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 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 qualityItem Relationship between yoga related constructs and psychological well-being among IT & ITES professionals(S Vyasa, 2015-01-12) Putchavayala, Krishna ChaitanyaContext: The Indian IT/ITES industry has made a significant contribution to the country’s economic growth. In the emergence of new era of technology, the pattern of working style has influenced the psychological profile of the individuals. Aims: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship between yoga related constructs and psychological wellbeing among Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services professionals.. Settings and Design: The cross sectional design study consist of sample 160 (Male=102 and Female=58) recruited from different software firms in Bengaluru, India. Their age ranged from 19 to 56 years with a mean age of 30.92 years (SD= 6.72). Methods and Material: The Assessment packets includes questionnaire such as demographic details, Spiritual Beliefs and Values Scale, Perceived stress scale (PSS), Mindfulness, and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-5) Results: The data analysis has shown that mindfulness was significant and negatively correlated with stress (r = -0.20) and with distress (r = -0.30) respectively and positively correlated with spiritual values and belief (r = 0.17). Spiritual belief is significant and negatively correlated with stress (r = -0.23) and negatively correlated with distress (r = -0.52). Conclusions: These results suggest that higher levels of mindfulness and spiritual beliefs are associated with lower level of stress and distress in IT/ITES professionals.Item Relationship between Yogic Personality (Guna) and Psychological Well-Being(S-VYASA, 2014-07-13) Singh, RahulCONTEXT: According the scripture, Gueas are the fundamental ways by which a man's thought and deeds are guided. Study of Gueas plays a very important role in yoga research. AIMS: Examine the relationship between “yogic personality (Gueas) and psychological wellbeing” SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This is a cross sectional study comprised of 284 samples (74 females and 210 males). Participants’ age ranged between 18 to 65 years with a mean age of 25.23 years (SD±8.77). The subjects were from Alwar District Rajasthan India. Who were the students of graduation and post graduation studies at Siddhi Vinak College, Government Higher Secondary School and local participants. METHODS AND MATERIAL: Participants were given questionnaire packets including demographic details, Vedic Personality Inventory, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, General Health Questionnaire and Positive affect and Negative affect Scale RESULTS: Cronbach’s α for the H-VPI indicate adequate internal consistency ranging from .69 to .91. Mindfulness was correlated positively (r=.36) with Sattava and negatively with Rajas (r=-.19 and Tamas(r=-.36). Psychological distress was correlated negatively with Sattava(r=-.45) and positively with Rajas (r=.33) and Tamas (r=.37). Positive affect was correlated positively with Sattava(r=.19) and negatively with Rajas(r=-.10) and Tamas(r=-.19). Negative affect was correlated negatively with Sattava (r=-.38), and positively with Rajas(r=.22), and Tamas(r=.36). CONCLUSIONS: In summary, the current study found that the Vedic Personality Inventory (Hindi version) has adequate reliability and good Construct validity. This questionnaire will be very useful in assessing yogic personality (Gueas) for especially Hindi people.Item Part I: Correlation Zen and Yogic Meditation Part II: Effect of Yoga on Somatic Indicators of Distress in Healthy Volunteers(Swami Vivekananda Yoga University (SVYASA), 2008) Masanobu, ShiraneIn the spiritual view of life, the purpose of our existence is to realize our spiritual nature, to realize God. Various scriptures stress the importance of meditation for spiritual realization.