International Workshop on Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy in Health and Disease : Compilation of Abstracts

International Workshop on Holistic Approach of Yoga Therapy in Health and Disease : Compilation of Abstracts

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  i Sl.no Content Pageno. 1. CENTRE FOR YOGA THERAPY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CYTER) An innovative Centre of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) 1 2. Yogic Practices for Non-Communicable Diseases Prof. Dr. R Elangovan 3 3. Yoga Therapy in the West Dr. Larry Payne 4 4. Performance Improvement through Yoga Dr. S Selvalakshmi, Garima Setia, Dr Meena Ramanathan 5 5. Garbha Vidhya Dr. BR Parthasarathy 6 6. Adapting Yoga to the West Auriane PELLISSIER 7 7. Yoga Therapy for Stress Management Dr. V Duraisami 7 8. Yoga and Psychotherapy Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) 8 9. Biomechanics of Yoga Dr. J Mohanakrishnan 9 10. Role of Yoga in Health & Disease Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani 9 11. A Significant Improvement in Physical Activity and Quality of Well-Being in Patients with COPD: an Adjuvant Yoga Therapy Report Artchoudane Soccalingam, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Meena Ramanathan 10 12. Effectiveness of Adjuvant Yoga Therapy in Type- II Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Control Trial Balaji Rajasekaran, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Meena Ramanathan 11 13. Evaluating Cardiovascular Changes after a Single Yoga Session: A Retrospective Study Dayanidy G, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Meena Ramanathan 12
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  ii 14. Integrated Yoga Therapyfor Teaching Tooth brushing Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study of Parent’s Perceptions Eswari R, Prathima GS, Sanguida A, Ramanathan M, Bhavanani AB, Ezhumalai G 13 15. Effect of Yoga Practices on Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia: A Case Report Garima Setia, Bhavanani AB, Meena Ramanathan, Sajeeth Manikanda Prabu 14 16. Effect of Physical Exercises and Dynamic Suryanamaskar on Breath Holding Time among College Girls Hemamalini & Duraisami V 15 17. Effect of Yogic Practices on Selected Physical Variable among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Adults Loganayagi S & Duraisami V 17 18. Effect of Yogic Practices with Varma Therapy on Anxiety and Adjustment Variables among Middle Aged Type II Diabetic Men Murugesan S & Elangovan R 18 19. Yoga Practice of the Wellness Industry is Set to Ride the Wave Come 2020 Manimekalai M & Elangovan R 19 20. Holistic Approach by Integrating Yoga and Siddha Medicine in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes - A Prospective Cohort Study Rajalakshmi B, Meena Ramanathan, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Sridharan R. 20 21. Effect of Simplified Physical Exercises with Kayakalpa Yoga on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure among Obese Men Savitha D & Elangovan R 21 22. Effect of Yoga Therapy with Diet Modifications on Adjustment and Self Confident Variables among Hypertensive Middle Aged Men Selvam AS & Elangovan R 22 23. Yoga Therapy is an Add on Intervention in the Treatment of Bronchial Asthma Manivannan D 23 24. Effect of Yogic Practices with and Without Therapeutic Exercises on Selected Risk Factors among Arthritic Middle Aged Women Leena Devi R & Elangovan R 24
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  iii 25. Effect of TibetianYogic Practices on Selected Bio-Chemical Variables among Diabetic Women Ramakrishnan G & Elangovan R 26 26. Effect of Yogic Practices with Steam Bath on Selected Physiological Variables among Obese Middle Aged Women Sujatha T & Elangovan R 27 27. Psychosomatic Aspects of Yoga Amuthadevi K & Elangovan R 28 28. Effective Yogic Intervention to Improve the Self-Concept on HIV affected Adolescents Maneesh VM 30 29. Therapeutic Compliance: Quality of Life and Patient Adherance Behaviors to Anti-Diabetic Medication in a Tertiary Care Hospital Priyanga J, Senthilkumar, Vaishnavi S, Krishna Seshadri 31 30. Impact of Yogic Practices on Occupational Stress