Effect Of Kundalini Meditation On Some Physiological Variables Indicating Relaxed State & Parasympathetic Dominance
Rishabh Dangi
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) December 1, 2013 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4490701 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 2 |
| Population | Two expert meditators of Sahaj Yoga Kundalini meditation |
| Intervention | Sahaj Yoga Kundalini meditation |
| Measures | heart rate, respiratory rate, galvanic skin response (GSR), electroencephalography (EEG) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | During meditation, heart rate and respiratory rate decreased and galvanic skin response increased, which the authors interpret as parasympathetic dominance; EEG findings are described as indicating a relaxed state. The authors conclude that regular meditation practice may lead to rapid stress reduction and control over the autonomic nervous system. |
Abstract
Meditation is now recognized as a different physiological state scientifically as relaxed & calm mind with parasympathetic dominance.This study is performed on two expert meditators of sahaj yoga kundalini meditation. Objectives of this study is to find out whether regular meditation practice could lead to rapid “stress reduction” & control over autonomic nervous system.
Method: Various physiological variables like heart rate, respiratory rate , galvanic skin response are measured before, during & after meditation & electroencephalography is performed during meditation. The following physiological parameters were assessed respiratory rate , heart rate & GSR by physio-pac instrument &elecroencephalography by neuropage plus before, during & after meditation.
Result: Heart rate , respiratory rate are reduced during meditation session & GSR is increased suggesting parasympathetic dominance .EEG findings suggest relaxed state.
Conclusion: This study shows a relaxed & calm state of mind during meditation with parasympathetic dominance.
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