An easy and time-effective meditative approach for relaxation and rejuvenation of the body and mind
Anurag Jayswal, Kabita Devi, Ajanta Deka, Siddhartha Sankar Satapathy, Deepeshwar Singh, Bhabesh Deka, Ramesh Chandra Deka, Suvendra Kumar Ray
Research Square August 16, 2023 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3254610/v1 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA five-minute technique coordinating breathing with thumb movement on finger divisions, performed with eyes closed, calmed participants and induced sleep in a group of 28 people in a classroom setting. EEG results from one participant showed increased low-frequency delta waves and decreased higher-frequency waves during the practice, with the strongest effect in the prefrontal lobe. The technique appears effective for quick rejuvenation and relaxation, and may help those with restlessness and anxiety.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 28 |
| Population | Participants in a natural classroom setting |
| Duration | Five minutes |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Duration music Relaxation psychology Electroencephalography |
| Key finding | The coordination technique increased delta waves and decreased higher-frequency brain waves, with maximum effect in the prefrontal lobe, indicating effectiveness for quick relaxation. |
Abstract
Abstract In this study, we are implementing an easy technique of coordination between breathing and thumb movement on finger divisions, which is performed with closed eyes for a short duration of five minutes. This technique has been practiced by a small group of 28 participants in a natural classroom setting and its immediate impact on calming down and inducing sleep was observed distinctly (p < 0.05). The electroencephalogram (EEG) results distinctly demonstrated a change in brain waves by the technique practiced by a single participant. The low-frequency delta wave increased, and all other higher-frequency waves decreased during meditation. The maximum effect was observed in the prefrontal lobe, which is the center for decision-making, creativity, and reasoning. This indicated that the proposed technique is effective to rejuvenate a person within a short duration. Owing to its easy as well as time-effective approach, the method can be followed by people who need to relax within time constraints. The method might be used in the future for the prognosis of people suffering from restlessness and anxiety.