among Employees Living in Vijayawada Ramalingeswara Rao J & Venkatachalapathi K 32 31. Effect of Pranava Yoga with and Without Anapanasati Meditation on Selected Physiological Variable among Old Aged Woman Sankaranarayanan S & Elangovan R 33 32. Effect of Mantra Chanting on Selected Cognitive Variables among Children with Cerebral Palsy Subbulakshmi K & Selvalakshmi S 34 33. Effect of Selected Yogic Practices on Selected clinical and Psychological Variables among Ankylosing Spondylitis Sujay Prakash R 34 34. Role of Pranayama in Geriatric Filarial Lymph Edema Patients Vijayalakshmi G, RLJ.De.Britto, Ashwani Kumar, Meena Ramanathan 35 35. A Relative Effect of Asana, Pranayama and Mudra on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Corporate Sector Employees Yoga Lakshmi P, Vaithianathan K, Meena Ramanathan 37
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  1 CENTRE FOR YOGATHERAPY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CYTER) An innovative centre of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) Yoga has been a part of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth since its inception and since 2010 the Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER) has been promoting health in a holistic manner with a scientific research based approach through the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI). All students of the constituent colleges of SBV are exposed to the Yoga training (Yogabhyasa program) and numerous courses are offered in the field of Yoga Therapy from PG Certificate to PhD level. The innovative focus of CYTER is on “Salutogenesis”, the concept of health promotion and disease prevention and management, that enables us to work towards holistic health and wellbeing for all. This integrative approach bridges traditional and modern approaches to healthcare in the form of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCI) enables us to serve the patient population in a more efficient, cost effective and patient friendly manner. This is in line with the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014–2023 developed and launched in response to the World Health Assembly resolution on traditional medicine (WHA62.13). CYTER has an integrated set up where we are educating future Yoga therapists while simultaneously helping patients recover from illnesses and at the same time developing an understanding through scientific research. It is notable that CYTER is an IAYT Member School of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, USA; the first university based Yoga therapy centre in India to receive this honor. With international interest in its activities, CYTER strives to serve as a nodal center to train medical educators and administrators for setting up such integrative health centers as it has necessary infrastructure and human resources. This is only possible due to the supportive and innovative milieu of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth where the holistic art and science of Yoga, our cultural heritage, has been able to reach both the classes and the masses of our society optimally, effectively and holistically. YOGA THERAPY AT CYTER CYTER conducts a scientifically sound Yoga Therapy programme through its OPD in I Block from 9 am to 1 pm every day. Consultations are offered by Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Dr Meena Ramanathan, the Director and Deputy Director of CYTER who create individualized therapeutic Yoga protocols for patients referred from different departments of the hospital. Qualified Yoga instructors impart such individualized protocols in appropriate individual/ small group settings from 9 am to 4.30 pm daily. These sessions are being conducted for various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal and psychiatric disorders with excellent feedback from participants. Yoga Therapy and lifestyle consultations are offered daily as part of basic, superior, complete cardiac and deluxe health check packages of Master Heath Check-up in the Corporate Services Wing of the hospital. CYTER also offers generalized salutogenic sessions for faculty, staff and students of SBV from 6 to 7am and 4.30 to 5.30pm on all working days.
