The document summarizes a one-day CME event on sleep, consciousness and meditation to be held on November 27, 2014 in Pondicherry, India. The event is being organized by the Department of Physiology and Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. It will include lectures, a poster session and a meditation practice session conducted by experts in yoga. Participants are invited to register and submit abstracts for poster presentations by specified deadlines.
Report on the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
A report on the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological correlates” held 27 Nov 2014 at Pondicherry, India. It was organised by the Department of Physiology & Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER) MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUDUCHERRY)
This document summarizes a research article on BK-Rajayoga meditation. It begins with an introduction discussing the potential of meditation to help with incurable diseases and non-communicable diseases. It then describes the BK-Rajayoga meditation technique, which involves daily meditation, maintaining a positive mindset, and connecting with the Supreme Soul. The meditation is presented as evidence-based and suitable for busy individuals. Methods used in a study of this meditation's health benefits are outlined, including components of the daily practice and definitions of key terms. Experiential and scientific evidence are cited to validate the meditation's reported effects.
Sukhsohale Neelam D , Phatak Mrunal S , Sukhsohale Sachin D , Agrawal Sanjay B
International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health, Vol.4 No.12 (2012) Pages 2000-12
The document summarizes research on the effects of yoga on the nervous system and brain. It provides abstracts from several studies that show yoga thickens the cerebral cortex and increases neuroplasticity. Yoga also trains the stress response circuitry by activating the logical brain during poses and inducing relaxation by bending forwards. Regular yoga practice boosts neurotransmitters like GABA, serotonin, and dopamine that promote relaxation and well-being. Holding poses trains the prefrontal cortex to control the stress response, helping one better manage stress. Overall, the research presented found yoga has positive impacts on the brain, central nervous system, and immune function.
Report on the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
A report on the CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological correlates” held 27 Nov 2014 at Pondicherry, India. It was organised by the Department of Physiology & Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER) MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUDUCHERRY)
This document summarizes a research article on BK-Rajayoga meditation. It begins with an introduction discussing the potential of meditation to help with incurable diseases and non-communicable diseases. It then describes the BK-Rajayoga meditation technique, which involves daily meditation, maintaining a positive mindset, and connecting with the Supreme Soul. The meditation is presented as evidence-based and suitable for busy individuals. Methods used in a study of this meditation's health benefits are outlined, including components of the daily practice and definitions of key terms. Experiential and scientific evidence are cited to validate the meditation's reported effects.
Sukhsohale Neelam D , Phatak Mrunal S , Sukhsohale Sachin D , Agrawal Sanjay B
International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health, Vol.4 No.12 (2012) Pages 2000-12
The document summarizes research on the effects of yoga on the nervous system and brain. It provides abstracts from several studies that show yoga thickens the cerebral cortex and increases neuroplasticity. Yoga also trains the stress response circuitry by activating the logical brain during poses and inducing relaxation by bending forwards. Regular yoga practice boosts neurotransmitters like GABA, serotonin, and dopamine that promote relaxation and well-being. Holding poses trains the prefrontal cortex to control the stress response, helping one better manage stress. Overall, the research presented found yoga has positive impacts on the brain, central nervous system, and immune function.
Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not merely a ‘state’ to be reached and maintained. Yoga helps the individual to establish “sukha sthanam”, which may be defined as a dynamic sense of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, the visionary founder of Ananda Ashram at the ICYER, Pondicherry (www.icyer.com) and one of the foremost authorities on Yoga in the past century exclaimed lucidly, “Yoga chikitsa is virtually as old as yoga itself, indeed, the return of mind that feels separated from the Universe in which it exists represents the first yoga therapy. Yoga chikitsa could be termed as man’s first attempt at unitive understanding of mind-emotions-physical distress and is the oldest wholistic concept and therapy in the world.” To achieve this yogic integration at all levels of our being, it is essential that we take into consideration the all encompassing multi dimensional aspects of yoga that include the following: a healthy life-nourishing diet, a healthy and natural environment, a wholistic lifestyle, adequate bodywork through asana, mudra-bandha and kriya, invigorating breath work through pranayama and the cultivation of a healthy thought process through jnana yoga and raja yoga. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA has taken this idea into account in defining Yoga therapy as follows : “Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of yoga.” This has been further elabourated by the IAYT in its “Recommended Educational Standards for the Training of Yoga Therapists”, published on 1 July, 2012. This is one of the best documents on standards in yoga therapy and is a path breaking effort covering comprehensively all aspects of yoga as a holistic therapy. The need of the hour is for a symbiotic relationship between yoga and modern science. To satisfy this need, living, human bridges combining the best of both worlds need to be cultivated. It is important that more dedicated scientists take up yoga and that more yogis study science, so that we can build a bridge between these two great evolutionary aspects of our civilization. The process as well as the goal of yoga is all about becoming "one" with an integrated state of being.
6 2009-positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequentElsa von Licy
The document describes a study that investigated the effects of cyclic meditation (CM), which combines yoga postures and supine rest, on subsequent sleep quality and architecture, compared to a session of only supine rest (SR). 30 male yoga practitioners underwent polysomnography on nights following a day of either CM or SR. Results showed that nights after CM had significantly higher percentages of slow-wave sleep and lower percentages of REM sleep and number of awakenings than nights after SR. Participants also reported feeling more refreshed and less impacted by the laboratory environment after nights following CM. The study concludes that practicing CM twice daily can improve the objective and subjective quality of sleep on the following night.
This document provides information about course offerings and qualifications available through the NK Institute for the study of Neuroenergetic Kinesiology. The NK Institute offers certificates and diplomas in kinesiology both in Australia and internationally. Course topics covered include principles of kinesiology, balancing the five elements, sound and light healing, brain formatting, physiology formatting, and more advanced topics like hormone holograms, I Ching holograms, and neural pathways. Neuroenergetic Kinesiology was developed by Hugo Tobar and uses muscle monitoring and correction techniques to remove imbalances in the physical, energetic, psychological, and physiological structures of the body. Practitioners of Neuroenergetic Kinesiology can perform various kinesiology tests and balances
ABSTRACT: “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,” said Rudyard Kipling. This dichotomy however seems to have been overcome in recent times, as many eastern healing traditions have slowly and steadily percolated the health care system worldwide. This is especially true of mind–body therapies that focus on the health promotive intrinsic connections that exist between the human brain, mind, body, and individual behaviour. This includes techniques of meditation (mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and others), qi gong, tai chi, and yoga.
This article appeared in the Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41.
Most research has been seen the growing interest in the neurobiological correlates of meditation. They omitted the philosophical aspects of meditation on human being and its wider implications on human. Hence the following issues like definition, study design, and its outcomes need to be study. In meditation research the effects of meditation practice need to examine and also how meditation works is need to study and examine. Some meditation techniques reduce pain, but how meditation affects the brain’s response to pain is not been studied. The brain structural differences between a well-matched sample of long-term meditators and controls using whole-brain cortical thickness also need to analysze. This paper describes the issues related to meditation and their effects on the study of meditation with some explanation of methods in meditation research.
