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    Effect of cyclic meditation on changes of Iris and perceived stress among college going students: A pilot observational study
    (S-VYASA, 2026-05-13) Lavanya M. R.; Titty George
    BACKGROUND: Stress has been defined as a state of mental or emotional strain due to adverse or challenging circumstances. (Agyapong et al., 2023)The ability to adapt to stress is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and, consequently, for sustaining life.(Chaves et al., 2021).The rising incidence of stress-related disorders highlights the necessity for further research into stress adaptation, there are two primary regulatory pathways: the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis and the sympathetic-adrenomedullary axis. These pathways work together, supported by the significant bidirectional connections between their respective centers, the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVN), and the brainstem monoaminergic cell groups. The PVN, particularly its corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) producing neurons, is regarded as the central hub for stress regulation.(Chaves et al., 2021) AIM: • To assess the impact of 'Cyclic Meditation' practice on iris changes and perceived stress among college students. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study is: • To study the effect of cyclic meditation on the iris. • To study the effect of cyclic meditation on perceived stress • To evaluate the common changes in iris pattern in stressed individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Participants: College going students of age 18 to 25 years. The proposed study was a Pilot observational study with a total of 34 subjects who were pre assessed and selected. Design: A total of 34 subjects were screened and sample were based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. before the intervention consent form is taken. Assessments: • Iris parameters • Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Intervention: • Yoga- Cyclic Meditation will be given as intervention daily one time for about 30minutes duration for 60 days. RESULTS: There is statistically significant difference between pre data and post data which suggests that yogic cyclic meditation is effective. Significant improvement was seen in PSS scoring and P value (less than 0.05) CONCLUSION: Cyclic Meditation has an effect on stress rings in the iris, as well as a reduction in perceived stress levels measured by the PSS-10 questionnaire and is effective in improving quality of life and reducing stress in individuals. KEYWORDS: Yoga, Iridology, Cyclic meditation, Stress