International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
July 7, 2026
Yogesh Sadashiv Prabhudesai, Sushama Suresh Kale
In the modern quest for holistic well-being, there remains a significant gap in the comprehensive understanding of the synergistic relationship between Yoga and Music. Most existing literature and contemporary practices treat these disciplines in strict isolation, overlooking their philosophical underpinnings and shared methodologies as interconnected paths to mental tranquility and spiritual...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
July 2, 2026
Aditi Kelkar, Sushama Kale
Modern cognitive landscapes are structurally defined by hyper-stimulation and unprecedented attentional fragmentation, rendering the human psyche perpetually vulnerable to chronic cognitive distraction. This white paper establishes an integrative psychological paradigm by synthesizing classical Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Specifically, Maharshi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the existential...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
June 16, 2026
Priti Singh, Rahul Jain, Medha Kulkarni
Health encompasses multiple dimensions, including physical, mental, social, spiritual, and emotional aspects, extending beyond the mere absence of disease. The term “Yoga” originates from the concept of union, connection, or completeness. It serves as a pathway to reconnect with our inner selves, particularly when our lives are consumed by external demands. Yoga facilitates the alignment of our...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
June 1, 2026
Sushama Suresh Kale
The contemporary world is increasingly characterized by cognitive overload, emotional instability, attentional fragmentation, stress-related disorders, and declining psychological resilience. These concerns have encouraged interdisciplinary exploration of contemplative traditions capable of supporting cognitive regulation and mental well being. Among the classical Indian systems, Pātañjali’s...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
November 5, 2025
Kanchan Kumari, Avichal Verma
This literature review presents an overview of Kriya Yoga and its significance in traditional and modern contexts. The content for this review has been extracted from the Puranas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Tantric texts, Vedanta literature, and classical Kriya Yoga writings, as well as a total of 14 books and one relevant PubMed-indexed article identified using various keywords. Kriya Yoga is...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
May 14, 2025
M. Mamta, P. Kumari
Pain is a complex experience involving perception, emotion, and cognition. Traditional therapies frequently overlook the interrelated mind-body processes necessary for efficient pain control. With an emphasis on neuroplasticity, stress response, autonomic control, and pain perception, this descriptive study explores the integrative effects of yoga on pain mechanisms and the mind-body link. This...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
March 31, 2025
Selvaraj Giridharan, Bhuvana Pandiyan
Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a crucial role in neuroplasticity and cognition. Meditation and mind-body exercises such as yoga may increase BDNF levels, offering a non-pharmacological strategy to enhance brain health. Methods: This narrative review synthesizes evidence from published studies, primarily randomized controlled trials, sourced from PubMed, Scopus,...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
January 31, 2024
Ramala Sarma
Introduction: Research on yoga meditation has shown the effectiveness of meditation in alleviating stress and anxiety. However, its efficacy on Generation Z (Gen Z) pupils, who mostly experience mental stress, remains unknown in many cases. As at the deep root of their stress lies their inability to look at things as they are, meditative practice, and non-judgmental awareness, are useful for...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
2023
Shambhu Dayal
In India, rates of anxiety are quite high in the general population with women, young adults and the elderly particularly vulnerable. In recent years, Holistic approaches are gaining increasing popularity in the management of psychiatric disorders. Yoga is among the oldest sciences with a holistic approach and hence, has been studied extensively in psychiatry. This increase in popularity is...
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
2023
P. Yadav
Background -People's lifestyles have become very mechanical in the modern day. Everyone is in a rat race to meet their goals, which causes stress. The repercussions of this stress on a person's physical and mental health are further. The healthy development of emotional attitudes and personality that coexist peacefully with the entire society or community is what is meant by mental health....