Effect of integrated approach of yoga therapy on emotional regulation and mindfulness on chronic diseases

Abstract

Background Cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes—caused 29 million deaths worldwide and lead to increase mortality and morbidity, schooling of the children get affected because of raised economic burden propagating the spiral of ill health and poverty especially in the growing Indian population . Yoga therapy being non-invasive, cost effective and safe intervention among complementary and alternative medicine .Earlier studies reported the potential role of Yoga therapy in the treatment of enhancing positive emotions and improving mindfulness. Aims- The purpose of the present study was to assess the role of IAYT in emotional regulation and mindfulness in chronic diseases. Methodology- 80 participants with an age range from 21-78 yrs from aroghyadhama .Prashanthi Kutiram who were suffering from chronic diseases were enrolled in the study. All the participants were given a combination of IAYT practices like asanas, pranayama, relaxation practices, and meditation classes and devotional sessions for a period of one week .Emotional regulation and mindfulness Questionnaire was administered to the participants before and after the intervention was given. RESULTS – Here the Post value of mindfulness has been increased by 2.8% and the mean value of post emotional regulation is 5.99%. The data was normally distributed and we have conducted paired sample t test to see the within group result. The p Value was highly significance in both the variables, mindfulness and emotional regulation. Conclusion- Thus in this study it has been concluded that through one week of integrated yoga practice it has been effective in making the emotions positive and improving their mindfulness.