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui developed Superbrain Yoga as a simple technique to energize and activate the brain. It takes less than 10 minutes per day and has benefits such as increased brain power, intelligence, creativity, memory, and emotional stability. The technique stimulates different areas of the brain and balances brain wave activity. Regular practice of Superbrain Yoga has been shown to improve academic and behavioral performance in students.
1. The document discusses the relationship between neuroscience and meditation. It notes that meditation can help transform the brain and mind by changing neural pathways through focused attention on positive thoughts and experiences.
2. Various effects of meditation on the brain are proposed, including increased activity in the left frontal lobe and levels of serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine. These biochemical changes are associated with reduced stress and anxiety as well as increased calmness and well-being.
3. The document acknowledges some caveats, such as the risk of oversimplification and the need for clinical support in cases of underlying health conditions. Overall, it argues that traditional meditation practices can help alleviate suffering by cultivating wholesome mental states known to
Yoga as a mode of therapy has become extremely popular, and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Healthy life can be considered as a by-product of practicing yogic techniques since it has been observed that yoga practitioners are physically and mentally healthier and have better coping skills to stressors than the normal population. This review paper details some of the health promoting benefits of yoga as well as discusses the important cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions in which it may have preventive, supportive, curative and rehabilitative potential. Role of yoga in stress, mental health, cancer, pregnancy and childhood are also detailed. Mechanisms for such beneficial physiological, biochemical and psychological effects are discussed. Psycho-neuro-endocrine changes including correction of GABAergic activity, and parasympathetic activation coupled with decreased reactivity of sympathoadrenal system and HPA axis are highlighted. Changes in the various evaluated parameters for different conditions are detailed and discussed with ample references. Though most studies and reviews suggest a number of areas where yoga may be beneficial, more research is required for virtually every one of them to establish their benefits conclusively. This is true in the process of introducing any new therapy into the modern health care system and is not surprising when we consider that the proper studies on yoga as a therapeutic modality are not older than a few decades. It is important to develop objective measures of various mind-body therapies and their techniques while including them in intervention trials. An overview is given of the lacunae present in the reviewed studies and suggestions given for improvements in future studies. In conclusion, we can say that yoga has preventive, promotive as well as curative potential and that a yogic lifestyle confers many advantages to the practitioner. Since lifestyle related diseases are alarmingly on the rise in our modern society, yogic lifestyle that is cost effective and relatively safe, should be given a special place in preventing and managing these diseases.
The Connection between Meditation and Creativity (Main paper)Olatundun Makinde
This document discusses the neurophysiological mechanisms that reveal the connection between meditation and creativity. Several studies have found increases in grey matter concentration and cortical thickness in brain regions involved in attention, sensory processing, and introspection in experienced meditators. Brain imaging studies show regular meditators require less brain activation to perform attention-based tasks compared to non-meditators. EEG studies demonstrate meditation shifts brain activity towards an optimal state associated with improved cognitive flexibility, working memory, and executive function. Together, these findings suggest meditation can enhance brain efficiency and structure in ways that may increase creativity.
Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Studentsijtsrd
This document summarizes research on the effectiveness of yoga for improving mental health in students. It discusses how yoga can benefit mental health through practices like asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Several studies reviewed found that yoga reduced stress, anxiety, and depression and improved emotional regulation, happiness, and mental well-being among students. However, the document notes more research is still needed to fully understand the benefits. In conclusion, the research suggests yoga promotes overall wellness by improving physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and that its practices have potential for maintaining and cultivating health and happiness.
1. Complete meditation involves connecting with others, the personal Godhead, and achieving inner harmony rather than withdrawal.
2. The Bhagavad Gita states that those who worship the personal form of God with faith are considered most perfect in meditation.
3. Complete meditation transcends thought and mental activity to connect with the soul and absolute reality beyond the mind and senses.
Harvard study unveils what meditation literally does to the brainkirti betai
An eight-week study from Harvard researchers found that meditating for 30 minutes per day literally rebuilds grey matter in the brain. MRI scans showed increased grey matter density in the hippocampus and structures related to self-awareness after the study. Practicing meditation can play an active role in changing the brain and increasing well-being.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
It is well established that stress weakens our immune system. Scientific research in recent times has showed that the physiological, psychological and biochemical effects of Yoga are of an anti-stress nature. Mechanisms postulated included the restoration of autonomic balance as well as an improvement in restorative, regenerative and rehabilitative capacities of the individual. A healthy inner sense of well being produced by a life of Yoga percolates down through the different levels of our existence from the higher to the lower producing health and wellbeing of a holistic nature.
This lecture provides an overview of the scientific study of meditation and discusses recent neuroscience research findings. It begins with a brief history of meditation research starting in the 1970s. Recent studies have found changes in brain structure and function related to meditation practices like mindfulness and compassion meditation. An ongoing large clinical trial called CALM is exploring the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation training on inflammatory responses to stress. Brain imaging will be used to study longitudinal changes in brain structure, function and response to emotional stimuli from meditation practices. The goal is to better understand the physiological mechanisms through which meditation impacts mental and physical health.
Yoga and Meditation as a non pharmacological strategy for general populationdinesh ari
Yoga and meditation offer safe and effective non-pharmacological strategies for improving mental health. Various types of yoga like Hatha, Iyengar and meditation techniques like mindfulness, pranayama and transcendental meditation have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and improve mood. Studies have found yoga and meditation increase relaxation through changes in brain wave activity and beneficial effects on hormones like reducing cortisol and increasing serotonin. Yoga and meditation provide low-cost options that are accessible for managing mental health, especially important in developing countries and for low-income populations.
In modern times when the terms Yoga and Yoga therapy have become synonymous, this paper is but a small attempt to put into perspective what Yoga therapy can offer us as an integrative system of wholistic well being.
This document reviews neuroelectric and imaging studies of meditation.
1) Electroencephalographic (EEG) measures indicate an overall slowing after meditation, with theta and alpha brain wave activation related to practice proficiency.
2) Sensory evoked potential and cognitive event-related potential assessments of meditation show some amplitude and latency changes for certain brain wave components and practices.
3) Neuroimaging studies indicate increased regional cerebral blood flow during meditation in areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Meditation states and traits eeg erpand neuroimaging studies cahn polish2006Domenico Guastella
This document reviews neuroelectric and imaging studies of meditation. EEG measures indicate overall brain slowing and increased theta and alpha activation related to meditation proficiency. Sensory evoked potentials show amplitude and latency changes for some components and practices. Cognitive ERPs imply meditation changes attentional allocation. Neuroimaging studies show increased regional cerebral blood flow in areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex during meditation. Together these findings suggest meditation reflects changes in specific brain regions, but effects are still variable and need more research.
Dr. Martha Tara Lee presented on concepts from Tantra and Orgasmic Yoga. She discussed how practices like mindful touch, deep breathing, and eye gazing can strengthen neural connections in the brain and stimulate the vagus nerve. Orgasmic Yoga focuses on generating orgasmic sensations through awareness of the body rather than achievement of orgasm. It aims to fill one's body with positive energy and relieve stress. Mindfulness has grown exponentially in popularity due to its benefits, though its limitations should also be considered.