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  2 YOGA THERAPY EDUCATIONAT CYTER CYTER offers various Yoga Therapy programmes for interested students ranging from PG certificates to PhD level of training. As CYTER is part of a medical institution, extensive opportunities are provided for clinical experience and this in turn enhances the learning curve of our trainees. CYTER offers an International Internship in Yoga Therapy and this three month regular (full time) training offers an opportunity to experience Yoga Therapy in a modern medical setting under the guidance of the CYTER team in the medical hospital of the MGMCRI of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. PG Certificate Courses and Diploma in Yoga Therapy: These courses are primarily offered for modern medical and AYUSH doctors, dental surgeons, nursing professionals, bachelor in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, PGDY, MA or MSc (Yoga /Yoga therapy) or equivalent certification in Yoga from institutions of repute with any bachelor degree. PG certificate courses are designed to assist students to develop a broad understanding of the foundation of Yoga, Yoga Therapy as well as the applications of Yoga and clinical applications of Yoga Therapy in different medical conditions. It will enable them to obtain requisite skills to function independently as a Yoga therapist upon completion of the course. M Phil Programme in Yoga Therapy: The MPhil (YT) programme is a full-time programme that will run for one academic year with two semesters of 24 weeks each. During both semesters there will be extensive practicum training and hands-on clinical experience that will be assessed by internal audit prior to the final semester examination and public viva. PhD in Yoga Therapy: This research program is offered as part of the SBV Ph.D. programmes and eligible candidates will be selected by the university through a written test and interview as per university norms. CYTER has two faculty members designated by SBV as eligible guides for Ph.D. YOGA RESEARCH AT CYTER CYTER is focusing on building research based, empirical evidence for the practice of Yoga and Yoga Therapy and to this extent has completed 19 research projects while another 10 projects are ongoing. Currently the inter-disciplinary studies are focusing on psycho physiological effects in geriatrics, cardio-respiratory physiology, general medicine, pulmonology, nursing, dental applications, ENT disorders, ophthalmology, dermatology , obstetrics & gynecology as well as special interest groups including children with special needs, the aging population and the transgender community. CYTER has published 105 papers, 3 chapters in books, 9 copyrights, 12 compilations and 32 abstracts in national and international journals as well as conference proceedings highlighting the immediate, short term as well as long term, health enhancing benefits of Yoga training as well as Yoga Therapy programs. For more details: www.sbvu.ac.in/cyter
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  3 Yogic Practices forNon-Communicable Diseases Prof. Dr. R Elangovan Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai – 78. ABSTRACT Introduction: According to the 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, India is placed 120th rank among 169 countries related to the measures such as mortality by communicable and non-communicable diseases and life expectancy. India spends barely $240 per person and most of it is spent by people from their own resources with little support from the government whereas US spends $11,000. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal ranked better than India. Physical inactivity is now identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Unhealthy diet was the 2nd biggest factor in India driving most death and disability combined after malnutrition. Food bone diseases cost India $ 15 billion. According to World Health Organization, there is no improvement in global levels of physical activity since 2001. 34% of Indians are physically inactive; 44% of Indian women are not sufficiently active. Physical inactivity and improper diet elevate the chances of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) even if one maintains healthy weight. People with a sedentary lifestyle are twice at risk than the physically active ones. Discussion: Muscles burn less fat and blood flow is slower allowing fatty acids to more easily clog the heart; enzymes in the blood vessels of muscles responsible for burning fat shut down. Idle muscles don’t respond easily to insulin; so the pancreas produces more and more insulin that can lead to diabetes and other diseases; excess insulin encourages cancerous cell growth especially for colon, breast and endometrial cancers. Physical inactivity causes fluid to pool in the legs. Problems range from swollen ankles with pain and varicose veins to dangerous blood clots called deep vein thrombosis, cause nerve damage or pressure on nerves in the feet; contributes to sleep apnea, too. Lack of activity increases in cases of osteoporosis; affects hip and lower body bones to grow less thicker, denser and stronger; strains the cervical vertebrae that lead to permanent imbalances. Physical inactivity causes blood clots which can travel to brain causing a stroke; affects the lungs by developing a pulmonary embolism; Sitting for long periods of time places a high amount of pressure on the spine; results in compression of the spinal disks. Physical inactivity and poor diet elevate cortisol levels which increased risk of serious health problems including obesity, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, fertility issues, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. There is strong evidence to demonstrate that adults between the ages of 18 to 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. Children and youth aged 6-17 years should accumulate atleast 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily.
