F. SVYASA Dissertations
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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 Relationship between dispositional mindfulness and emotion regulation among middle adolescents(S Vyasa, 2014-01-02) Ghosh, Kiriti BhusanMany philosophical, spiritual, and psychological traditions emphasize the importance of the quality of consciousness for the maintenance and enhancement of well-being (Brown & Ryan, 2003). One attribute of consciousness that has been much-discussed in relation to well-being is mindfulness. Mindfulness has been defined as being intentionally aware of internal and external experiences that occur at the present moment, without judgment (Brown, Ryan, & Creswell, 2007). Study demonstrated that mindfulness is measurable quality possessed even by those who do not practice mindfulness meditation (Hollis-Walker, 2011). Literature reviews on mindfulness conclude various positive psychological effects, including increased subjective well-being, reduced psychological symptoms and emotional reactivity, and improved behavioral regulation (Keng, Smoski, & Robins, 2011). Psychological disturbance contribute to serious learning and health impairments in adolescence. Review on school-based prevalence rates in psychological problems covering the period from 1972 to 2002 shown an increase from 3.23 to 36.50%(Bhola & Kapur, 2003) in India. Findings suggest trait mindfulness possibly shields against decision-making processes that place adolescents at risk for smoking (Black, Sussman, Johnson, & Milam, 2012). Recent study demonstrate statistically robust and clinically significant relations between mindfulness and the theorized proximal and distal mood and anxiety vulnerability factors (Tanay, Lotan, & Bernstein, 2012). Further negative correlations between mindfulness and self-reported stress and emotion regulation strategies such as rumination and catastrophizing were reported (de Bruin, Zijlstra, van de Weijer-Bergsma, & Bögels, 2011).However, the majority of this research has been conducted in elsewhere and on adults.Item Immediate effect of om meditation on brain wave coherence in normal healthy volunteers(S Vyasa, 2014-01-02) Agarwal, ManishBackground: A student under optimal stress does bring out his or her best, however extremes of stress can result in stress induced disorders and deteriorating performance. Yoga is known to bring positive effect on personality development in students. Can yoga be of benefit in enhancing orderliness of brain functioning following Om Meditation (OM) in university students? Objective: The study was designed to assess the immediate effect of OM on academic performance in university students through the analysis of Brain Wave Coherence (BWC). The OM is an advanced meditation technique which is based on Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy developed at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore. Materials and methods: In this study of two groups (OM and control) pre-post design, 50 subjects (25 in OM group with 27.94±4.30 and 25 in control group with 22.88±4.05 control years of mean age) were participated. The BWC data were collected immediately before and after the intervention (pre recorded session of OM for OM group and sitting quietly with the eyes closed for control group) using Brain Master 2 Channel EEG version 2.0 for clinical from Bio Medical Instruments, Inc., Warren, Michigan, USA. Statistical analysis: Means, standard deviations, Shapiro-Wilk test and Paired Samples Test were used for analyzing data with the help of SPSS-19. Results: There was 24.50 % significant increase (P=0.028) in delta and 35.48 % significant increase (P=0.004) in alpha BWC. There was no significant change in other BWC rhythms of OM group as well as in its control group. Conclusion: Significant increase in both delta and alpha BWC suggests that OM is associated with more integrated, effective and balanced brain functioning which may enhance academic performance in university students. Although this preliminary research is promising, welldesigned studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.Item Sublimation of mind through ekatatvabhyasah in the light of Patanjali yoga sutras (PYS). Immediate effect of om chanting on execution test in stroop task(S Vyasa, 2014-01-02) Nivedita BiliangadiABSTRACT Aim: To investigate the influence of two type recitation on colour-word and Digit Stroop Task immediately after 10 min of practice session. Material and Method: The study consists of 27 students included (13 boys and 14 girls), in the range of 19-26 years were participated. They acted as their own controls. They were assessed on two Stroop Test (word- stroop and Digit stroop) immediately before and after two sessions (i) Om recitation (ii) SSS recitation with equal time (10 minutes) duration. 50% of participant performed Om recitation and remaining participants performed on SSS recitation on day 1. The orders of the sessions were reverse on day 2. Results: Immediately after both sessions there were significant improvements in the both stroop scores. But the magnitudes of change in Digit stroop task scores were more following SSS recitation than Om recitation. After Om recitation, significant improvements were found in the male group in word-stroop score. Similarly, after SSS recitation both gender showed significant improvement in Digit stoop scores. Between genders there were no significant differences in any of the stroop task following of both the sessions. Conclusions: The study suggests that recitation techniques had positive influence on response inhibition measured through stroop test.Item Part-I Mudra part-II immediate effect of mudras on electro photonic imaging parameters on novice healthy adults(S Vyasa, 2014-01-02) Mondal, BiplobContext: Mudras and its effects are well known, however scientific studies on effects of mudras are scarce. This paper presents use of Electrophotonic Imaging (EPI) technique using GDV instrument to study the effects of mudras. Aims: 1) To study the effect of five minutes attention on finger tips of both hands on EPI parameters. 