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The effect of Om meditation on sleep quality in menopausal women - A randamised controlled trail
(S-VYASA, 2026-05-06) Polireddy Bhavigna; Navya
Background: Menopause is frequently associated with sleep disturbances and a range of somatic
and psychological symptoms, significantly affecting quality of life. Pharmacological treatments
provide relief but carry risks, highlighting the need for safe, nonpharmacological alternatives.
Om meditation, rooted in yogic tradition, is known to activate the parasympathetic system and
promote relaxation, potentially improving sleep quality.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Om meditation on sleep quality and menopausal symptoms
in women aged 40–55 years.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 62 menopausal women
experiencing sleep disturbances. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n
= 30) practicing Om meditation daily for 30 minutes over three months, or a control group (n =
32) practicing supine rest for the same duration. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh
Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and menopausal symptoms were measured using the Menopause
Rating Scale (MRS). Pre and postintervention scores were compared using paired and
independent ttests, with ANCOVA applied for betweengroup analysis.
Results: The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in both PSQI (mean
reduction from 7.9 to 4.1, p < 0.001) and MRS (mean reduction from 13.5 to 8.2, p < 0.001),
with large effect sizes (Cohen’s d ≈ 0.80–0.88). The control group showed modest improvements
(PSQI from 7.7 to 6.9; MRS from 13.0 to 12.1), which were not clinically significant.
Betweengroup analysis confirmed superior outcomes in the intervention group (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: Om meditation is a safe, accessible, and culturally relevant intervention that
significantly improves sleep quality and reduces menopausal symptoms. Its dual impact on physiological and psychological domains highlights its potential as a supportive therapy in
menopausal health management and community programs.
Keywords: Om meditation, menopause, sleep quality, nonpharmacological intervention,
randomized controlled trial.
Development, validation and feasibility of yoga module for weight gain
(S-VYASA, 2026-05-06) Medhini L. N.; Pavitra V. Patil; Chaudhari, Sharad Shivajirao
BACKGROUND: Weight management is commonly associated with achieving a societal
idea body shape and size, often emphasizing weight loss. However, being underweight have
consequences. Gaining weight may result from building muscle, retaining fluids or increased
fat accumulation. Deviating from a healthy weight range, whether too low or high, can
negatively impact immunity, fertility and overall physical and mental wellbeing. Though
weight gain is frequently viewed in the context of obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle, it is also
crucial for individual recovering from illness, those who are underweight or those aiming to
build muscle mass.
AIM: The study aims at Development, Validation and feasibility of yoga module for weight
gain.
METHODS: The yoga module foe weight gain was developed following a comprehensive
review of classical yoga text and relevant scientific literature. Thirty-two experienced yoga
experts who met the inclusion criteria were selected to validate the content of the module.
Total of 60 practices were included each practice was evaluated and rated as (i) not essential,
(ii) useful but not essential, and (iii) essential. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) was
calculated using Lawshe’s formula.
RESULTS: Data analysis showed that out of the 42 practices included in the yoga module,
29 demonstrated significant content validity (cut-off value: 0.42, based on Lawshe’s CVR
formula).
CONCLUSION: The developed yoga module for weight gain demonstrated good content
validity. However, further studies are required to assess its feasibility and effectiveness.
KEYWORDS: Yoga, Underweight, Module, Development, Validation, BMR, Weight gain.
IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF SLEEP SPECIAL TECHNIQUE ON THE AUTONOMIC FUNCTIONS OF PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION- A PILOT STUDY
(S-VYASA, 2026) Shreneet Pathey; Aditya Jangam; Moodalagiri Shanakra; Moulya K Appanna
Background:
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition. It is
characterized by persistently elevated arterial blood pressure. Various guidelines define the
diagnostic criteria, and a blood pressure reading above 140/90 mmHg persistently is the diagnostic
threshold. This is one of the leading causes of premature medications, deaths or disabilities.
Hypertension is currently an epidemic, affecting approximately 1.3 billion adults. If left untreated,
it can progress to end-organ damage. The standard medications help in the symptomatic
management, leading to a reduction in blood pressure, but do not help in removing the root cause
of the condition and thus ignore the autonomic imbalance. The Sleep Special Technique is an
advanced relaxation technique which helps in relaxing the mind and body, and thus helps the
person reduce the sympathetic load and fix the autonomic balance. The immediate effects of SST
on the autonomic functions of hypertensive patients are still unknown.
Aim:
This study aimed to find the changes of autonomic functions in hypertensive patients immediately
after practicing the Sleep Special Technique, thus establishing the efficacy of the SST.
Methods & Materials:
The sample size of the study is 30 participants who were diagnosed with hypertension, on stable
anti-hypertensives and within the 30-60 years of age.
Design:
It was a pre-post pilot interventional study with a single-group design.
Assessments:
The assessments were Heart Rate Variability (HRV) parameters (RMSSD, LF, HF, LF/HF ratio),
Heart rate and Blood Pressure.
Intervention:
Intervention was SST. A simple 30-minute protocol that included brisk walking, nadi-shuddhi
pranayama, A-kara chanting, awareness, reverse DRT and OM-kara chanting.
Results:
A single session of the sleep special technique immediately caused a significant reduction in
systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p < 0.001 for both) and augmented mean R-R interval values
(p = 0.028). Minimal significant changes were found in other heart rate variability indices
(RMSSD, SD1, SD2, LF, HF, LF/HF ratio, or mean heart rate). This suggests a favourable acute
impact on cardiovascular regulation, though systemic autonomic alterations were limited.
