RESEARCH UPDATES IN YOGIC PRACTICES AND TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICES
M. Sahu, VL Gautam
International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences December 1, 2023 DOI: 10.31032/ijbpas/2023/12.12.7611 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Yoga asanas Bhastrika Bhramari) Transcendental Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that the reviewed literature indicates considerable health benefits from yoga and Transcendental Meditation, including improved cognition and respiration, reduced cardiovascular risks, and improvements in body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes, and joint disorders. |
Abstract
Yoga is an ancient Indian way of life, which includes changes in mental attitude, diet, and the practice of specific techniques such as yoga asanas (body postures), breathing practices (Pranayamas-Anulomaviloma, Bhastrikaand Bhramari), and meditation to attain the highest level of consciousness.Since a decade, there has been a surge in the research on yoga, but few reviews regarding yogic practices and Transcendental meditation (TM) in health and disease.The Transcendental Meditation technique or TM is a form of silent mantra meditation, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.The meditation practice involves the use of a mantra and is practiced for 15-20 minutes twice per day while sitting with one's eyes closed.Keeping this in view, the relevant article were considerable health benefits, includes improving cognition, respiration, reduced cardiovascular risks, BMI (body mass index, blood pressure and diabetes.Yoga also improves and ameliorated joint disorders.