Cureus
September 6, 2023
Naveen Gowrapura Halappa, Kamlesh Jha, U Vijayabanu et al.
2 citations
BACKGROUND: Athletes are vulnerable to musculoskeletal injuries and psychiatric conditions. Previous studies have reported the benefits of yoga on cognitive functions among healthy children, adults, and the elderly. This pilot study aimed to test the neurocognitive functions among athletes with/without yoga intervention. METHODS: A non-randomized, two-armed parallel-group, single-blind...
Journal of Neurophysiology
September 1, 2023
Ludovic Molle, Alexandre Coste, Charles-Etienne Benoit et al.
The emergence of consciousness is one of biology's biggest mysteries. During the past two decades, a major effort has been made to identify the neural correlates of consciousness, but in comparison, little is known about the physiological mechanisms underlying first-person subjective experience. Attention is considered the gateway of information to consciousness. Recent work suggests that the...
PeerJ
August 24, 2023
Alisha Vabba, Giuseppina Porciello, Maria Serena Panasiti et al.
8 citations
The conscious processing of body signals influences higher-order psychological and cognitive functions, including self-awareness. Dysfunctions in the processing of these signals has been connected to neurological and psychiatric disorders characterized by altered states of self-consciousness. Studies indicate that perceiving the body through interoceptive signals ( e.g. , from internal organs...
Veda Jyotih Jurnal Agama dan Sains
August 20, 2023
Widya Sena, I Nyoman Kiriana
The Ganapati Tattwa text is one of the local wisdom texts in Old Javanese. This scripture is a reflection of true knowledge. The Ganapati Tattwa script is a derivative of knowledge from the Vedas, and its content is comprehensive because it does not only contain the concept of Hindu theo-cosmology but also a way to connect with oneself and achieve the realization of God consciousness. The...
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
August 5, 2023
Ashwini Sham Tikhe Akhilesh
2 citations
The profound impact of Indian knowledge, culture, philosophy, and spirituality on a global scale cannot be overstated.The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), enshrined in texts like Vedas and Upanishads, serves as a treasure trove of wisdom that demands preservation, documentation, and dissemination. Even in our contemporary world, science -based practices and insights from IKS remain remarkably...
July 26, 2023
Wazir C Vasudeva
Yoga is a psycho-somatic-spiritual discipline for achieving union and harmony between our mind, body, and soul and the ultimate union of our individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. There are certain elements of meditation which should be achieved before sitting for meditation and are described. Transcendental meditation (TM) is one of the techniques of meditation, which...
July 24, 2023
Wazir C Vasudeva
2 citations
This chapter highlights about yogic breathing as Highest Protection to Life. Yoga breathing improves health and speeds up recovery. There are a few significant yogic breathing exercises [pranayama] discussed together with their advantages and disadvantages. Yogic breathing aids in blood purification, sinus and nasal passageway clearing, increased blood flow, nervous system toning, and...
Black Sea Journal of Health Science
July 1, 2023
Nadiye Barış Eren
Health, which is a state of complete physical, social and spiritual well-being, is under the influence of various stressors. Stress occurs due to the negative effects on the organism physically and mentally. Stress is encountered in every field in our daily life and affects our health negatively. Nurses working in the healthcare field, which is one of the stressful environments, experience...
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
June 28, 2023
Anshu Chundawat, S. Panda
At the present time several Yogic practices, meditation, Pranayama, and Mantra, etc. are playing important role in treating physiological and psychological problems. The ancient Indian Yoga text, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, describes six cleansing techniques. The objective of cleansing techniques is to purify and prepare the body for the practice of yoga postures, and meditation. Trataka (Yogic...
June 2, 2023
Dhirendra Paudel
1 citation
preprint
Background: Mental illnesses have become a significant global health concern, with individuals often seeking self-help treatments before seeking professional assistance. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including yoga, has gained popularity as a holistic approach to address mental health concerns. However, there is a lack of practical guidance on how to incorporate yoga principles...