Yoga understands health and well-being as a dynamic continuum of human nature and not merely a ‘state’ to be reached and maintained. Yoga helps the individual to establish “sukha sthanam”, which may be defined as a dynamic sense of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj, the visionary founder of Ananda Ashram at the ICYER, Pondicherry (www.icyer.com) and one of the foremost authorities on Yoga in the past century exclaimed lucidly, “Yoga chikitsa is virtually as old as yoga itself, indeed, the return of mind that feels separated from the Universe in which it exists represents the first yoga therapy. Yoga chikitsa could be termed as man’s first attempt at unitive understanding of mind-emotions-physical distress and is the oldest wholistic concept and therapy in the world.” To achieve this yogic integration at all levels of our being, it is essential that we take into consideration the all encompassing multi dimensional aspects of yoga that include the following: a healthy life-nourishing diet, a healthy and natural environment, a wholistic lifestyle, adequate bodywork through asana, mudra-bandha and kriya, invigorating breath work through pranayama and the cultivation of a healthy thought process through jnana yoga and raja yoga. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA has taken this idea into account in defining Yoga therapy as follows : “Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of yoga.” This has been further elabourated by the IAYT in its “Recommended Educational Standards for the Training of Yoga Therapists”, published on 1 July, 2012. This is one of the best documents on standards in yoga therapy and is a path breaking effort covering comprehensively all aspects of yoga as a holistic therapy. The need of the hour is for a symbiotic relationship between yoga and modern science. To satisfy this need, living, human bridges combining the best of both worlds need to be cultivated. It is important that more dedicated scientists take up yoga and that more yogis study science, so that we can build a bridge between these two great evolutionary aspects of our civilization. The process as well as the goal of yoga is all about becoming "one" with an integrated state of being.
6 2009-positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequentElsa von Licy
The document describes a study that investigated the effects of cyclic meditation (CM), which combines yoga postures and supine rest, on subsequent sleep quality and architecture, compared to a session of only supine rest (SR). 30 male yoga practitioners underwent polysomnography on nights following a day of either CM or SR. Results showed that nights after CM had significantly higher percentages of slow-wave sleep and lower percentages of REM sleep and number of awakenings than nights after SR. Participants also reported feeling more refreshed and less impacted by the laboratory environment after nights following CM. The study concludes that practicing CM twice daily can improve the objective and subjective quality of sleep on the following night.
This document provides information about course offerings and qualifications available through the NK Institute for the study of Neuroenergetic Kinesiology. The NK Institute offers certificates and diplomas in kinesiology both in Australia and internationally. Course topics covered include principles of kinesiology, balancing the five elements, sound and light healing, brain formatting, physiology formatting, and more advanced topics like hormone holograms, I Ching holograms, and neural pathways. Neuroenergetic Kinesiology was developed by Hugo Tobar and uses muscle monitoring and correction techniques to remove imbalances in the physical, energetic, psychological, and physiological structures of the body. Practitioners of Neuroenergetic Kinesiology can perform various kinesiology tests and balances
ABSTRACT: “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,” said Rudyard Kipling. This dichotomy however seems to have been overcome in recent times, as many eastern healing traditions have slowly and steadily percolated the health care system worldwide. This is especially true of mind–body therapies that focus on the health promotive intrinsic connections that exist between the human brain, mind, body, and individual behaviour. This includes techniques of meditation (mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and others), qi gong, tai chi, and yoga.
This article appeared in the Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41.
Most research has been seen the growing interest in the neurobiological correlates of meditation. They omitted the philosophical aspects of meditation on human being and its wider implications on human. Hence the following issues like definition, study design, and its outcomes need to be study. In meditation research the effects of meditation practice need to examine and also how meditation works is need to study and examine. Some meditation techniques reduce pain, but how meditation affects the brain’s response to pain is not been studied. The brain structural differences between a well-matched sample of long-term meditators and controls using whole-brain cortical thickness also need to analysze. This paper describes the issues related to meditation and their effects on the study of meditation with some explanation of methods in meditation research.
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui developed Superbrain Yoga as a simple technique to energize and activate the brain. It takes less than 10 minutes per day and has benefits such as increased brain power, intelligence, creativity, memory, and emotional stability. The technique stimulates different areas of the brain and balances brain wave activity. Regular practice of Superbrain Yoga has been shown to improve academic and behavioral performance in students.
1. The document discusses the relationship between neuroscience and meditation. It notes that meditation can help transform the brain and mind by changing neural pathways through focused attention on positive thoughts and experiences.
2. Various effects of meditation on the brain are proposed, including increased activity in the left frontal lobe and levels of serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine. These biochemical changes are associated with reduced stress and anxiety as well as increased calmness and well-being.
3. The document acknowledges some caveats, such as the risk of oversimplification and the need for clinical support in cases of underlying health conditions. Overall, it argues that traditional meditation practices can help alleviate suffering by cultivating wholesome mental states known to
Yoga as a mode of therapy has become extremely popular, and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Healthy life can be considered as a by-product of practicing yogic techniques since it has been observed that yoga practitioners are physically and mentally healthier and have better coping skills to stressors than the normal population. This review paper details some of the health promoting benefits of yoga as well as discusses the important cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions in which it may have preventive, supportive, curative and rehabilitative potential. Role of yoga in stress, mental health, cancer, pregnancy and childhood are also detailed. Mechanisms for such beneficial physiological, biochemical and psychological effects are discussed. Psycho-neuro-endocrine changes including correction of GABAergic activity, and parasympathetic activation coupled with decreased reactivity of sympathoadrenal system and HPA axis are highlighted. Changes in the various evaluated parameters for different conditions are detailed and discussed with ample references. Though most studies and reviews suggest a number of areas where yoga may be beneficial, more research is required for virtually every one of them to establish their benefits conclusively. This is true in the process of introducing any new therapy into the modern health care system and is not surprising when we consider that the proper studies on yoga as a therapeutic modality are not older than a few decades. It is important to develop objective measures of various mind-body therapies and their techniques while including them in intervention trials. An overview is given of the lacunae present in the reviewed studies and suggestions given for improvements in future studies. In conclusion, we can say that yoga has preventive, promotive as well as curative potential and that a yogic lifestyle confers many advantages to the practitioner. Since lifestyle related diseases are alarmingly on the rise in our modern society, yogic lifestyle that is cost effective and relatively safe, should be given a special place in preventing and managing these diseases.
The Connection between Meditation and Creativity (Main paper)Olatundun Makinde
This document discusses the neurophysiological mechanisms that reveal the connection between meditation and creativity. Several studies have found increases in grey matter concentration and cortical thickness in brain regions involved in attention, sensory processing, and introspection in experienced meditators. Brain imaging studies show regular meditators require less brain activation to perform attention-based tasks compared to non-meditators. EEG studies demonstrate meditation shifts brain activity towards an optimal state associated with improved cognitive flexibility, working memory, and executive function. Together, these findings suggest meditation can enhance brain efficiency and structure in ways that may increase creativity.
