Intuition is a complex integrative cognitive process involving distributed neural networks and rapid experiential processing. Contemporary dual-process models conceptualize intuition as fast, automatic cognition corresponding to System 1, contrasted with slower analytical reasoning. Traditional yogic literature also describes an intuitive dimension of cognition that may be refined through...
Adolescência e SaúdeSeptember 6, 2026Praphulla Shantilal Naik, Bahubali Jinnappa Geddugol, Narayan Ghorpade et al.
Introduction: Adolescence involves substantial biological, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that may increase parenting demands and parental stress. Mindfulness-based interventions may promote emotional regulation, adaptive coping, and healthier responses to parenting challenges. Objective: To assess the effect of a structured mindfulness intervention on emotional stability and...
University students frequently encounter high levels of academic stress due to demanding coursework, performance expectations, and transitional life challenges. Excessive stress not only undermines mental well-being but also negatively impacts learning efficiency, concentration, and academic achievement. In recent years, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained attention as effective,...
Workplace stress has emerged as a significant occupational health concern, particularly among corporate women who experience dual pressures of professional responsibilities and personal roles. In metropolitan regions such as Delhi NCR, long working hours, sedentary lifestyles, performance expectations, and work–life imbalance contribute substantially to psychological stress and reduced...
Adolescência e SaúdeAugust 1, 2026Lakhimi Gogoi, Nirmali Gogoi, Dr.Dhanjita Deka et al.
Adolescent mental health refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of individuals between 10 and 19 years of age. This developmental stage is characterized by rapid physical growth, identity formation, emotional changes, and social pressures, making mental health especially vulnerable. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescent mental health is critically...
Background: Declining academic performance among adolescents has emerged as a significant educational concern, associated with excessive internet use, poor attention regulation, and inadequate self-discipline. Nine-Centered Meditation, rooted in the Simplified kundalini Yoga tradition, offers a holistic intervention targeting cognitive enhancement and behavioral modification. This study...
Adolescência e SaúdeJuly 16, 2026Priyanshu Mishra, Surybhan Singh, Vikash Bajpai et al.
This chapter explores Ayurveda's comprehensive approach to mind-body medicine, examining how this ancient Indian healing system integrates mental, emotional, and physical dimensions of health. The chapter discusses the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas) as fundamental qualities shaping mental constitution and psychological well-being, followed by Ayurveda's psychosomatic framework...
Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, and inattention is one of its most impairing features. Concern about the adverse effects of stimulant medication has increased interest in non-pharmacological options such as yoga. Yoga Nidra, a guided relaxation practice, has rarely been compared with physical yoga...
Adolescência e SaúdeJune 10, 2026S Nagarajan, K Subbulakshmi, S Vidhya Shankari et al.
Few randomized studies have isolated the incremental contribution of Dheergha Swasam (deep diaphragmatic breathing), a fundamental yoga technique thought to promote the psychological benefits of asana-based practice in student groups. In this three-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial, female postgraduate students in Chennai, India, were asked if a 12-week yoga practice program that...