EFFECT OF CYCLIC RAJYOGA MEDITATION AND BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHITTODWEGA (POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS-ORDER): A CASE STUDY
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal January 19, 2026 Kushwaha Madan Mohan Singh, Gehani Leena
A 48-year-old woman with severe psychological disturbances after her son's traumatic death showed remarkable reductions in stress, agitation, fear, intrusive thoughts, and sleep disturbances after a 15-day supervised yogic intervention combining cyclic Raj yoga meditation, Bhramari Pranayama, deep abdominal breathing, and Om chanting. Assessments using the Perceived Stress Scale, PTSD Checklist–Civilian Version, and Ayurvedic symptom scoring of Chittodvega parameters documented these improvements. The case suggests that yogic mind–body practices may help regulate autonomic responses, reduce trauma-associated symptoms, stabilize Prana Vata, and promote emotional resilience in conditions resembling PTSD.