B. Division of Yoga and Life Sciences

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This Division offers short-term courses and elective courses (to be chosen by MSc and PhD students). The Department of Health Sciences is attached with a 160 beds yoga therapy Health Home (Arogyadhama) meant to not only treat the yoga therapy participants (we do not call them patients) suffering from various modern ailments but also draw normal persons for prevention of possible illness and promotion of positive health by the Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT). The students will not only acquire theoretical knowledge and practical experience by their own yoga practices but also get the rich experience of working with doctors, senior yoga therapists and with the yoga therapy participants. Handling them under severe conditions of the diseases immensely help them to become confident of their learning and usefulness of IAYT. The research section with modern gadgets helps them to measure the changes in these participants to assess the improvements. The Department of Bio-Sciences includes the following laboratories: the psychophysiology, Neuro-psychology, sleep lab, metabolic analyzer lab, immune lab, bio-chemistry and psychology labs. It is here that the students get the necessary training to do research of international standards. The modern scientific research is applied to esoteric dimensions of tradition as well as investigations into the paranormal. Essentially this department is meant for the basic research to understand the effects of various yoga practices on human systems. The Department of Natural Sciences has 8 sections encompassing a large spectrum of living systems and their changes due to interactions with human beings. The effect of Agnihotra, Sound, Music, Vedic chanting etc. on plants and animals is studied in great detail in this department. The department includes agricultural farms, gardens, forests, horticultural plants and a GoSala with more than 100 cows. The usefulness of cowdung, Gomutra or urine of cows as possible medicines is also studied.

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    Effects of Nadishodhana and Bhramari Pranayama on heart rate variability, auditory reaction time, and blood pressure: A randomized clinical trial in hypertensive patients
    (Elsevier., 2023) Junu Upadhyay; Nandish N. S; Shivaprasad Shetty; Apar Avinash Saoji; Sunil Singh Yadav
    Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a chronic elevation of arterial blood pressure (BP) due to environ mental and lifestyle factors. The lifelong treatment protocol causes poor adherence to anti-hypertensive drugs. Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari pranayama are the most effective yogic treatment for the manage ment of HTN. Objectives: This study was done to assess and compare the immediate effect of Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama on HRV and ART in hypertensive individuals. Thus, to understand the effectiveness of specific pranayama on hypertension. Methodology: This study is a randomized, comparative study design. The hundred participants were recruited into two groups 1 (n ¼ 50) and 2 (n ¼ 50). The study was conducted on pre-diagnosed patients with HTN, from the inpatient department of SDM Nature Cure Hospital, Shanthivana. Group 1 was asked to practice Nadi Shodhana Pranayama and Group-2 was asked to practice Bhramari Pranayama for 20 min. The patients were assessed for Heart Rate Variability & Auditory Reaction Time before and immediately after the intervention. Results: Nadi Shodhana Pranayama showed a significant decrease in ART (p ¼ 0.01) and Bhramari Pra nayama showed a highly significant decrease in ART (p < 0.00001). Whereas there was no statistically significant difference in both the groups in HRV parameters. Conclusion: The study showed that both Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama can be effective in balancing the sympathovagal tone. Thus, Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama can be practised for the management of essential hypertension.
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    Effect of cyclic meditation on anxiety and sleep quality in sailors on merchant ships—A quasi-experimental study
    (Frontiers in Public Health, 2024) Sukesh Paranthatta; Titty George; H. M. Vinaya; P. S. Swathi; Mangesh Pandey; Balaram Pradhan; Natesh Babu; Apar Avinash Saoji
    Background: Sailors undergo anxiety and sleep disturbances due to prolonged journeys and the nature of their work on ships. Earlier studies indicate Cyclic Meditation (CM) being beneficial for managing anxiety and improving sleep quality. Thus, the current study was designed to investigate the effect of CM on anxiety and sleep quality among sailors. Materials and methods: Fifty sailors were assigned to experimental (n  =  25) and control (n  =  25) groups. The experimental group received 45  min of CM, 7  days a week for 3  weeks. Control group continued with their routine activities and were offered CM practice the following 3  weeks. Hamilton Anxiety Scale for anxiety (HAM-A) and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep along with blood pressure and pulse rate were taken at baseline and by the end of 3  weeks. Data were analyzed using Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (RM ANOVA) for within and between group effects. Results: Significant differences were found between the groups following 3  weeks for all the variables. Experimental group demonstrated reduced anxiety (p  <  0.001) and improved sleep (p  <  0.001) along with improvements in blood pressure and pulse rate. The control group did not show any significant changes following 3  weeks. Conclusion: CM could be incorporated as a routine for sailors to manage their anxiety and improve sleep quality during the period on board ships.
