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An Ancient module for effective learning
(Svyasa, 2016-01-01) Vadiraja, K. S.
Each soul is a part of the ultimate divine. But divinity of each soul is covered by Maya. Maya means delusion. Maya is nothing but ignorance. Divinity is nothing but knowledge. Knowledge is covered by ignorance. Ignorance should be destroyed and ultimate knowledge should be realized. That is the real goal of each soul. That is called Moksha. Because knowledge is the real form of each being, every being tries to eradicate ignorance. Education helps in this regard. Education system differs from one region to another. In bharat, gurukula education system is adopted for gaining knowledge. Gurukula means, a big family where teachers and students live together. Students learn many things by watching and listening to teachers. And also students learn many things by doing many activities from dawn to dusk. The Vedas, vedangas, Upanishads are the part of curriculum. Westerns have school education system. It is limited time of learning process in a day. They started school education to teach three things. Viz. reading, writing and arithmetic. These are for livelihood. Gradually other subjects are added to this system and came into existence all over the world including bharata. The Taittiriyopanishad says, human body is made up of five sheaths. Those, Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya and Anandamaya. When these five sheaths are healthy, a person becomes healthy. It results in healthy society. Therefore holistic personality development is the goal of real education. This holistic personality development will be gained in the Gurukula education system. Only intellectual growth can be gained in the school education system. Personality should be, spiritually rooted, intellectually creative, emotionally pure, mentally sound, physically strong, individually vibrant, and socially productive.
A Correlational Study of Triguana Personality Trait and Type 2 Diabetes
(S-VYASA, 2016-01-12) Kumar, Ramesh K C
A three-dimensional personality theory based on the sankhya philosopy postulates human personality in terms of three gunas namely sattva, and tamas.
Creyantra and pyramid influence on seed germination test
(Svyasa, 2016-01-15) Jungyun, Jang
Contexts From the immemorial time, various shapes of Yantras have been used for Sadhana and Upasana. Çreyantra is the one of them which connect to the cosmic energy and the ancient geometrical form with great traditional Backgrounds. Therefore it has been used continuously in scientific researches. Background Çreyantra is the most popular and powerful Yantra among all of Yantras which are combinations of circles, squares, triangles, lines and points. The general formulated shape of Çreyantra is the triangular network which emphasizes the spherical form presented by using spherical trigonometry. Aim The purpose of the present study is to assess the effect of the different types of Çreyantras related to their materials and Pyramid on emergence, radical length, and weight before and after germination of green gram. Objectives To study the effects of 1) Paper Çreyantra (Y1) 2) Meru Çreyantra 1 (Y2) 3) Meru Çreyantra 2 (Y3) 4) Bhüprasthäna Çreyantra (Y4) 5) Plywood Pyramid (PP1) 6) Plastic Pyramid (PP2) On percentage of germination, mean radical length and percentage increase in fresh and oven dry weight of germinated seeds
Effect of bhramari pranayama on the mindfulness & academic performance of rural children with lower socio economical status
(S Vyasa, 2017-01-14) Darshan, G. R.
Darshan, G. R. BACKGROUND Bhramari Pranayama (BrPr) is one of the popular types of pranayama. BrPr, which is a yoga type meditation where periods of long exhalation and short inhalation are alternated. INTRODUCTION BrPr reduces stress and other threatening factors of memory and improves academic performance. The humming bee sound correspondingly with “N” kar chanting mentally results in increased alertness and also brings improvement in competitive performance. Further researches of the effects of BrPr practice should be made because of its beneficial influence on the population of the school students. The aim of the study is to study the effect of BrPr in academicals & mindfulness in rural children with low socio economic status. The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of BrPr on academic performance among children on lower socio economic status. METHODOLOGY The subjects were obtained from Government Higher Secondary School nearby Prashanti Kuteeram, Kallabalu village. This school has student base are from rural area & from low income group residing in and around the kallabalu village. Most of their parents are working in nearby industries or agricultural fields as laborer. Most of them have no transportation source from home to school. Either they walk or commute using bicycle. I have collected the data from a sample size of 80, under the age group of 10 to 14 years. The selected samples were divided into two groups, Intervention group consisting of 40 samples and the control group of 40. RESULT The mean scores of the yoga group on Post Mindfulness of control group show a statistically significant difference from that of Pre Mindfulness of yoga group with a very significant p value. However, the mean scores of the control group on Pre Mark status by control group differed statistically from that of Post Mark obtained by the yoga group with a p value. CONCLUSION The study concludes that practice of the BrPr can be a good instrument in improvement of the studying efficacy in school children of low socio economic status, while those with attention disorders can use them as the new method to overcome these very unpleasant limitations in studying and advancement, by improving the memory and awareness level.