Effectiveness of Yoga on Mental Health of Studentsijtsrd
This document summarizes research on the effectiveness of yoga for improving mental health in students. It discusses how yoga can benefit mental health through practices like asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Several studies reviewed found that yoga reduced stress, anxiety, and depression and improved emotional regulation, happiness, and mental well-being among students. However, the document notes more research is still needed to fully understand the benefits. In conclusion, the research suggests yoga promotes overall wellness by improving physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and that its practices have potential for maintaining and cultivating health and happiness.
1. Complete meditation involves connecting with others, the personal Godhead, and achieving inner harmony rather than withdrawal.
2. The Bhagavad Gita states that those who worship the personal form of God with faith are considered most perfect in meditation.
3. Complete meditation transcends thought and mental activity to connect with the soul and absolute reality beyond the mind and senses.
Harvard study unveils what meditation literally does to the brainkirti betai
An eight-week study from Harvard researchers found that meditating for 30 minutes per day literally rebuilds grey matter in the brain. MRI scans showed increased grey matter density in the hippocampus and structures related to self-awareness after the study. Practicing meditation can play an active role in changing the brain and increasing well-being.
An invited talk by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for the Annual Scientic Society meet of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry on 16 December 2016
It is well established that stress weakens our immune system. Scientific research in recent times has showed that the physiological, psychological and biochemical effects of Yoga are of an anti-stress nature. Mechanisms postulated included the restoration of autonomic balance as well as an improvement in restorative, regenerative and rehabilitative capacities of the individual. A healthy inner sense of well being produced by a life of Yoga percolates down through the different levels of our existence from the higher to the lower producing health and wellbeing of a holistic nature.
This lecture provides an overview of the scientific study of meditation and discusses recent neuroscience research findings. It begins with a brief history of meditation research starting in the 1970s. Recent studies have found changes in brain structure and function related to meditation practices like mindfulness and compassion meditation. An ongoing large clinical trial called CALM is exploring the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation training on inflammatory responses to stress. Brain imaging will be used to study longitudinal changes in brain structure, function and response to emotional stimuli from meditation practices. The goal is to better understand the physiological mechanisms through which meditation impacts mental and physical health.
Yoga and Meditation as a non pharmacological strategy for general populationdinesh ari
Yoga and meditation offer safe and effective non-pharmacological strategies for improving mental health. Various types of yoga like Hatha, Iyengar and meditation techniques like mindfulness, pranayama and transcendental meditation have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and improve mood. Studies have found yoga and meditation increase relaxation through changes in brain wave activity and beneficial effects on hormones like reducing cortisol and increasing serotonin. Yoga and meditation provide low-cost options that are accessible for managing mental health, especially important in developing countries and for low-income populations.
In modern times when the terms Yoga and Yoga therapy have become synonymous, this paper is but a small attempt to put into perspective what Yoga therapy can offer us as an integrative system of wholistic well being.
This document reviews neuroelectric and imaging studies of meditation.
1) Electroencephalographic (EEG) measures indicate an overall slowing after meditation, with theta and alpha brain wave activation related to practice proficiency.
2) Sensory evoked potential and cognitive event-related potential assessments of meditation show some amplitude and latency changes for certain brain wave components and practices.
3) Neuroimaging studies indicate increased regional cerebral blood flow during meditation in areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Meditation states and traits eeg erpand neuroimaging studies cahn polish2006Domenico Guastella
This document reviews neuroelectric and imaging studies of meditation. EEG measures indicate overall brain slowing and increased theta and alpha activation related to meditation proficiency. Sensory evoked potentials show amplitude and latency changes for some components and practices. Cognitive ERPs imply meditation changes attentional allocation. Neuroimaging studies show increased regional cerebral blood flow in areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex during meditation. Together these findings suggest meditation reflects changes in specific brain regions, but effects are still variable and need more research.
Dr. Martha Tara Lee presented on concepts from Tantra and Orgasmic Yoga. She discussed how practices like mindful touch, deep breathing, and eye gazing can strengthen neural connections in the brain and stimulate the vagus nerve. Orgasmic Yoga focuses on generating orgasmic sensations through awareness of the body rather than achievement of orgasm. It aims to fill one's body with positive energy and relieve stress. Mindfulness has grown exponentially in popularity due to its benefits, though its limitations should also be considered.
Souvenir of the CME on SLEEP, CONSCIOUSNESS & MEDITATION: NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES organized by Department of Physiology and CYTER on 27th November 2014 at MGMCRI, Puducherry.
For more details on CYTER: http://sbvu.ac.in/cyter-center-for-yoga-therapy-education-and-research/
How to confidently communicate the science of chiropracticheidihaavik
This document provides an overview of a workshop on communicating the science of chiropractic given by Dr. Heidi Haavik. The workshop aims to help chiropractors confidently discuss chiropractic mechanisms and research with patients and other healthcare providers. The workshop covers neuroscience concepts like the inner brain reality, sensorimotor integration, neural plasticity, and how problems like subluxations may disrupt these systems. Evidence for how spinal adjustments may improve spinal function and communication within the nervous system is presented. Attendees practice explaining key concepts and mechanisms in simple terms to improve confidence in scientific communication.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan and Dr. Veenavani are founders of Yellow Pond and other organizations focused on psychology and positive behavior. They presented on the neuroscience of mindfulness based on various studies. Mindfulness involves focusing attention on the present moment in an open and non-reactive way. Studies show mindfulness is associated with changes in brain regions involved in emotion regulation, memory, and self-awareness such as reduced amygdala activity and increased prefrontal cortex and hippocampus activity. A meta-analysis found consistent changes in 8 brain regions of experienced meditators.
This document provides an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It explains that CBT is a form of psychotherapy that explores the relationship between one's thoughts, beliefs, interpretations and their resulting emotions and behaviors. Rather than focusing on external factors, CBT posits that changing one's cognitive processes can significantly reduce symptoms and improve functioning. The document notes that CBT is frequently used to treat anxiety disorders and that anxiety is a normal human emotion characterized by feelings of tension and apprehension.
1) Mindfulness promotes using the experiential focus network of the brain, which allows us to experience the present moment through our senses. This network is associated with better emotional regulation and positivity compared to the default narrative network which focuses on memories and thoughts.
2) Neuroplasticity allows the brain to strengthen neural pathways through practices like mindfulness meditation. This strengthens the direct experience network to improve attention, concentration, and emotional regulation.
3) There is a close biofeedback relationship between the brain and body where each influences the other. Mindfulness affects heart rate, breathing, and the immune and aging processes through slowing the body and producing calmness.
The document provides an overview of a workshop on communicating the science of chiropractic given by Dr Heidi Haavik. It includes details of Dr Haavik's background and qualifications, as well as the workshop agenda. The workshop aims to help chiropractors confidently discuss the science behind chiropractic by covering topics like neuroplasticity, sensorimotor integration, and how spinal adjustments may positively influence these systems. Participants practiced explaining treatment mechanisms to patients and received feedback to improve their communication skills.
