A 30-day Pragya Yoga program—combining postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation, and self-reflection—improved psychological well-being in young adults aged 18–25. Male participants showed an increase from 25.6 to 28.6 on the PGI General Well-Being Measure, with a large effect size (d=1.398); females improved from 25.4 to 27.2, with a moderate-large effect (d=0.768). Standard deviations declined in both genders, indicating greater emotional stability. The control group showed insignificant change, suggesting the benefits were specific to the yoga practice. Pragya Yoga appears to enhance emotional regulation, self-image, and well-being in this population.
Emotional intelligence—self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills—can be enhanced by ancient meditation practices. One such practice, Amrit Varsha Dhyan, introduced by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, uses guided visualization of absorbing divine nectar to cleanse emotions, reduce stress, and cultivate positive thoughts. The paper argues that this technique may improve self-awareness, emotional resilience, empathy, and social skills, contributing to holistic well-being. Empirical studies cited indicate it reduces anxiety, fosters emotional stability, and improves mental clarity. The paper explores Amrit Varsha Dhyan as a structured meditation for cultivating emotional intelligence and promoting mental health.
A three-month program of Cyclic Meditation—a technique combining breath awareness, internal sensation awareness, yoga postures, and relaxation—significantly reduced respiratory rates and improved efficiency levels in ministerial employees. In a controlled trial with 104 participants (52 experimental, 52 control), the experimental group showed statistically significant changes in respiratory rate and efficiency after 35-minute sessions over three months. The findings suggest that this meditation practice can balance respiratory function and enhance work efficiency.