2) To study the effect of five minutes practise of prana mudra on EPI parameters. Settings and Design: The participants were from a Yoga University and a Ayurvedic Medical College, in the southern India. For study 1, single group pre-post design was chosen, and for study 2 two group pre-post design was adopted with control. Methods and Material: In study 1, EPI data were taken using GDV before and after giving five minutes focused attention on finger tips. For study 2, the experimental group practised prana mudra for five minutes and control group were comfortable seated for same duration. Statistical analysis used: Paired sample t-test and Independent sample t-test were used for analysis for within group and between group comparison respectively. Results: Within group comparisons showed increase in area, nornalised area, average intensity, and entropy, without significant between group differences. Conclusions: This suggests practice of mudras and attention may enhance the EPI activity as measured by GDV, indicating enhanced flow of prana. However to study the effects of mudras along methodological refinement is required.Item Effects of integrated yoga module (IYM) on psycho-spiritual well-being in technical students – a randomized control trial(S Vyasa, 2014-01-02) Varghese , Baijuprofessional students. Enriching psychological well being may enhance skills and help to adapt challenging requirements in the technical field. Context: Psycho-spiritual wellbeing among technical students is comparatively lower than other Aims: The present study evaluate the effects of Integrated Yoga Module (IYM) on psychospiritual wellbeing in technical students. Settings and Design: A randomized control study wherein fifty-nine male technical students with age range from 17 to 27 years from Donbosco Tech. Pvt. Ltd., Kochi: Kerala were divided into experimental and control groups. Methods and Material: Experimental group practiced IYM (1 hour/day, 5 days/week for 4 weeks) comprising loosening exercises, physical yoga postures, breathing practices and deep relaxation techniques, whereas the control group followed the normal routine. Psycho- Spiritual wellbeing were assessed by Mindful Attention Awareness level (MAAS), Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and Spiritual Health and Life-Orientation Measure (SHALOM). Statistical analysis used: Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0. Paired ‘t’ test was done to compare the values within the group and Independent Sample ‘t’ test to compare between groups. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in MAAS (p=0.03); SDHS (p=0.01); SWLS (p=0.001); and Three domains of SHALOM: Personal, (p=0.02) Communal (p=0.03) and Transcendental (p=0.02). No significant changes were found in control group. Conclusions: Integrated approach of yoga (IYM) might have a role in enhancing selfreported psycho-spiritual wellbeing among technical students.Item To Study The Safety and Usefulness of Adding Laghu Sankhapraksalana to The Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy in Patients with Essential Hypertension(S-VYASA, 2014-08-19) Mashyal, PrakashTo study the safety and usefulness of adding laghu Sankhapraksalana to the integrated approach of yoga therapy in patients with essential hypertension. Background: There are several studies that have documented the usefulness of different types of yoga practices (pranayamas, shavasana and meditations) in the management of mild and moderate hypertension. Our pilot studies and clinical observations on patients who are admitted to the residential and/or out-patient centers of SVYSA also had shown beneficial effects of integrated approach to yogatherapy (IAYT). Yoga and ayurveda texts emphasize the role of clearing the bowel as a very important component in the management of hypertension. For this, they recommend a yoga technique called shankhaprakshalana. In our clinical pilot studies at the center we tried to incorporate this to see the add-on effects. But this was not acceptable either to the clinicians or the patients because of the effort involved in the practice. Hence the laghu sankhapraksalana kriya evolved and recommended by Bihar School of Yoga was tried with encouraging results. Also, ayurveda recommends the use of a mild herbal laxative for clearing the bowel. Hence the present well planned self as control pilot study was undertaken.Item Part –I Stress – According to Scriptures and Modern Science Part –II Co-relation of Stress with BMI, GTT & TSH in the First Trimester of Pregnancy(S-VYASA, 2014-07-15) V. SailaStress refers to the consequence of the failure of an organism, human or other animal torespond adequately to mental, emotional, or physical demands, whether actual or imagined. In general, stress is related to both external and internal factors. External factors include thephysical environment, including job, relationships with others, home, and all the situations,challenges, difficulties, and expectations one is confronted with on a daily basis. Internal factors determine body's ability to respond to, and deal with, the external stress-inducing factors. Internal factors which influence the ability to handle stress include nutritional status,overall health and fitness levels, emotional well-being, and the amount of sleep and rest one would get. The symptoms of stress include a negative outlook, excessive worrying, inability