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The document provides details about talks and events that took place at the 20th International Congress on Science - Information - Spirit in St. Petersburg, Russia and subsequent talks in Mysore, India by Dr. B.K. Chandra Shekhar on psycho-neurobics. Over 20 topics were presented at the congress in Russia, including presentations on yoga and bioenergy. In Mysore, Dr. Shekhar gave a series of talks over three days on psycho-neurobics and empowering the mind. The talks covered techniques for managing stress, developing memory and concentration, and harnessing spiritual energy for healing. An upcoming talk in Mysore by Sri Rishi Ranjan on "Discovering LIF
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Our beloved Ammaji as Editor of Yoga Life always put Lord Vigneshwara, the ‘obstacle to all obstacles’ on the January cover, and we continue the tradition with this colourful image of the Divine Lord. We pray to the benevolent Lord Abhayakaravinayaka to bless us all in the New Year with wellness, happiness, prosperity and success in all our endeavors.
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Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, MD (Alt.Med), C-IAYT, DSc (Yoga)
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A recipient of the prestigious DSc (Yoga) from SVYASA Yoga University in January 2019, he is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 26 books on Yoga as well as published nearly 300 papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and International Journals. His literary works have more than 2650 Citations, with an h-Index of 25 and an i10-Index of 50. In addition, he is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance.
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A recognized PhD guide for Yoga Therapy he was recognized as an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA in 2016. It is notable that he is the first Indian to receive this honour.
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1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
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2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
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8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
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11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
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1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
CME on SLEEP, CONSCIOUSNESS & MEDITATION: NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES
1. Department of Physiology &
Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER)
MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUDUCHERRY)
CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological correlates”
27 Nov 2014
Invitation
It gives me an immense pleasure to invite you to CME on “Sleep, consciousness and
meditation: neurophysiological correlates” being organized by the Department of Physiology
and CYTER, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry on 27 Nov
2014. Apart from invited lectures and poster session, there will be practice session on meditation
conducted by experts in yoga. The topics are on physiology and holistic health science of yoga
and I urge you to motivate your friends and students to register at the earliest.
Posters: Abstracts of original research or reviews (max. 300 words including title, names of
authors, institutions) in the broad field of sleep, consciousness and meditation are welcome for
presentation as a poster and should be e-mailed to yoga@mgmcri.ac.in as a word document by
10 Nov 2014.
Warm regards,
Prof. Madanmohan
Organizing Chairman
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3. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry - 607 402
One Day CME on
SLEEP, CONSCIOUSNESS & MEDITATION:
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES
Organized by Department of Physiology and CYTER
Thursday, 27 November 2014 at MGMC & RI, Pondicherry.
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4. Aims and objectives of CME
1. To update the knowledge of participants in the fields of sleep, consciousness and meditation.
2. To introduce them to the practices leading to meditation.
3. To encourage young participants to present posters on sleep, consciousness and meditation.
5. Department of Physiology & CYTER
MAHATMA GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(SRI BALAJI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY, PUDUCHERRY)
CME on “Sleep, consciousness and meditation: neurophysiological correlates”
Programme
Date: 27 Nov 2014 Venue: Ground Floor Lecture Hall, College Block
8.00 – 9.00 AM Registration
9.00 – 9.30 AM Pretest
9.30 – 10.30 AM Practice session on meditation.
Meena Ramanathan. MSc, PhD. Coordinator- cum - yoga therapist, CYTER
10.30 – 11.00 AM Inaugural function
11.00 – 11.30 AM High tea
11.30 – 12.15 PM Neural correlates of consciousness.
Harsha Halahalli. MD, PhD. Prof. of Physiology, K.S. Hegde Med. Academy
12.15 – 1.00 PM Neurophysiological correlates of sleep and meditation.
Ravindra PN. MD, PhD. Professor of Physiology, Gadag Institute of Medical
Sciences, Gadag, Karnataka.
1.00 – 1.30 PM Lunch
1.30 – 2.30 PM Poster Session
2.30 – 3.00 PM Neurophysiological basis of conscious behavior.
Madanmohan. MD, DSc. Professor & Head, Dept. of Physiology, MGMC & RI
3.00 – 3.30 PM Therapeutic potential of meditation.
Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. MD (AM) Deputy Director, CYTER, MGMC& RI
3.30 – 3.45 PM High Tea
3.45 – 4.15 PM Meditation and immunomodulation.
Ambarish V. MD, PhD. Assoc. Prof. of Physiology, M S Ramaiah Med. College
4.15 – 4.30 PM Post test
4.30 – 5.30 PM Open forum, feed back from participants and valedictory
6. NEURAL CORRELATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Harsha N Halahalli MD PhD
Professor, Department of Physiology
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy
Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka
E-mail: hnharsha@nitte.edu.in.
Abstract
As famously stated by David Chalmers, there is nothing that we know more intimately than
conscious experience, but there is nothing that is harder to explain. In this presentation, we will
begin by identifying some of the features of consciousness that will allow us to attempt a
working definition of consciousness. The highly private and subjective nature of consciousness
poses special problems to its study. Several aspects of consciousness which can be considered as
being related to the functions of consciousness have been easier to study within the neurobiology
framework. However other aspects of consciousness which concern the phenomenological
experience or conscious experience have been harder to address in neurobiological research. The
identification of the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) – the basic brain system(s) whose
activity correlates directly with the states of conscious experience is regarded as a starting point
to investigate the harder problems of the neurobiology of conscious experience. Broadly,
neurobiological research is aimed at identifying the neural correlates of “being” conscious, of the
“background states” of consciousness (such as awake / asleep) and the “contents” of
consciousness. The effects of anesthetics and neurological conditions of coma and persistent
vegetative states have provided insights into the NCC of being conscious. Neurophysiological
techniques have helped in making substantial progress in understanding the NCC of the
background states of consciousness such as sleep and wakefulness. Newer neuroimaging
methods along with neurophysiological approaches are being used to investigate the NCC of the
contents of consciousness. Some of the evidence from such studies for the neural correlates of
consciousness will be presented and discussed.
7. NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF SLEEP AND MEDITATION
PN Ravindra MD, PhD
Professor, Dept of Physiology
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences
Gadag, Karnataka
Abstract
Meditation as well as sleep bring about a positive regulatory effect on body and mind thereby
influencing various physiological functions and behavioral states. Even though, the common
mechanism of inducing sleep and meditation effect is efferent and sensory attenuation, meditation
and sleep are exclusively different phenomenon with commonalites and differences in their
neurophysiological mechanisms. Physiologically, both these states induces a state of
hypometabolism, but it is a natural and spontaneous phenomenon in sleep, whereas during
meditation it is a cognitive skill. Behaviorally, both sleep and meditation appear to be a passive
like state, but physiologically they are highly dynamic. Interactions of neuronal, humoral,
autonomic and cognitive mechanisms at various levels result in these two states, which in turn
regulate these mechanism. Thus, both meditation and sleep are self regulatory phenomenon with
global effects. Even though both bring about a sense of rejuvenation, they are different, yet
mutually influence each other qualitatively. Therefore, by understanding the commonality and
differences between meditation and sleep, and the effect of meditation on sleep aids in better
understanding of sleep function as an autoregulatory, global phenomenon.
8. Annexure V
NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOR
Dr. Madanmohan, MD, DSc
Prof. & Head, Department of Physiology & Director CYTER
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
Abstract
The neuroendocrine mechanisms that regulate behavior of animals operate in humans also.