Effect of chaturveda samhita maha yaga and brihat gayatri ghrita samprapti yaga on human energy filed
(Svyasa, 2016-01-01) Pandey, Sanatan
This study examines the subtle effects of a traditional performance (Brihad Gayatri Ghrita Samprapti Maha Yaga and Chaturveda Samhita Yaga) on the members who take active participation. People experience the positive changes after attending such rituals though it has not been verified with evidence based research. AIM and objectives To see the effect subtle energy parameters of Chaturveda Samhita Yaga and Brihad Gayatri Ghrita Samprapti Maha Yaga, on human energy filed. Methods and Material: Sixty five participants from various places of India who have attended Chaturveda Samhita Yaga and Brihad Gayatri Ghrita Samprapti Maha Yaga from 22 March 2015 to 29 March 2015 in Uppala, Kerala, Indian, were selected as the subjects of the project. Gayatri and Chatrurveda Samprapti Maha Yaga are performed for universal peace and harmony with individual growth, which is conducted, described by the organizers, after 500 years. Electrophotonic Imaging (EPI) measures were taken before and after on the first day of the performance of yajan with following variables; stress, energy, entropy, organ balance, balance and form coefficient. Data Analysis All variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. A paired sample t-test was used for analysis of pre-post changes in the two groups. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05, and all the variables. Results Stress level (p =0.027) and energy level (p =0.001) showed statistically significant results with t-tests, compared to other parameters. The study affirms that the effect of Yaga on participants implying the importance of traditional performance in bringing the stress level down and raise the energy level for better living method. 10
Effect of eight weeks of yoga program on Psychological well-being of the seminarians
(S Vyasa, 2017-01-14) Albert, K C
Introduction According to the Schaeffer Institute, the ministry of a pastor is perhaps the single moststressful and frustrating working profession, more than medical, legal, or political careers. Thestudy has shown over 70% of pastors are so stressed and burned (Gauger & Christie, 2013) .Further a study on burnout and depression among Catholic priests in Southern India, shown thatdiocesan/secular priests experienced significantly more burnout and depression than did religiousorder priests. This indicates that the structure and administrative systems can lead to burn-outand depression. The findings highlighted the need of identifying problems, to encouragereorientation of their lives towards the spiritual and psychological well-being among priests andseminarians (Raj & Dean, 2005). The young people who aspire to join the seminary are comingfrom environment where they may not have been inline to discipline at interior life andpersonality (Keating, 2012). Hence a basic and substantial training is essential to imbibe thehuman, spiritual and intellectual formation given in the seminary formation. In the current system, the seminarians are subjected to psychological analysis andguidance on a long-term or short-term basis to prepare them initially for the formation(McCarthy, 2012). However real help from psychology for formation there is limited. It ismainly used during admission and formation of the candidate (Miller, 2010). In this juncture, thischallenging task of education and formation of seminarians for the future needs to be done in such a way that it will holistically lead to a spiritually matured and psychologically balanced personality (Godfried Danneels, 2014). At the same time,person must be able to experience the real truth in himself and impart it to others (Sebastian Francis, 2015). Yoga as a science can play a great role in the formation of the seminarians. Yoga has already scientifically proven its impact on the person’s holistic way of life. Yoga influences the person physiologically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually (Mccoy, 2002). Yoga may helpseminary formation to realize the truth and to stay in a physical, spiritually and mentally balanced personality. When these are established correctly in the person with full conviction the other formative aspects like human, spiritual and intellectual formation will take place appropriately. It will help them to a deeper personal experience of God (Frost, 2014). The Objective of seminarians’ training is to prepare them to be teachers, leaders and pastors. Further, yoga a holistic approach gives an ample foundation for such a kind of preparation and training. Evidence has shown the requirement of holistic training of seminarians. This will help them to cope with the demanding situations as future priests and religious. Hence current study evaluates the effect of yoga based intervention on psycho-spiritual wellbeing of seminarians.
Effect of Gayatri yajia on human stress and energy level in patients with common chronic diseases
(Svyasa, 2016-01-01) Poonam Sharma
Aim: To find the effect Gayatri yajia of subtle energy parameters of patients suffering from common chronic diseases. Methods and Material: 32 participants from Arogyadhama, Prashanti Kutiram attended one hour Gayatri yajia session on every week end for 5 weeks. GDV/EPI data was taken before and after the session of the respective week. Data analysis: BIO-WELL software was used for data extraction and paired sample t-test was applied. Results: There is no significance improvement (p>0.06) in the Stress level score, but reduced. Though it showed increase in energy level (6.71), there is no statistical significant increase (p>4.45). The balance score was showed trend to change negatively, but was not significant (p>0.729). There is no statistical significant difference (p<0.522) in the organ balance score increased. The analysis showed no change in entropy level. There is a significant change (P<0.00) in the Form Coefficient scores increased. Conclusion: Gayatri Yajna reduced the stress level and increased energy level. Organ balance increaed indicating supportive mechanism for health and Entropy level stayed constent and form coefficient increased but negatively.