Conclusion:
Single-session Sleep Special Technique (SST) significantly reduces blood pressure and improves
RR intervals in hypertensive patients, suggesting acute cardiovascular benefits. However, lack of
change in other HRV indices implies that sustained autonomic modulation likely requires longer-
term practice, positioning SST as a promising adjunctive non-pharmacological therapy.
Key words:
Hypertension; Sleep Special Technique; Heart Rate Variability; Autonomic Function; Yoga
Intervention; Blood Pressure Regulation
HEART RATE VARIABILITY DYNAMICS BEFORE AND AFTER LAGHU SHANKHAPRAKSHALANA IN HEALTHY ADULTS: A REPEATED-MEASURES STUDY
(S-VYASA, 2026) Varshini Sushma; Dhanushree M. S.; Sharad Shivajirao Chaudhari; Anusuya U. S.
BACKGROUND
Laghu Shankhaprakshalana (LSP) is a traditional yogic cleansing technique aimed at
purifying the gastrointestinal tract and promoting systemic balance. Although yogic practices
are known to influence autonomic function, limited scientific evidence exists regarding the
immediate effects of LSP on cardiac autonomic regulation. Heart Rate variability (HRV) is a
well-established, non-invasive marker that reflects autonomic nervous system dynamics and
overall physiological adaptability.
AIM:
To explore the effect of Laghu Shankhaprakshalana on heart Rate Variability (HRV) in
healthy individuals.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To measure the immediate changes in HRV following the practice of LSP.
2. To investigate the impact of LSP on HRV and evaluate the persistence of Autonomic
alterations over time.
3. To evaluate the effect of Laghu ShankhaPrakshalana on Heart rate, Blood pressure, SpO2
and Respiratory rate.
METHODS:
This study adopts a single-group repeated measures design involving healthy adults aged
18-25 years. Participants will be recruited based on defined inclusion and exclusion
criteria (n=44). Baseline measurements of HRV, Heartrate, Blood pressure, SpO2 and
Respiratory rate will be recorded under resting conditions. The intervention consists of an
intake of warm saline water followed by a sequence of specific yogic postures performed
in cycles early in the morning on an empty stomach. Outcome measures will be recorded
before the intervention, immediately after and at 30 minutes of post-intervention. HRV
analysis will include time-domain and frequency-domain parameters.
INFORMED CONSENT:
Written informed consent was taken from the subjects before starting the intervention.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS :
By Principal Investigators.
DATA CONFIDENTIALITY:
Confidentiality of the data will be ensured by coding the subjects and not revealing the names.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION:
All the subjects were informed about the current research, and informed consent was obtained
from each subjects.
RESULTS:
The analysis demonstrated observable changes in heart rate variability (HRV) parameters
across baseline, immediate post-intervention, and 30 minutes post-intervention. Descriptive
statistics indicated trends toward modulation of autonomic activity following Laghu Shankha
Prakshalana. However, inferential analysis (Friedman test) did not show statistically
significant differences across time points for most parameters, likely due to high inter-
individual variability.
CONCLUSION:
Laghu Shankha Prakshalana may influence autonomic regulation by inducing short-term
changes in HRV, suggesting a potential modulatory effect on the autonomic nervous system.
However, the lack of statistical significance indicates that these effects are variable and not
consistent across individuals. Further controlled studies with extended follow-up are required
to establish definitive outcomes.
KEYWORDS:
LSP, Heart Rate variability, Autonomic Nervous System, Yoga, Shatkriya
EFFECT OF ANAMS (YOGIC MEDITATION PRACTICE) ON EMOTIONS IN WOMEN (EARLY ADULTHOOD - SELF HELP GROUP (SHG) – A PRE-POST CONTROLLED STUDY
(S-VYASA, 2025) LOVELY KUMARI; G. PADAMSRI
Aim
To study the effect of ANAMS (Ananda Amruta Sinchana), a yogic meditation practice, on emotions (Positive and Negative Emotions), Pulse rate, Breath rate, and Bhramari time in early adulthood of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) women.
Background
Many women in rural India face emotional stress due to household and social responsibilities. ANAMS is a method developed by S-VYASA University to awaken the Anandamaya Kosha (the blissful layer of self). It helps improve emotional well-being by increasing a sense of inner happiness and reducing negative feelings. While yoga and meditation have been studied a lot, the effects of ANAMS on the emotions and body of women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) have not been studied yet. This study tries to understand and prove the benefits of ANAMS based on both traditional knowledge and real-life experiences.
Methods
A total of 36 women between the ages of 21 and 40 were selected from two women SHGs in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Further, they were divided into two groups (18 each) for experimental and controlled group. The experimental group practiced ANAMS for 30 minutes daily over 30 days. The controlled group received no intervention. Emotional changes were checked using the PANAS scale, which looks at both positive and negative feelings. Physical changes were measured by tracking Breath Rate, Pulse Rate, and Bhramari Time. Data was analyzed using Jamovi software.
Results
The women who practiced ANAMS showed a significant increase in positive emotions and a decrease in negative emotions after 30 days of ANAMS practice. Positive emotions increased significantly in the experimental group by 24.2%, while negative emotions dropped by over 40%. There were also notable improvements in physical health. The pulse rate of the women in the experimental group went down by 8.4%. The breath rate also dropped significantly by 24.7% in the experimental group. Bhramari time improved by 31.0% (p < 0.001) in the experimental group. The control group did not show any major changes. This shows better breath control and calmness.
Conclusion
Practicing ANAMS daily for 30 days helped improve emotional health and reduced stress in early adult SHG women. The study suggests that ANAMS is a simple and effective yogic tool for emotional well-being and calming the body’s physiological in rural women.
Keywords: ANAMS, Yogic Meditation, Emotions, Self-Help Group (SHG), Rural women.