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International Journal of Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine

ISSN 3107-7412

3 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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IMPACT OF YOGASANA AND BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA ON SLEEP QUALITY AMONG EPILEPSY PATIENTS

International Journal of Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine June 30, 2026 Vinay Kumar, Divyansh Jain, Sonu Singh

Background: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder frequently associated with sleep disturbances, which can worsen seizure activity and reduce overall quality of life. Non-pharmacological approaches such as Yogasana and Bhramari Pranayama have gained attention for their potential to improve sleep through relaxation, autonomic regulation, and mental stability. Objective: The present study...

DHARANA AND THE FORMATION OF OBJECT RELATIONS: A KLEINIAN READING OF YOGIC CONCENTRATION

International Journal of Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine December 10, 2025 Vivek Maheshwari

This study examines Patanjali's concept of धारणा (Dharana) (concentration) through the lens of Melanie Klein's object relations theory, exploring how yogic concentration practices parallel and potentially facilitate the developmental processes Klein identified in early psychological formation. By analyzing the structural similarities between Dharana's progressive internalization of external...

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF YOGIC INTERVENTIONS AND DIET IN ADULTS AGED 45 AND ABOVE

International Journal of Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine December 10, 2025 Sonu Singh, Shivam Tripathi

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a gradually worsening neurodegenerative condition that affects memory, thinking abilities, and the capacity to perform everyday tasks. While conventional treatments offer limited benefits, holistic interventions such as yoga and a yogic diet may provide complementary benefits by enhancing neuroplasticity, reducing oxidative stress, and improving overall...