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    Influence of Meditative Technique on Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, Stress and State Anxiety on Geriatric Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    (Elsevier Inc., 2024) H.M. Vinaya; P.S. Swathi; B. Pravalika; Apar Avinash Saoji
    Objective: Musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances and psychological stress are common issues faced by the elderly. There are limited studies eliciting the effects of specific meditation techniques among the elderly. The present study was undertaken to assess the effect of the Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) on pain, sleep quality, stress and state anxiety. Methods: Seventy elderly participants with self-reported pain symptoms were randomly assigned to meditation and control groups with an equal allocation ratio. The medita tion group received practice of MSRT for 8 weeks. The control group was offered lifestyle suggestions. The primary outcome of this study is Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSHQ), secondary outcomes are Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). They were assessed at baseline and 8 weeks. Independent and paired t-tests were performed to assess the between and within group changes. Results: The Between-group analysis has shown MSRT meditation to be better than control for MSHQ (p <0.01), PSQI global score (p <0.01), and GAS global score (p<0.01) along with its subscale (p <0.01). Within group analysis for primary variable MSHQ (p <0.05) secondary variable PSQI, PSS AND GAS has shown
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    Effect of Yoga-based breathing practices on depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of COVID-19 positive hospitalized patients: A randomized controlled trial
    (Elsevier, 2024) Sunil Singh Yadav; Apar Avinash Saoji; Sangeeth Somanadhapai; Nand lal Yadav; Junu Upadhyay; Niraj Nayan Rishi; Rita Thapa
    Background: COVID-19 infection has an impact on the mental state of patients and requires attention to mental health care. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of Yoga-based breathing practices on the mental state of patients with COVID-19. Material and methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with63 patients (male=46) who were RT-PCR positive for COVID-19 and hospitalized with asymptomatic (RT-PCR positive but no symptoms), mild (febrile, body ache, pharyngitis, nonproductive cough), and moderate (SpO2< 92%) symptoms assigned in the yoga (n=32) and control group (n=31). The study was conducted at Atharva Multispecialty Hospital and Research Center, North India. The yoga group received Yoga-based breathing practices twice a day for ten days in addition to conventional care, and the control group was advised not to do the practice. The Depression Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS-21) and fear of COVID-19 were assessed at baseline and after 10 days. Repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni correction was used to assess between and within subjects’ effects. Results: The experimental group had better scores for depression, anxiety, stress, total DASS scores, and fear of COVID-19 (p<0.001) when compared with the control group. Within the group, analyses demonstrated improved scores in all domains in the yoga group (p<0.001) by the end of the intervention. In contrast, the control group improved only in stress scores (p=0.002), total DASS scores (p=0.012), and fear of COVID-19 (p=0.039). There are no adverse effects seen with Yoga-based breathing practices in these patients. Conclusion: Yoga-based breathing practices have been found to have positive impact on mental health among COVID-19-positive patients during hospitalization.
