Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
April 8, 2026
Janki Vekariya, Jhanvi P. Sarvaiya, Arpan Bhatt et al.
Chanting the Aumkara Mantra, an ancient yogic practice, reduces stress, improves sleep quality, and enhances quality of life in older adults. A systematic review of 23 studies, including four clinical trials focused on geriatric mental health, found that the practice lowers stress levels as measured by the Geriatric Anxiety Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and PSQI scale, and also reduces psychological distress. The practice is described as a non-invasive and cost-effective spiritual intervention for promoting mental well-being in this population.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
January 16, 2026
Shalini Thakur, Thakur Shalini
The doctrine of Shadchakra (six chakras) is a core concept in yoga, tantra, and Ayurvedic philosophy, describing subtle energy centers along the spinal pathway that influence human physiology, psychology, and spiritual evolution. The six principal chakras—Mūlādhāra, Svādhisthāna, Maņipūra, Anāhata, Viśuddha, and Ājñā—are connected to specific organs, emotions, and higher faculties. Proper alignment and activation of these chakras is believed to foster balance, vitality, emotional stability, and self-realization, while disharmony may contribute to illness or psychological disturbances. Therapeutic approaches include yoga postures, breathing practices, meditation, mantra recitation, dietary regulation, and Ayurvedic treatments to harmonize chakra function and restore energy flow, offering an integrated perspective on health linking body, mind, and consciousness.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
June 2, 2025
K. Ranjith Singh, K Archana, K V Swathi et al.
Om chanting, a core practice in yoga and meditation, may improve memory, attention, and executive function in healthy individuals. Evidence suggests it modulates brain activity, enhances neural connectivity, and boosts psychological well-being. Proposed mechanisms include regulation of the autonomic nervous system, increased cerebral blood flow, and modulation of neurochemicals. The review points to potential therapeutic uses for cognitive health and identifies areas for further study.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
July 23, 2024
Divya Sharma, B R Sharma
Meditation, an ancient practice now widely used for stress management and health improvement, is supported by research showing beneficial changes in brain and body. This review synthesizes current research on meditation's impact on physical and mental well-being. It examines effects on heart rate, blood pressure, metabolic rate, cortical activity, and skin resistance, as well as mental health outcomes such as relaxation, systematic desensitization, retrieval of repressed memories, perception, memory, stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. The article also highlights conceptual issues needing attention in future research.