Effect of IAYT on DNA damage
(S Vyasa, 2017-01-14) Amrita Ghimire
Aim: To assess the effect of IAYT on extent of betterment of DNA damage in diabetic practicing Yoga. Method: Thirty participants with diabetes recruited from Arogyadhama, Holistic Health Care Home in Prashanti kutiram, at Bangalore, were checked for DNA damage before and after 7 days of IAYT intervention. Age range of participants was from 30 to 65 years. Intervention consisted of intensive residential yoga program comprising of asana (physical posture), pranayama, meditation, devotional sessions, diet modification and interactive sessions on philosophical concepts of yoga. The damage in the genomic DNA of peripheral blood mononuclear cells was assayed by single cell gel electrophoresis method following the previously described protocol of Singh et al. Analysis of the data was done using CASP and excel. Result: After one week of IAYT program, 63% of participants showed lessening in the DNA damage (decrease in post tail length) after intervention while in 37% the DNA damage increased (increase in post tail length). The percentage of decrease of tail length was significantly higher (37%, comparing the percentage of means of pre and post) than the percentage of increase of tail length (19%). The data of both positive and negative change showed normal distribution. Conclusion: DNA Damage has a direct link with defects in metabolism, non-communicable disease like diabetes and stress. There was significant reduction in the tail length of DNA and the total comet length after IAYT intervention which signifies a better improvement in the DNA damage. Whether this was achieved because of reduction in stress or through other physiological pathway is not know. Normall distribution of data shows that the damage or betterment of damage, are both not a chance occurring in this data but first of a kind report of Yoga influencing the DNA repair mechanism. Also, in this novel study we have made findings to differentiate between short and long fragment DNA damage through data analysis.
Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) on Pain Catastrophising, Disability, Physical Performance, Anxiety and Depression in Charonic Low Back Pain Patients
(S-VYASA, 2016-01-12) Danuwar, Hom Bahadur
Backgrount: Chronic low back pain is one of the most common problems all over the world and it is a cause of substantial morbidity. Studies have shown improvement in pain, disability, anxiety and depression with yoga in chronic low back pain patients.
Effect of MEDHA SUKTAM MANTRA Chanting on Short-Term Memory in School Children
(S-VYASA, 2016-01-12) Mallikarjuna, K
Memory is more important in day today life for all and it is more associated with the temporal cortex than other cortical areas. to improve the memory there is ancient vedic texts have explained that which type of mantra could chant through that can improve memory.
Effect of One month Residential Yoga Training Program on Measuring the Quality of Sleep and Mindfulness in Healthy Volunteers
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Supritha, M
Background Lifestyle is the habits, attitudes, tastes, and moral standards, economic level that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. Lifestyle of people has changed according to times. Lifestyle affects sleep pattern, eating pattern and overall living style of an individual. When quality of sleep is disturbed it affects mindfulness of a person.
Effect of one week intergrated yoga program on depression using implicit and explcit measures
(S Vyasa, 2017-01-14) Kumar, Amitanshu
Background Depression has a negative impact on all aspects of an individual’s life. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy is known to have a beneficial effect on a range of depressive symptoms. Attempt to understand the effect of Yoga on emotional regulation using implicit and explicit measures in depressed individuals were not made earlier. This information is important to assess stability of an intervention. Materials and Methods In a one-week residential yoga program depressive participants (n=32) were assessed on Implicit Association Test, Emotional Stroop Test, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS). This Yoga group was also cross-sectional compared with a healthy group (n=26). Results The mean age of yoga group and healthy group was 27.72±6.28 and 21.46±3.46 respectively. Significant improvement was observed only in HADS (p < 0.05). Improvements were seen in all other variables but it was not statically significant. Only explicit domain improved significantly whereas implicit domain was not influenced much indicating that strength of this yoga program needs to be strengthened further to see changes in implicit measures. Conclusions One week IAYT is effective in reducing severity of depressive symptoms. But a longer duration study will be required to assert long lasting changes in implicit domain.
The Effect of One Week Yoga Intervention in Fasting Blood Sugarlevel on type 2 Diabetic Patients in Mysuru
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Sindhu Kiran
Diabetics, is the most challenging health conditions of the modern world causing serious health problem. India stands second for the diabetic population India stands second for the diabetic population with 60 million individuals currently diagnosed with the disease. According to Diabetic Atlas approximately 34.5 million males and 30.6 million females have been diagnosed with diabetes till the end of 2013 in India (age group of 20-79 years). 34. 5 million of the diagnosed reside in the rural areas and 30.5 million reside in urban areas in India. Yoga offers a very cost effective method of treatment and it can be followed by people of all age group.