to relax, eating/sleeping too much or too little, and nausea, alcohol or drug consumption. The term stress was first employed in a biological context by the endocrinologist Hans Selye in the 1930s. In his usage stress refers to a condition and stressor to the stimulus causing it. It covers a wide range of phenomena, from mild irritation to drastic dysfunction that may cause severe health breakdown. According to Selye, Stress can be either positive (Eustress) or negative (Distress). Eustress is the stress that helps in enhancing ones performance. It motivates, feels exciting and is short term. Distress on the other hand is hard to cope with and may lead to anxiety, concern and can lead to mental problems.Item Part I Obstacles in the Path of Spiritual Practices Part II Immediate Effect of Cyclic Meditation on Fasting Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients(S-VYASA, 2014-07-13) Narang, RahulBackground/Aim: Diabetes is one of the leading non-communicable diseases characterised by deregulation of blood in glucose control. Cyclic Meditation (CM) is one of the advanced yoga techniques developed by S-VYASA University, Bangalore. The main principal of CM is stimulation followed by deep relaxation. Many previous studies have shown that CM corrects the imbalance of the autonomic nervous system (reduces sympathetic tone). The present study was done to see the immediate effect of CM on Fasting Blood Glucose level (FBG) in type II diabetes patients. Materials and Methods: This self as control study recruited 16 patients with established DM2 of > one year ( with or without good control on oral hypoglycaemic agents) registered for a week long inpatient treatment at the holistic health home, Prasahnthi Kutiram, the campus of the yoga university, Bangalore . The Study Group (SG) practiced CM for 40 minutes and Control Group (CG) also practiced Physical exercises (PE) for the same duration of 40 minutes on two different days (days 1 and 6 after admission) in fasting state ( 5:30 AM to7:00 AM) before breakfast. Venous blood samples were collected for glucose estimation immediately before and after the practice of CM and physical exercise. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 18. Results: The results showed a significant reduction (P=0.002, Wilcoxon matched-pair signed rank test) in FBG immediately after the practice of CM, whereas, some marginal changes were found in PE group which is not significant (P=0.159, paired samples t-test). Conclusion: Immediate practice of CM is effective in reducing the FBG in Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients.Item Part I Madhumeha and Mitahara According to Yoga and Spiritual Lore Part Ii Effect of 10 Days Yoga on Body Compositions in Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus(S-VYASA, 2014-07-13) Pandey, Krishna KumarBackground The type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by insulinresistance and impaired insulin secretion. It is the most prevalent metabolic condition and one of the major health and socioeconomic problems worldwide. A number of behavioral interventions have been suggested for preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes mellitus, including increased physical activity, diet modification, and cessation of smoking (Hu, 2011). In addition, there is growing evidence that psychological stress and negative mood states are bidirectional associated with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, central obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Subsequently, mind-body interventions have been suggested to aid in regulating stress psychophysiology. In this light, yoga has been suggested as a complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of T2DM. Yoga has been demonstrated to reduce stress and induce relaxation, which could aid in controlling symptoms of T2DM. Previous study on the effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) program on body composition and insulin resistance (IR) in T2DM reported reduction in IR, Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat, visceral fat, triglycerides and hyperglycemia; and increases lean body mass within two weeks. The present study is designed to assess the effect of Integrated Yoga Therapy (IYT) on body compositions in patients with T2DM. Conclusion: The present study suggests that 10 days IYT reduces Wt, Fat, BMI, BA, SubWB and SkeTrunk in patients with T2DM. Thus the IYT has a great promise for the management for T2DM. Additional well-designed studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.Item Immediate Effect of Trataka on Performance in Stroop Color Word Test(S-VYASA, 2014-07-13) Singh, Prashanth KumarAncient Indian yoga text, Haoha Yoga Pradepika describes six cleansing techniques, which purifies and prepares our body, for the practice of yoga postures, breath regulation and meditation. Yogic visual concentration (traoaka) is one of those. A previous study showed increase in critical flicker fusion (CFF) following yogic visual concentration (traoaka). Hence, present study was planned to assess the immediate effect of yogic visual concentration on cognitive performance. Performance on Stroop color-word test was assessed in thirty healthy male volunteers with ages ranging from 18 to 31 years (group mean age ± S.D., 22.57 ± 3.65) before and after (traoaka) and control session on two separate days. There was a significant improvement in the performance in Stroop color- word test after traoaka compared to control session (RM ANOVA with Bonferroni adjustment P<0.001). Performance on Stroop color-word test was better after traoakacompared to control session suggesting increased selective attention, cognitive flexibility and response inhibition following traoaka.