F. SVYASA Dissertations

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    SHORT TERM EFFECT OF CYCLIC MEDITATION IN REDUCING STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION IN ORPHANAGE CHILDREN
    (S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Muppidi Ravali; Deepsika Srivastava
    BACKGROUND An orphan is a child under 18 years of age who has lost one or both parents to any cause of death. Orphans are classified into three categories: paternal orphans (children who have lost their fathers), maternal orphans (children who have lost their mothers), and double orphans (children who have lost both parents). according to statistics by UNICEF, there were 140 million orphans globally by the year 2015.(Unicef Report - Understanding Orphans, n.d.) The loss of one or both parents, coupled with the absence of a caregiver, often places these children in institutional care environments. This significant change can cause immense stress and negatively affect their psychological well-being. Studies have observed that orphans and other vulnerable children living in institutional homes or orphanages are more prone to psychological, behavioural, and emotional problems compared to children raised in a family environment, as they are deprived of familial love, care, and support(Kaur et al., 2018) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study was aimed at observing whether the practice of cyclic meditation can bring significant change in stress, anxiety, and depression scores in orphan children who are under institutional care. evaluate the short-term effects of Cyclic Meditation (CM) on managing stress, anxiety, and depression among orphans. equip orphans with CM as a tool to manage stress and prevent psychological disorders in the future METHODS An orphanage located in Hyderabad, Telangana region was selected for the study, in which 34 children between the age group of 8 to 16 all-female children who were willing to participate in the study were recruited and intervention of cyclic meditation practice was given for 35 minutes every day for 5 days a week for 2 weeks and data was collected before and after the intervention period using DASS-21 questionnaire. vi RESULTS Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression scores with p < 0.001, along with a significant increase in the duration of Bhramari time post intervention. CONCLUSION From the findings of the study we can infer that regular practice of cyclic meditation can have significant positive impact in reducing stress, depression and anxiety and increased Bhramari time, and can serve as an effective, low-cost, and non-invasive method to enhance psychological well-being in vulnerable populations like orphans, and the study highlights the potential of yoga based interventions to be integrated into child care programs. KEY WORDS Orphans, Cyclic meditation, Stress, anxiety, Depression
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    EFFECT OF CYCLIC MEDITATION ON STRESS LEVELS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION IN HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS
    (S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Tanisha Gupta; Rajesh Nair
    BACKGROUND In the current educational landscape, higher secondary students often grapple with immense academic pressures, peer expectations, and future uncertainties. These stressors have led to an alarming rise in psychological concerns such as stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents, often compromising their academic performance and overall well-being. Addressing these issues through holistic and accessible practices has become increasingly necessary. One such intervention is Cyclic Meditation (CM), a structured yogic technique that blends physical postures with deep relaxation to regulate mental and emotional health. Though previous research has demonstrated CM’s benefits in adult populations, its application and effectiveness among school-going adolescents remain underexplored. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aims to assess the effect of cyclic meditation on the stress, anxiety, and depression of higher secondary students. METHODS Participants and design A total of 62 school Students from VPS High School in Lonavala, Maharashtra, aged 15-18 years. This study will follow a single-group pre-post design. Assessments: Stress: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Anxiety: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21(DASS-21 Depression: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21(DASS-21 Sleep Quality: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) vi Intervention: Intervention (Cyclic Meditation practice) will be of the duration of 40 minutes and 5 days/week, for one month. CM consists of various steps like IRT (1Min), Centering, Ardhakati chakrasana, QRT (3Min), Vajrasana, Shashankasana, Ustrasana, DRT (14 Min) Results: Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in three of the four targeted domains: Perceived stress levels decreased substantially (p < .001, Cohen’s d = 1.60), Depression scores showed a significant reduction (p < .001, d = 1.01), Anxiety levels dropped significantly (p < .001, d = 1.00), Sleep quality improved markedly (p < .001, d = 0.74). However, the DASS-21 stress subscale did not show statistically significant improvement (p = 0.108), possibly due to the instrument's sensitivity or the intervention duration. Conclusions: The findings suggest that Cyclic Meditation is an effective intervention for reducing perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, while simultaneously enhancing sleep quality among higher secondary students. Given its accessibility and holistic nature, CM can be feasibly integrated into school wellness programs. Future studies with control groups, longer follow-up periods, and diverse populations are recommended to further validate and expand upon these promising outcomes. Keywords: Cyclic Meditation, Yoga, School students, Stress, Sleep quality, Anxiety, Depression
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    EFFECT OF INTERGRATED APPROACH OF YOGA THERAPY ON DEPRESSION USING ELECTRO PHOTONIC IMAGING
