MSCYT Dissertations (Yoga Therapy)
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Yoga Dissertations by Yoga Students at SVYASA. These pages present some efforts of SVYASA at Scientific Validation of Yoga, combining the best of the East with the best of the West
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Item Effect of short term yoga practice on cognitive function and attitude towards violence in school children: a randomized control study(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Reddy, G. KotiTitle:Effect of Short Term Yoga Practices on Cognitive Function and Attitude towards Violence in School Children- A Randomized Control Study. Background: Now a day’s lake of cognitive function and attitude towards violence are considered as most frequently seen problems in school children. Yoga being non- invasive, cost effect and safe intervention among complementary and alternative medicine. Earlier studies reported the potential role of yoga in management of problems like cognitive function and attitude towards violence. Aim: The purpose of the present study was to assess the role of short term yoga practice on cognitive function and attitude towards violence in school children. Methodology: 50 school children with an age range between 13 to 15 years from the Chitanya Vidya Niketan Educational Society, Bhagath Sing Marge, Maqdum, Jagathgiri Gutta, Ranga Reddy Dist., Hyderabad-37, were enrolled in this study. All the participants underwent short term yoga practice consist of loosening & breathing exercise, Asanas (yogic postures), relaxation techniques pranayama (yogic birthing practices) and meditation one hour fifteen (1Hr.15 minutes) minutes daily for 10 days continually. DLST (digit letter substitution test) questionnaire and ATV (attitude towards violence) questionnaire were administered before and after yoga intervention. Results: The results shown significant improvement in cognitive function(DLST test ) in yoga group compare to control group whereas there are no significant result towards violence (ATV test) at the end of short term of yoga practice. Conclusion: Short term yoga practice in school children shown significant improvement in cognitive function and no significant result shown in attitude towards violenceItem Effect of yoga on minimum muscular fitness in visually impaired school children(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Murty, P.V.R.BACKGROUND: Fitness for children is an alarming crisis in India and it is in even more critical for children with visual impairments as they are restricted to many physical activities as compare to normal sighted children. Yogic practices enhance the entire physical, physiological, cognitive faculties, and overall well-being. OBJECTIVES: The current study was done to measure the effect of yoga on minimum muscular fitness in visually impaired school children. METHODS: A total of Seventy eight (n=78) visually impaired students in the age range of 8 to 16 years (class 3rd to 8th) from Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the blind, have participated in the study. The total participants were divided into two groups (35 control and 43 yoga) matched on age, gender and the degree of blindness. Those who have volunteered to practice yoga were included in interventional group and the practice was for 6 weeks with 5 sessions each week. Children were assessed through Kraus Weber Test, before commencing and after completion of the intervention period. RESULTS: The yoga group showed 46.51% improvement as compared to 26.32% improvement of control group which shows 20.19% of improvement. Though the improvement is not significant there is a trend of improvement after 6 weeks of yoga practice. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that Yoga practice may be considered as an effective option to improve minimum muscular fitness of visually impaired children.