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    Effects of Various Prāṇāyāma on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Variables
    (Medknow, 2017) L Nivethitha; A Mooventhan; N K Manjunath
    Cardiovascular functions are controlled by neural factors, temperature, hormones, etc., Of these, neural factors primarily concern the autonomic nervous system, which plays a major role in maintaining and regulating cardiac functions, e.g., blood pressure and heart rate. Prāṇāyāma is one of the most important yogic practices. There are various review articles on Yoga and its effects but, though Prāṇāyāma is a part of yoga, there is lack of review articles. To the best of our knowledge there is no known review article on effect of various Prāṇāyāma on cardiovascular and autonomic variables. To provide a general overview about the effect of various prāṇāyāma (breathing techniques) on cardiovascular and autonomic variables. A narrative review was performed based on the available scientific literature. An electronic data search was performed in Medline/PubMed database to review relevant articles, using keywords such as “Prāṇāyāma, Yogic breathing techniques, Unilateral nostril breathing, Alternate nostril breathing, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika and Bhramari Pranayama”. All the relevant articles published from 1988 to 06‑04‑2016 were included in this review. Slow type of yogic breathing technique was reported to produce beneficial effect on cardiovascular and autonomic variables while fast breathing techniques do not produce such effects. There is lack of consistency in the results of specific nostril yogic breathing techniques and the mechanisms behind the effects of various prāṇāyāma. This review suggests that different types of Prāṇāyāma techniques produce different effects and the mechanisms behind these effects are not fully understood. Keywords: Autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, prāṇāyāma
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    A GLIMPSE OF THE HUMAN BODY
    (SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA, 2010-12-09) Telles, Shirley
    Every living organism is made up of units called cells. These are tiny structures seen only through the microscope. Cells are held together by special, intercellular material. In the human body there are approximately 1 0 0 trillion cells. The cells differ according to the function which they do. For example, the blood, muscle, and bone cells all look different and perform different functions. However all cells have certain features in common. All cells use oxygen from the air we breathe and substances from the food we eat to produce energy. Production of waste material is common to all cells. Also most cells can produce new cells, and whenever a cell dies (for whatever reason) new cells are formed. In order to be able to produce energy, give rise to waste substances, and form new cells when needed, cells have tiny, specialized structures inside them, which can be observed with a very powerful microscope
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    MADUMEHAKKE YOGA CHIKITSE
    (SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA, 2010-12-09) Srikanta S.S.; Nagarathana R.; Nagendra H.R.
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    MIND SOUND RESONANCE TECHNIQUE (MSRT)
    (SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA, 2010-12-09) Nagendra H.R.
    Quality has become the watch word nowadays in technology-quality products, even with our targets towards very higher production. The astonishing discovery of the Japanese is that quantity and quality can be together; very high quality goods produced in large quantities are most cost-effective. Aesthetics in the form of newer fashions, efficiency, durability, maintenance-free performance, etc form the ingredients of what we call quality.
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    NETI KRIYA
    (SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA, 2010-12-09) Nagarathna R.
    METHOD: Dissolve about one tea-spoc^l of salt in about two neti pots full of lukewarm water in a mug to make aboutjj to 1 percent salt solution (about 1 gram salt in 100 ml of water). Fill the Neti pot this lukewarm salt water. Insert the nozz the pot in right nostril and tilt your head the left and slightly to the front so that water starts trickling from the left nostfifl When all the water is exhausted, refill the pot and repeat the process by inserting the nozzle in left nostril and allowing the water to trickle from the right nostril. It is sufficient to pass one pot of water from each nostril.
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    NEW HORIZONS IN MODERN MEDICINE
    (SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOGA PRAKASHANA, 2010-12-09) Nagendra H.R.
    Science and Technology have revolutionalised the life style of man. Increased standards of living has brought great comfort to mankind. Modern medicine with its scientific attitude in research has been able to unravel many mysteries within a short period of about 100 years, which were out of reach for mankind over generations. The remarkable research in the early part of this century was the discovery of germs in the causation of several diseases. There were several diseases killing mankind through epidemics and pandemics. I recollect my grandmother's description of an outbreak of plague in the city. People were asked to move out of the house instantaneously with minimal luggage to remote villages as soon as they saw a rat falling dead in the house. The corporation lorries were busy clearing away the human corpses to be burnt as quickly as possible—the only answer they knew to deal with the epidemics of plague. Outbreak of cholera and typhoid took a toll of 2 or 3 persons from each house. The pandemics of Influenza killed men so fast that there were not enough people to nurse the sick.
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