    (SVYASA, 2018-03-14) MANOJ KUMAR MUKHARJEE; Judu llavarasu; Guru Deo
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    Psychometric proferties of hindi version of self compassion scale in Indian population
    (S-VYASA, 2019-06) Raj, Rachna; S. K., Rajesh
    Background Self-compassion imply being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism. Objectives To measure the internal consistency of Hindi translated Version Self Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003) among adulthood. Further, to evaluate the divergent and convergent validity of Hindi version Self Compassion Scale. Methods Participants were 370adults (194 females and 176 males). Participants age ranged from 18 to 35 years with a mean of 24.58 age of years (SD=4.03). Participants were recruited from three different colleges at Khagaria district, Bihar, India. Participants were given self report questionnaire including demographic details, Hindi version of SCS, Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and short Warwick-Edinburg Mantle Well-being Scale (SWEMWBS). Data Analysis Computation of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was done across the samples. For the construct validity, Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated between Hindi version of SCS and other constructs. Results Cronbach’s α for the 26 item Hindi version Self Compassion Scale is 0.67 and ranged between 0.62 and 0.71 for the 6 subscales. Cronbach’s alphas for the SCS subscales were .51 for self-kindness, .47 for common humanity, .50 for mindfulness, .31 for self-judgment, .17 for isolation and .62 for over-identification. SCS was found to be positively related with Mindfulness and Well being scale and negatively related with SDHS. Conclusion: In summary, the current study the Hindi version of the Self-Compassion Scale has satisfactory validity. Further, research should again check its psychometric properties for Hindi version of SCS among Indian population. Key-words: self compassion, mindfulness, wellbeing, depression, reliability, validity
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    Effect of yoga based lifestyle intervention on anxiety and depression in young adults - A questionnaires Based Study
    (S-Vyasa, 2017-01-16) Mahato, Dilip Kumar
    BACKGROUND: Anxiety is commonly experience by every individual at some point or the other in life. It is one of the most prevalent mental health problems faced by young adults due to interpersonal or intrapersonal relationship and social challenges. Coleman has defined as“Anxiety is an internalized fear aroused by an impulse to commit mistakes”. In other words, anxiety is a feeling that can be normal reaction to stress. AIM: Aim of the study is evaluate the effect of two weeks yoga based lifestyle intervention on anxiety and depression with overall general health in young adults. METHOD: Total fifty two participants (36 male) ranging ages between 25 – 45 years (group average age ± Mean ± SD; 34.96 ± 9.76) (Mean ± SD; Male;34 ± 8.22) (Mean ± SD; female: 37.125, ±12.49) participated in the current study. All participants were recruited from the Arogyadhama (health home) of SVYASA University, Bengaluru based on mental health screening done by a qualified psychiatrist. Participants were residing in the at yoga centre. Demographic details of the participant of the study are given below the data were analyzed using SPSS (Version 20.00). Data was found normally distributed by Shapiro-Wilk test. Paired sample t test was used to see pre post changes. Result: There was significant reduction in Anxiety and depression scores as measured by using HADS tools depression (p= > 0.00, - 32%) and anxiety (p= > 0.001, -23 %) after two weeks of yoga practices. And there was another significant reduction in Anxiety and depression among the subjects on using GHQ (p= >0.01, -1.97%). Conclusion: The conclusion of this particular study was Yoga based life style intervention may have beneficial effects on psychological illness and improves mental functions. The yoga intervention reported the beneficial effects on overall health outcomes following 13 days yoga in young adults.
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    Efficacy of IAYT on Depression, Anxiety and QOL in Hypertensive Patients
    (S-VYASA, 2016-01-12) Jayanth, B.M.
    Hypertension is a most important public health challenge and leading cause of morbidity and mortality both in developing and developed countries.
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    Effect of yoga on sleep quality, depression and psychological distress among women geriatric population: a pilot study
    (S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Lucas, Arockia S.
    Background Poor sleep quality, depression and psychological distress are considered as the most frequently seen problems in elderly. Yoga being non-invasive, cost effective and safe intervention among complementary and alternative medicine. Earlier studies reported the potential role of yoga in management of psychological problems like depression, distress and in enhancing the quality of sleep.z Aims: The purpose of the present study was to assess the role of yoga in sleep quality, depression, and psychological distress in elderly women. Methodology: 25 women with an age range between 60 to 85 from Sharanya Trust an old age home, Madurai were enrolled in this study. All the participate underwent yoga practice consist of asana (Yogic postures), pranayama (yogic breathing practices) and relaxation techniques, one and half housr daily for six days a week for one month. Patient health Questionnaire (PHQ 9), General Health Quessionaire GHQ 12 and Pitberger’s sleep quality index were administered before and after the intervention. Results: There was significant reduction in depression (p> 0.001), psychological distress (p> 0.001) and there was significant improvement in sleep quality index (p> 0.001) at the end one of one moth of yoga practice Conclusions: 4 weeks of intense yoga practice in women geriatric living in oldage home, lead to significant reduction in distress, depression, and improvement in Sleep quality
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