Several parts of the brain including limbic system and hypothalamus influence our behavior.
Damage to amygdale (at birth or accident) results in episodes of limbic rage. However, there is
extensive development of cerebral cortex (encephalization) in human brain. Prefrontal lobe is a
large association area that has extensive functional connections with other brain areas. Prefrontal
cortex is responsible for discrimination and judgment. Obviously, human behavior should be
modulated by higher brain areas and higher morals and not limited to limbic and animal
behavior.
Many neuroscientists assert that since behavior is generated at lower synaptic level, it has
nothing to do with higher morals and the “desired behavior” is the concern of social science and
not neuroscience. However, it needs to be emphasized that humans have free will, hence
responsibility. Our beliefs and values do influence our choices and behavior. Encephalization of
human brain is so high that our innate behavior (including sexual behavior) is regulated in a
complex, multi-tier mode.
Encephalization implies that our innate animal behavior is subject to physiological,
psychological and social modulation. Different parts of the brain are inter-related. Different
aspects of our development also are inter-related and each part develops best when no part is
neglected. Practice of desirable behavior needs constant repetition so that the transmission
through relevant neural pathways is facilitated. As demonstrated by Pavlov (classical
conditioning) and Skinner (operant conditioning), learning involves repetition. Hence, conscious
desirable behavior should be practiced repeatedly so that it becomes an automatic response.
9. THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MEDITATION
Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, MD (AM)
Deputy Director, CYTER, MGMCRI, SBVU, Pondicherry.
E-mail: yoga@mgmcri.ac.in Website: www.sbvu.ac.in/cyter.html
Abstract
“Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,” said Rudyard Kipling.
This dichotomy however seems to have been overcome in recent times, as many eastern
healing traditions have slowly and steadily percolated the health care system worldwide. This
is especially true of mind–body therapies that focus on the health promotive intrinsic
connections that exist between the human brain, mind, body, and individual behaviour. This
includes techniques of meditation (mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and others), qi
gong, tai chi, and yoga.In the USA, reported use of deep breathing, meditation, and yoga
increased between 2002 and 2007 with 12.7% of adults using deep-breathing exercises, 9.4%
practicing meditation, and 6.1% taking up yoga.Pain related issues were the top usage
statistics while more than 40% of adults with neuropsychiatric symptoms were drawn to the
usage of various mind–body therapies.
Documented health promoting benefits of mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation
include: Improvement in cardio-respiratory efficiency, exercise tolerance, dexterity, strength,
steadiness, stamina, flexibility, endurance, and neuro-musculo-skeletal coordination,
harmonious balance of autonomic function,increase in alpha rhythm, inter-hemispheric
coherence and homogeneity in the brain, improved sleep quality and cognitive functions,
alteration in brain blood flow and brain metabolism, and modulation of neuro-endocrine
axis.These eastern mind-body techniques seem to affect every cell bringing about better
neuro-effector communication, enhancing optimum functioning of all organ-systems while
increasing resistance against stress.
Scientific research in recent times has shown that the physiological, psychological and
biochemical effects of yoga and meditation are of an anti-stress nature. Streeter etal suggested
that yoga-based practices i) correct under activity of the parasympathetic nervous system and
GABA systems in part through stimulation of the vagus nerves, the main peripheral pathway
of the parasympathetic nervous system, and ii) reduce allostatic load. Other RCTs have
suggested that these practices act on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (HPA) axis to
reduce cortisol levels, and reduce sympathetic tonewhile increasing vagal activity.This
suggest great therapeutic potential as an add-on adjunct to conventional therapies in
prevention, management and rehabilitation of psychosomatic conditions such as diabetes
mellitus, hypertension, bronchial asthma, musculoskeletal disorders, depression, anxiety,
cancer and de-addiction programmes and posttraumatic stress disorders.
Since lifestyle related diseases are alarmingly on the rise in our modern society, such a
healthyyogic lifestyle based on meditative awareness should be given a special place in
preventing and managing these conditions.
10. MEDITATION AND IMMUNOMODULATION
Ambarish V
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology
MS Ramaiah Medical College
Bangalore, Karnataka
Email: ambarishv@rediffmail.com
Anstract
Introduction: Meditation promotes mind and body relaxation, builds internal energy/life force
(prana), develops compassion, love, patience, generosity, forgiveness and enables us to enjoy
an indestructible sense of well-being while engaging in daily activity “Meditation” is derived
from the Latin verb meditari, meaning "to think, contemplate, devise, and ponder". Wilson
translates the most famous Vedic mantra 'Gayatri' thus: "We meditate on that desirable light of
the divine Savitri, who influences our pious rites". Several studies have demonstrated that
meditation eases many health issues, such as high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety.
Recently scientists the world over have been looking into how different types of meditation
practices bring about changes in the immune system, both at cellular level and at molecular level.
Here we discuss the outcomes of a few interesting studies addressing the effect of meditation on
immunomodulation.
Immune Changes at Cellular level: Daily practice of pranic meditation for as short as 10
weeks up-regulates the function and metabolism of phagocytes (Fernandes et al. J Altern
Complement Med. 2012;18:761-8). Presence of depressive symptoms in older adults
decreases the VZV-responder cell frequency (VZV-RCF), an immunological marker of shingles
risk. Practice of meditation resulted in improvements in health functioning and immunity to VZV
in older adults (Irwin et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2004 ; 1: 223–232). Practice
of Qigong meditation lowers numbers of total leukocytes and eosinophils, number and
percentage of monocytes, as well as complement C3 concentration (Manzaneque et al. Med Sci
Monit. 2004 ;10 :CR264-70). Natural killer cell activity and number increased significantly in
the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation group infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The control group with same infection did not show any change
(Robinson et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2003 ; 9 : 683-94).
Immune changes at molecular level: Four weeks (20 minutes per day) practice of a type of
meditation called Integrative Body Mind Training (IBMT) increased the salivary
immunoglobulin A levels significantly in the meditatiors indicating a change in the basal
immune system and larger acute effects as duration of meditation increases (Fan et al. J Altern
Complement Med. 2010 ;16 :151-5). Thaddeus et al demonstrated that the secretion of pro-inflammatory
cytokine was reduced after bouts of meditation (Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2010
; 35 : 310–315).
Breast cancer patients in the meditation group re-established their natural killer cell activity
(NKCA) and cytokine production levels. In contrast, breast cancer patients in the non-meditation
group exhibited continued reductions in NKCA and IFN gamma production with increased IL-4,
IL-6, and IL-10 production. (Linda-Witek et al. Brain Behav Immun. 2008 ; 22: 969–981).
11. Annexure VI
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name & designation DR. MADANMOHAN
Professor & Head, Department of Physiology &
Director, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER)
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute. Pondicherry
Academic qualifications MBBS, MD (Physiology), MSc (Yoga), DSc (Yoga)
Official address Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute
Pillaiyarkupam, Pondicherry - Cuddalore main road
Pondicherry - 605006, INDIA.
Date of birth & age 21st February 1947, 67 years.
Nationality Indian
Teaching & research 44 years
experience
Teaching MBBS, MD, MSc, BDS & other paramedical courses.
