they are deprived of familial love, care, and support(Kaur et al., 2018)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This study was aimed at observing whether the practice of cyclic meditation can bring
significant change in stress, anxiety, and depression scores in orphan children who are under
institutional care.
evaluate the short-term effects of Cyclic Meditation (CM) on managing stress, anxiety, and
depression among orphans.
equip orphans with CM as a tool to manage stress and prevent psychological disorders in the
future
METHODS
An orphanage located in Hyderabad, Telangana region was selected for the study, in which 34
children between the age group of 8 to 16 all-female children who were willing to participate
in the study were recruited and intervention of cyclic meditation practice was given for 35
minutes every day for 5 days a week for 2 weeks and data was collected before and after the
intervention period using DASS-21 questionnaire.
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RESULTS
Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression scores
with p < 0.001, along with a significant increase in the duration of Bhramari time post
intervention.
CONCLUSION
From the findings of the study we can infer that regular practice of cyclic meditation can have
significant positive impact in reducing stress, depression and anxiety and increased Bhramari
time, and can serve as an effective, low-cost, and non-invasive method to enhance
psychological well-being in vulnerable populations like orphans, and the study highlights the
potential of yoga based interventions to be integrated into child care programs.
KEY WORDS
Orphans, Cyclic meditation, Stress, anxiety, Depression
EFFECT OF YOGA ON CREATIVE THINKING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL STUDENT
(S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Smita Rani; Rajesh Nair
BACKGROUND: In today’s fast-changing world, creativity is essential for children to think
flexibly, solve problems, and express themselves. However, studies report a decline in creativity
during middle school, known as the “fourth-grade slump” (Torrance, 1967), often due to rigid
academic routines and social pressures. Yoga, in which practices like asanas, pranayama, and
mindful relaxation, and meditation have shown promise in improving focus, emotional balance,
and brain function. Emerging research suggests yoga may also enhance creativity by reducing
stress and supporting cognitive flexibility in young learners.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of a structured yoga
program on divergent thinking and creativity among middle school residential students.
METHODS: A single-group pre-post design was employed. Forty healthy students aged 11–15
from PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Godda (Jharkhand, India) participated in a four
week intervention comprising daily one-hour sessions of Asanas, Pranayama, Deep Relaxation
Techniques, and Krida Yoga. Creativity was assessed using standardized measures evaluating
Originality, Fluency, Flexibility, Verbal creativity, Non-verbal creativity, and Total creativity.
RESULTS: Post-intervention scores showed statistically significant improvements in originality
(P < .001; Cohen’s d = 0.9), verbal creativity (P < .001; d = 0.8), total creativity (P < .001; d =
0.8), fluency (P = .002; d = 0.5), and flexibility (P = .002; d = 0.6). No significant change was
found in non-verbal creativity (P = 0.198; d = 0.2).
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that regular yoga practice positively influences divergent
thinking and creativity in middle school students. Yoga enhanced verbal creativity and cognitive
flexibility, supporting its integration in educational settings. This highlights yoga’s potential as
a holistic tool to foster students’ creative abilities, emotional balance, and mental well-being.
Keywords: Yoga, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Children, Verbal
creativity, Cognitive Flexibility, Education