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Yoga Mimamsa

ISSN 0044-0507

11 papers in the library · publishing 2016-2024

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Effect of walking meditation on perceived stress and mental well-being in oncology health-care professionals: A randomized controlled trial

Yoga Mimamsa July 1, 2024 Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Suchitra Ajay Mehta, Santoshi Raju Wadhwani

ABSTRACT Introduction: Occupational stress and burnout affect the psychological well-being of oncology health-care professionals (OHCPs). This study evaluated the effects of 6 weeks of movement-based walking meditation (WM) intervention on perceived stress (PS) and mental well-being (MWB) in OHCPs working at a tertiary care super specialty oncology hospital in central India. Materials and...

Effect of pranayama and mindfulness meditation on emotional distress and fatigue in adult hematological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Yoga Mimamsa April 3, 2024 Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Suchitra Ajay Mehta, Nishad Gajanan Dhakate et al.

Introduction: Hematological cancer patients often experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue during chemotherapy. Addressing these issues can improve the quality of life and long-term well-being. This study evaluated the effects of pranayama and mindfulness meditation intervention on emotional distress and fatigue in hematological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods:...

DOI: 10.4103/ym.ym_41_23 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Pranayama Emotion thermometer Emotional distress Fatigue assessment scale +2

A scientific exploration of stress management techniques in Patanjali Yog Sutra

Yoga Mimamsa April 3, 2024 Vipin Rathore

Stress has become a prevalent concern in modern society, necessitating effective strategies for management and alleviation. This article explores stress management techniques derived from the Yog Sutra of Patanjali, an ancient text offering insight into the human experience and practical guidance for attaining balance and inner peace. The study employs a literature review from PubMed, Science...

DOI: 10.4103/ym.ym_66_23 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Mental health Patanjali yog sutra Stress management Well-being +1

Effect of yogic practices in the management of fibromyalgia: A review

Yoga Mimamsa April 3, 2024 Purnima Singh, Sobika Rao

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep irregularities, and tenderness of joints and muscles due to dysregulation of neurophysiological functions. It is more common in women compared to men. Till now, there is no specific treatment available for FM. The review aimed to review the literature on the effect of yogic practices on FM. The search was done in...

A global research trend in AUM meditation: A bibliometric analysis of past five decades

Yoga Mimamsa January 12, 2023 Medha Bhatt, Akshay Vashisht, Rupam Verma et al.

The scientific community has long been interested in mantras and meditation. However, very little study has been done on specific mantras such as AUM. The major goal of this bibliometric study is to aid AUM meditation research by finding all connected publications and subject coverage, as well as uncovering historical trends, active research domains, prominent journals, authors, organizations,...

Development, validation, and feasibility testing of a yoga module for substance use disorder

Yoga Mimamsa 2023 Atmika Ramsahaye, B. Bharathi, K. Sasidharan et al.

Introduction: Research evidence and theoretical models point to the need to implement yoga and mindfulness interventions as they impact different physiological and psychological functioning associated with addiction and relapse. To ensure the safe application of yoga, a standardized yoga module that can be practiced across any drug type of substance addiction is required. This study focuses on...

Effect of mobile-based online meditation module and yoga intervention on depression, anxiety, and stress in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic

Yoga Mimamsa 2023 Varun Malhotra, Ananyan Sampath, Danish Javed et al.

Introduction: The aging process and the pandemic have significantly affected the elderly population, resulting in a wide range of physiological and psychological changes. These changes have created a significant burden for the nation as the elderly is often overlooked. In response to this, the Government of India and AIIMS Bhopal developed a yoga-meditation-based intervention to help improve...

Integrated effect of yoga and mindfulness meditation on pain, functional disability, and spinal flexibility in computer users with chronic low back pain: A prospective randomized active control trial

Yoga Mimamsa 2022 Chametcha Singphow, Satya Prakash Purohit, Padmini Tekur et al.

Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is two and a half times more prevalent in the working population than in nonworking population. The 1-year prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in working population ranges from 23% to 38%. However, the 1-year prevalence in computer professionals was found to be 31%–54%. Studies have demonstrated the vast mental and physiological health advantages...

Advaita Vedanta answer to the hard problem of consciousness: A philosophical review

Yoga Mimamsa January 8, 2021 Ravi Kumar Reddy Juturi

For thousands of years, human beings have been exploring the fundamental nature of the world and the self. In this process, modern science and Vedanta philosophy do not differ in conceiving the physical body as a material and mind also as a material. But now and then, the question is asked that so-called matter is not sentient, it cannot be aware or conscious, and how does matter suddenly...

Relevance of pineal gland: Science versus religion

Yoga Mimamsa April 10, 2020 Pratap Sanchetee, Suresh C Sanchetee

The pineal gland is a small but critical hormonal gland in our body. It is considered as a regulating or master gland that regulates the cycles within our bodies. Its purpose and function are still largely a mystery to science, and research on it is yielding very interesting discoveries, especially on its connection to spirituality and higher states of consciousness. Descriptions of the human...

DOI: 10.4103/ym.ym_13_18 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Circadian rhythm Diencephalon Melatonin Third eye

Psychophysiological analysis of Kriya Yoga as per Patanjala Yoga Sutra

Yoga Mimamsa 2016 Sarita Vivek Bapat

Background: Kriya Yoga that includes Tapas,vadhyaya, and Ishwara pranidhana as given by Patanjala Yoga Sutra finds its mention twice in the text as Kriya Yoga and as Niyama. The double occurrence has significance. Aim: The aim of this work is to carry out an analysis of what Kriya Yoga is, what is the purpose of repeating three components of Kriya Yoga, i.e., Tapas,vadhyaya, and Ishwara...