Fields of research Yoga, yoga therapy, cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
and other areas.
Awards 1. Gold medal & scroll of honor, Annual Internal Oration (2009-10),
JIPMER Scientific Society.
2. Best Personalities of India Award and Gold Medal,
Friendship Forum of India.
3. Certificate of Excellence, Friendship Forum of India.
4. Honorary appointment to the Research Board of
Advisors (1999) of the American Biographical Institute.
Research experience & papers published:
1. 103 research papers (including original research work) in national and international journals.
2. 74 abstracts and 28 magazine articles.
3. Guided 34 PG’s (MD, MS, MSc, and PhD) students in their thesis work.
4. Guided 15 medical students in their ICMR Research Studentship.
5. Worked in 26 research projects as chief investigator / co-investigator.
Editorial / Advisory Board: (previous & present)
1. Ind J Physiol Pharmacol 2. Biomedicine
3. Medical Physiology Online 4. Yoga Vijnana
5. Anubhuti (JIPMER Hindi Magazine) 6. JIPMER Bulletin
7. International Journal of Yoga 8. ACYTER Bulletin
Membership of professional bodies:
1. Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India
2. Alumni Association of NTTC, JIPMER
3. JIPMER Scientific Society
4. Indian Academy of Yoga
5. International Center for Yoga Education and Research
6. International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
12. Organizing Secretary / Chairman:
1. CME on Reproductive Endocrinology, Aug 1990.
2. 23rd Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, JIPMER, Oct 2002.
3. National Workshop on Stress & its Management by Yoga Relaxation Techniques, March 2005.
4. National Workshop on Pranayam, Dec 2005.
5. CME on Postgraduate Physiology Education in India, Dec 2005
6. Symposium on Role of Yoga in Enhancement of Human Performance and Yoga in
Contemporary Medicine, Dec 2005
7. APPICON 2005, 51st Annual Conference of the Assoc of Physiologists of India, Dec 2005.
8. Workshop on Pranayam, 2006
9. Annual Conferences of Pondicherry branch of APPI.
10. National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Introducing Yoga in Medical Curriculum, March 09
11. Level I Accreditation Workshop on Kinanthropometry. International Society for Advancement
of Kinanthropometry (ISAK), JIPMER, 22 to 24 Dec 2009.
12. Workshop on Chakra Meditation for Healing. JIPMER, 01 Jan 2010.
13. Workshop-cum-Seminar on Yoga & Complementary Therapies for HIV/AIDS. JIPMER,
30 Jan 2010.
14. National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management
of Hypertension. JIPMER, 18-19 March, 2010.
15. National Workshop-cum-Seminar on Role of Yoga in Prevention and Management of
Diabetes Mellitus. JIPMER, 1- 2 March, 2011.
16. CME-cum-Workshop on Heart Rate Variability (HRV): a diagnostic and research tool.
MGMCRI, 12 June 2012.
17. CME-cum-workshop “Yoga and Lifestyle Disorders”. MGMCRI, 22 Nov 2013.
Professional achievements / academic experience:
1. Have devised new formulae for quick and accurate calculation of cardiac axis and published in
British journal (please see list of publications, new formulae, 1 & 2).
2. Member, National Scientific Programme Advisory Committee of APPI
3. President, JIPMER Scientific Society
4. Member, Board of PG studies, University of Madras and Sri Ramachandra
Medical College and Research Institute (Deemed University)
5. President, Pondicherry chapter of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India.
6. Member, JIPMER Research Council
7. Designed model question papers in physiology for Pondicherry University & SBV
Special trainings undergone:
1. Certificate in Medical Electronics. Anna University, Jan 1984.
2. Certificate in Educational Science. JIPMER, Oct 1988.
3. Certificate in Experimental Medicine & Surgery in Primates. AIIMS, Dec 1989.
4. CME in Clinical Physiology. JIPMER, Aug 1990.
5. Workshop on Biomedical Waste Management. JIPMER, Oct 1999.
6. Level One Anthropometrist, International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry.
JIPMER, Dec 2009.
13. Annexure VI
Harsha N Halahalli
Department of Physiology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Deralakatte,
Mangalore – 575018; E-mail: hnharsha@gmail.com; Tel: +91-9731547660
Current Position: Professor in Department of Physiology
Professional Experience
Total 11 years of teaching experience. Recognized post-graduate teacher.
Education
M.B.B.S, 1991- 1997, Karnataka Medical College, Hubli
M.D (Physiology), 1999- 2001, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
MPhil (Neurophysiology), 2002 – 2004, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
PhD (Neurophysiology) 2008 – 2012, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Awards and Prizes
• Society for Neuroscience Graduate Student Travel Award - 44th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience at
San Diego, CA, USA, 17th – 21st November 2010.
• RN Murthy Award - M.Phil Neurophysiology, 2004. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
(NIMHANS), Deemed University, Bangalore, India.
• VaithialingamVenkatasubbaReddiar Gold Medal - MD Physiology, 2001, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India.
Research interests / experience
• Cognitive neuroscience, Neurobiology of schizophrenia
• Functional Magnetic Resonance (fMRI) experiment design, data acquisition and analysis; MRI morphometry
including whole brain voxelwise analysis
• Human Electroencephalography (EEG) and Event Related Potential (ERP) experiment design, data acquisition and
analysis
Selected Publications
1. Halahalli, H. N., John, J. P., Lukose, A., Jain, S., &Kutty, B. M. (2014). Endogenous-cue prospective memory involving
incremental updating of working memory: an fMRI study. Brain Structure and Function, 1-16.(IF: 7.84)
2. Bagepally, B.S., Halahalli, H.N., John, J.P., Kota, L., Purushottam, M., Mukherjee, O., Sivakumar, P.T., Bharath, S.,
Jain, S., Varghese, M., 2012. Apolipoprotein E4 and Brain White Matter Integrity in Alzheimer’s Disease: Tract-Based
Spatial Statistics Study under 3-Tesla MRI. Neurodegenerative Diseases 10, 145–148.(IF: 3.791)
3. John, J.P., Halahalli, H.N., Vasudev, M.K., Jayakumar, P.N., Jain, S., 2011. Regional brain activation/deactivation
during word generation in schizophrenia: fMRI study. The British Journal of Psychiatry 198, 213–222.(IF: 6.619)
4. John, J.P., Burgess, P.W., Yashavantha, B., Shakeel, M.K., Halahalli, H.N., Jain, S., 2009. Differential relationship of
frontal pole and whole brain volumetric measures with age in neuroleptic-naive schizophrenia and healthy subjects.
Schizophrenia research 109, 148–158.(IF: 4.748)
5. John JP, Halahalli HN. Role of aberrant glutamatergic neurotransmission in psychiatric disorders: focus on
schizophrenia. In: Mohandas E, Avasthi A, Venkatasubramaniam G, Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders. Jaipur:
Indian Psychiatric Society; 2010.
Extra-curricular interests
• Winner of the Penguin-BLOGPRINT Online Writing Contest in 2008 - a literary contest held by Sulekha.com in
partnership with Penguin Books India. “An Ageless Indus Tale - The Making of the Dancing Girl” – a short story won a
Cash Prize and was published in an anthology published by Penguin Books, India.