Effect of One Week Yoga Therapy on Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakuram Distric, Kerala
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Ajithanatha G.
Diabetics, is the most challenging health conditions of the modern world causing serious health problem. India stands second for the diabetic population with 60 million individuals currently diagnosed with the disease. According to Diabetic Atlas approximately 34.5 million males and 30.6 million females have been diagnosed with diabetes till the end of 2013 in India (age group of 20-79 years).
Effect of Pranayama and Ayurvedic Treatement on Arthritis
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Shamna T.V
Background: The aim of this study is to measure the effect of combined ayurveda and yoga therapy on osteoarthritis (OA) disease activity, pain and associated insomnia. Subjects were recruited from among OA patients in Calicut corporation government dispensary, Kerala by clinical diagnosis as experimental group. The control group is recruited from a medical camp conducted by Arogyamithram Ayurvedic and Yoga medical centre, Palath, Kozhikode Kerala. Pain disability questionnaire, Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale, Numeric pain rating scale, Verbal pain intensity scale and Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating scale are documented. On the first day of yoga session along with Ayurvedic medication and after giving the same for experimental group and on the same days for the control group also without giving yoga and Ayurveda. The sample size of experimental group is 25 and control group is 24.At the end of the study we observed a significant reduction in pain, disability and insomnia in experimental group and there was an increase in pain, disability and insomnia in the control group. These findings assist the idea of implementation of yoga along with Ayurveda in osteoarthritis treatment. The previous studies on arthritis shows that yoga practices along with Ayurveda in Osteoarthritis patients lead to significant reduction in pain, disability and improvement in sleep quality. Aim: To study the effect of combined Ayurveda and yoga therapy on osteoarthritis. Methodology: The experimental group samples are recruited from government Ayurvedic dispensary, Calicut, Kerala and the control group samples are taken from a medical camp conducted by Argyamithram Ayurveda and yoga medical centre and anugraha charitable trust, Calicut, Kerala .The sample size of experimental group was 25 and control group was 24.
Effect of two weeks IAYT Program on Mindfulness and Thought Suppression in Unhealthy Subjects
(S-VYASA, 2016-01-12) Chaudhary, Nidhi
Mind wandering, absentmindedness and thought supression have been associated with various psychological and physiological disorders.
Effect of Yoga Module on Chronic Low Pain In it Professionals
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Parimala Sunil
The prevalence of back pain is on the rise. “ Throughout the medical profession, we are finding a shocking increase in both the frequency and severity of back problems,” writes Alfred O. Bonati, MD, Director of Orthopedic Center Institute and Shirley Linde, Ph.D., in their No more back pain (Pharos, 1991). A modern computer professional is a typical example of back pain. He has all three problems such as sedentary life, wrong posture and the pressure of targets.
Effect of Yoga Module on Fasting Blood sugar and Postprandial Glucose in type 2 Diabetes
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Arathi Pai
The prevalence of diabetes in the World increased tenfold, from 1.2% to 12.1%, between 1971 and 2000. It is estimated that 61.3 million people aged 20-79 years live with diabetes in India (2011 estimates) dubiously making India as the Diabetes Capital of the World1,2,3. This number is expected to increase to 101.2 million by 2030.
Effect of Yoga Module on Fasting Blood Sugar and Postprandial Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Sneha, Singh
Background: In 2013, 382 million, people had diabetes. We can appreciate this number more by realizing that one out of every twelve persons has diabetes. And the irony is that one out of two people do not even know that they are diabetic as they never got their blood glucose levels checked. It is estimated that the number of Diabetes patients will rise exponentially to 592 million by 2035. Scrutinising the etiology of Diabetes from a Yogic lens reveals that at the cellular level, there is a failure of relationship between insulin receptors and also WBCs and pancreatic cells.
Effect of Yoga Module on Fasting Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes.
(SVYASA, 2016-01-12) Renuka Devi, C H
Background The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels (termed hyperglycemia). It is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin or the presence of another disease process that prevents the body from being able to control the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin is a hormone needed by the body to transport glucose (sugar) out of the bloodstream and into energy producing cells. Glucose is the fuel for cells of the body and is needed for normal body functioning. Lack of an energy source by cells of the body tells the brain that more energy source is needed and the animal then has an increased appetite. Therefore, a common clinical sign of diabetes is a hearty appetite with weight loss rather than weight gain. Another clinical sign of the diabetes is increased drinking and urinations due to result of excess glucose in the urine. Possible causes of the development of diabetes include genetic predisposition, chronic pancreatitis, obesity, hormonal abnormalities, endocrine disease (including Cushing’s disease), infections, and certain medications (including corticosteroids).