The participants were not on any kind of prescribed medications either for hypertension or any other physical or psychological ailment. Twenty five borderline hypertensive female patients (30-50yrs)registered in the outpatient clinic of a private women’s university were selected for the study. Reduces anxiety and depression from mild, moderate to severe.Ī pilot study investigated the anti-depressant efficacy of Sudarshan Kriya and accompanying breathing practices (SK&P) in 15 dysthymic and 15 melancholic (major) depression patients whose sole treatment was SK&P, and showed a significant improvement (Janakiramah, et al.,2000) Post-traumatic stress disorder (Descilo, T., et al.,2009)on Sunami survivors on Hurricane Katrina survivors (Garberg & Brown, 2005) Cognitive emotion regulation - sustained modulation of electrical brain potentials (Gootjes, L., Franken, I.H.A., and Van Strien, J.W. SKY & brain functioning…EEG analysis shows better information processing. This study suggests that SK may exert its effects on various physiological systems through changes in gene regulation. Research indicates that Sudarshan Kriya has significant effects and outcomes on several physical and psychological disorders: Reduces levels of stress by reducing the stress hormone ‘cortisol’ Boosts immune system Increases anti-oxidant protection: Enzymatic activities and gene expression of specific antioxidant systems have been reported to be increased in SK practitioners…lifespan of the lymphocytes were increased which correlated with an increase in the expression of anti-cell death genes and prosurvival genes. Sudarshan: Su stands for “proper” and darshan means “vision” Kriya: a yogic practice meant to purify the body Sri Sri Ravi Shankar : Art of living This unique breathing technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving you calm yet energized, focused yet relaxed”. “Sudarshan Kriya incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonize the body, mind and emotions. Emphasis on the Inhalation is called Puraka Pranayama, whereas, Rechaka Pranayama refers to a form of Pranayama in which the Exhalation is lengthened while the Inhalation remains free. Pranayam: The ancient science of breath meaning both “control of energy” and “experience of energy” (Sovik, 2000) “Tasmin Sati Svasa prasvasayorgativicchedah Pranayamah”-Regulation of breath or the control of Prana is the stoppage of inhalation and exhalation, which follows after securing that steadiness of posture or seat, Asana…Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Chapter II-49 The object of Pranayama practice is to emphasize the Inhalation, the Exhalation, or retention of the breath. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” that means to yoke, join or unite Practiced for centuries, it entails amalgamation of all aspects of the individual – body, mind and soul – to achieve a happy, balanced and healthy life Currently yoga is being studied as a science-practical, methodical, and systematic The Art of Yoga Breathing: Pranayama Numerous psychological researches report significantly higher scores on measures of : Neuroticism Anxiety Depression General psychological distress/ stress,etc Sample -Procedure -Data Analysis Results Discussion & Conclusion Limitations and Scope November 17-18, 2012 “When the Breath wanders, the mind is unsteady, but when the Breath is still, so is the mind still." - Hatha Yoga PradipikaĮvaluating the effects of SKY&P- a breathing and meditation intervention, on levels of BP, oxygen in blood, PF, and Positive Affect and Negative Affect among individuals with borderline essential hypertension Project period: 2011-2012 Principal Investigator: Tabassum Rashid Ph D Co- Investigator: Afaf Moustafa MD Effect of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Pranayam (SKY&P) on Borderline Essential Hypertension: A Pilot Studyĭr Tabassum Rashid & Dr Afaf Moustafa Effat University Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ICHM 2012
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