EFFECT OF CYCLIC RAJYOGA MEDITATION AND BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHITTODWEGA (POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS-ORDER): A CASE STUDY
Kushwaha Madan Mohan Singh, Gehani Leena
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal January 19, 2026 DOI: 10.46607/iamj4114012026 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | 48-year-old woman with psychological disturbances following the traumatic death of her son |
| Interventions | cyclic Raj yoga meditation Bhramari Pranayama deep abdominal breathing Om chanting |
| Duration | 15-day supervised intervention |
| Topics | Breathwork Meditation PTSD |
| Key findings | A 15-day yogic intervention reduced stress, agitation, fear, intrusive thoughts, and sleep disturbances in a woman with trauma-related symptoms resembling PTSD. |
Abstract
Chittodvega, described in Ayurvedic literature as a Vata-dominant Manasika Vyadhi, closely resembles Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to its shared features of mental agitation, fear, intrusive thoughts, irritabil-ity, and insomnia. This case study evaluates the therapeutic effect of cyclic Raj yoga meditation, Bhramari Pra-nayama, deep abdominal breathing, and Om chanting on a 48-year-old woman who developed severe psycholog-ical disturbances following the traumatic death of her son. A 15-day supervised yogic intervention was administered. Assessment was carried out using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the PTSD Checklist–Civilian Version (PCL-C), and Ayurvedic symptom scoring of Chit-todvega parameters (Bhaya, Udvega, Chinta, Anidra, Kshobha). Post-intervention findings showed a remarkable reduction in stress levels, agitation, fear, intrusive thoughts, and sleep disturbances. The study highlights the potential role of yogic mind–body practices in regulating autonomic responses, reducing trauma-associated symptoms, stabilising Prana Vata, and promoting emotional resilience.