14. Annexure VI
Yogacharya Dr.ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI
MBBS, ADY, DPC, DSM, PGDFH, PGDY, FIAY, MD (Alt.Med)
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is Chairman of the
International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda
Ashram, Pondicherry, India (Uwww.icyer.comU). He is also
chairman of Yoganjali Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga
and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry
(Uwww.rishiculture.orgU). He is son and successor of the
internationally acclaimed Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr.
Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini
Kalaimamani Ammaji, Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
He is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both
Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga
under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he
has authored 19 DVDs and 23 books on Yoga as well as published more than a hundred
papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and
International Journals.
He is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of
Indian Classical Dance in addition to his duties as Deputy Director of the Centre for
Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), MGMCRI, Pondicherry.
In recent years he has travelled abroad 14 times and conducted invited talks, public
events, workshops, retreats and been major presenter at Yoga conferences in the UK,
USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand. He is an Honorary
International Advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists
(Uwww.iayt.orgU), Australian Association of Yoga Therapists (Uwww.yogatherapy.org.auU)
and various Gitananda Yoga Associations all over the world (Uwww.rishiculture.orgU ).
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Council for Yoga Accreditation
International (Uwww.cyai.orgU).
15. Dr. P.N. Ravindra MD, PhD
Prof. Dept. of Physiology
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences
Gadag,Karnataka.
Contact: 9448934488
Email: ravindrapinna@gmail.com
After obtaining his MD pursued PhD from National Institute of Mental Health and
Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. Worked on evaluating the efficacy of mindfulness
meditation on aging by assessing sleep, humoral and autonomic profiles. APPI has bestowed
on him Prakrit Mandir Award, a national award given for the best work in the area of yoga. Has
presented papers in various International and national conferences and seminars. Has
publications in prestigious peer reviewed journals. Gives regular yoga sessions for general
public, students and also therapeutic yoga classes for patients.
Education.
MD: Karnatak Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli,Karnataka
PhD: NIMHANS,Bangalore
16. Dr. Ambarish. V
Associate Professor of Physiology
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College
Bangalore-560054.
Phone: Res: 080-26720506
Mobile:
09886475610
Residence:
080-26720506
E-mail: ambarishv@rediffmail.com
Educational Qualifications: MBBS, MD, PhD
Presently:
• Editor of the International Medical Journal: “Journal of Advanced
Clinical and Research Insights.”
• PG/MD and UG/MBBS Physiology Examiner
• Reviewer of MD Physiology thesis under The Kerala University of Health
Sciences.
• On the list of Marquis Who’s Who for the year 2015.
Published many articles in indexed national and international journals as first
author.
Oral papers and poster presented in national and international conferences
AWARDS WON:
1. The Best-Oral-Paper-Award for the paper: ‘Changes in Plasma Glucose
Levels and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) With Graded and Regular
Exercise: Does This Have an Impact on Patients of Diabetes Mellitus?’
Presented at the 33rd Conference of The Research Society for The Study of
Diabetes in India (RSSDI) held at Bangalore from 23rd to 25th Sept. 2005.
2. First Prize in Poster Category for the paper: ‘Modulation of Plasma Pro-
Inflammatory Interleukins By Graded Physical Activity. Can This Have an
Impact on Pediatric Age Group?’ Presented at the 45th National Conference of
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (PEDICON) held at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa from
17th to 20th Jan. 2008.
3. The Samaja-Rathna Award conferred by Seva Bharathi and Aggarwal Samaj
for heading the Tsunami-Medical-Relief-Operations in Nagapattinam and
provinces of Pondicherry.
4. Nominated for the ‘Young Scientist Medal’ of Indian National Science
Academy (INSA) for the year 2009.
5. Felicitated by M. S. Ramaiah Medical College on eve of Doctor’s day in 2008
for contribution to research.
17. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR:
1. Lead a team of doctors from MSRMCH to Tsunami affected areas in
Tamil Nadu for Medical Relief Operations under NGO Seva Bharathi,
from 31st Dec. 2004 to 6th Jan. 2005.
2. Took part in Flood Relief Operations undertaken by MSRMCH in
Gulbarga area in 2005.
3. Taken part in several medical camps in the countryside of Karnataka,
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh States for the benefit of rural poor.
4. Lead a team of doctors in weeklong medical camps in villages surrounding
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, with assistance from NGO Arun Jyothi. 18th
to 23rd Dec 2003.
5. Lead a team of doctors, under Vivekananda Kendra, to areas bordering
Pakistan, during the Gujarat Earth Quake from 5th to 17th Feb. 2001.
INVITED LECTURES DELIVERED:
1. Delivered a two lectures in Reva Institute of Technology on ‘General Health
and Hazards of Smoking’ on 17th and 27th August 2010.
2. Delivered a lecture at Bangalore Science forum on 1st June 2011 on ‘Harmful
effects of smoking’.
3. Interviewed by All India Radio on the topic “Effects on health with changes in
weather”.
4. Delivered a lecture on “Yoga and Cytokines” for a CME on Yoga at
Adichunchanagiri Medical College, Bellur, Karnataka.
5. Invited as a guest speaker for the topic “Meditation and immunomodulation” at
Mahathma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry, India.
18. UYoga Chemmal Meena Ramanathan
B.sc., M.A., C.Y.T., D.N.Y.S., P.G.D.Y., M.sc. (Yoga) P.hd (in progress).
Yogachemmal Mrs. Meena Ramanathan, is Coordinator-cum-
Yoga Therapist of CYTER, the Centre for Yoga Therapy
Education and Research at MGMCRI (Mahatma Gandhi
Medical college & Research Institute). She has completed
numerous undergraduate and post graduate degrees and
diplomas in Yoga, science and English and is currently
completing her PhD in Yoga at Tamil Nadu Physical Education
and Sports University.
A student of the Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga Paramparya, she
has been trained under the expert guidance of Kalaimamani
Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani. She has
been an integral part of that tradition for over a decade. Mrs. Meena Ramanathan has
admirably trained thousands of students under the auspices of Pondicherry University
as Coordinator Yoga courses in the Community College, as well as faculty of
Annamalai University, Manonmaniyam University, MGR University and Yoganjali
Natyalayam. She is coordinator of Outreach Programs of Yoganjali Natyalayam and is a
guest faculty at ACYTER, JIPMER. For the past 5 years, she has been giving practical
Yoga training to staff and students of Pondicherry University.
Mrs. Meena Ramanathan has authored and co-authored a dozen books, and, half a
dozen papers on Yoga in English and Tamil, in various journals. Her books on
Thirukkural and Yoga, Applied Yoga, GherandaSamhita and Primer of Yoga Theory are
best sellers. She has received many awards such as Yoga Rathna, Yoga SevaMaamani,
Yoga Chemmal, Bangalore Sundaram Award, Yoga Jyothi, Chellammal Award,
AnnaiSivakami Award and Mahan AravindarAnmigaSudar Award. She has been doing
yeomen service for the past decade for the cause of senior citizens and special children
of Pondicherry.