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  4 Conclusion: Yoga isan integral part of the total health care approach. Yoga is a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern daily life. The aim of yoga is to eradicate pain and misery. Yoga has three principles: purification, concentration and liberation. According to Yoga Sutras, “Yoga sutures the wounds of life”. Yoga is an energy – mind – body medicine, healing forces are within oneself is the philosophy of yoga therapy. Yogic practices purify the nadis by removing blockages from the body; Recondition all the systems so that adequate immunity power is regained. Balanced secretion of hormones shape metabolism particularly the brain and perfects electrical activities in the brain. Electrical activities perfect the biological clock. Purification of genes also perfects the biological clock. Yogic practices promote the biological clock of human beings to overcome non-communicable diseases. Key words: Physical inactivity, malnutrition, Yoga, antidote, mind-body medicine Yoga Therapy in the West Dr. Larry Payne Co-founder/Director Yoga Therapy Rx™ program, Loyola Marymount University Extension and Founding Director Prime of Life Yoga™ program, Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles, USA ABSTRACT Yoga Therapy Groups for the Lower back. We all know that Yoga therapy is normally offered one on one. As Yoga therapist we treat the whole person using the wide range of tools Yoga has to offer. However, there is a new category to consider that physical therapist’s term “Focus Groups” I am simply using the term “Yoga Therapy Groups” and the category will be the “Lower Back.” This group of people has been successfully treated one on one by a Yoga Therapist however they are not quite ready for a group Yoga class. This concept could also be used for a number of conditions such as Parkinson’s, MS, Post surgery for breast cancer etc. Recently, the medical director of a new proposed “Integrative Medical Center” at UCLA approached me on this category for the lower back. I will be sharing the program I created for her.
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  5 Performance Improvement throughYoga Dr. S Selvalakshmi1, Garima Setia2, Dr Meena Ramanathan3 1Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakotaiyur, Chennai -127. 2 PhD YT Research Scholar, CYTER, SBV 3 Deputy Director, CYTER, SBV ABSTRACT Introduction: Physical activities promotes strength, endurance, calmness and seems to have regenerative and recuperative powers. Yoga enhances healing processes and facilitates holistic overall development of mind, body, emotions. Sporting activities which induce stress response, focuses on winning and fame and use abusive substance (drugs/steroids) to enhance efficiency. Corruption/malpractices and unethical means to achieve top levels are commonly seen and heard of now-a-days. The prime focus is on only developing muscular power, which leads to other systems of the body to suffer. Too much stress placed during training and competition pressurizes heart and circulatory system, which is visible in why many sports person over the age of 40 die of heart attacks. These are few points noted in today’s scenario. Aim and objectives: To promote psycho-physiological improvements through yoga in recreational and professional sporting activities. Discussion: Physiological perspective elucidates that sporting practice activates sympathetic nervous system and the resultant organic and glandular overload. Excessive chemicals released by the glands under pressure are highly destructive to the brain leading to debilitation of nervous system, blood stream filled with activator hormones such as cortisol, cortisone etc. Aging the muscles is a common physiological factor which also causes harm to internal organs. Practices of Yoga include:  Asanas (static body postures), kriyas (dynamic body movement) – isometric, builds both side of the body equally, flexibility, balance, control, strength not only works on muscular system but aids digestive, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and skeletal system.  Pranayama increase the breathing capacity, purificatory and increases will, heightens awareness and focus.  Mudras stimulate and direct the energy.  Yamas and Niyamas may stimulate sports person towards better behavioural codes and abstaining from malpractices.  Yogic relaxation promotes relaxation response.
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  6 Conclusion: Psycho-physiological benefitsof Yoga is highly appreciated, experimented upon and experienced too by modern man. Yoga promotes calmness, relaxes mind, keeps parasympathetic state dominant thereby promoting healing and rejuvenation. Steadiness (Stiram), one-pointedness (Ekagrata) is developed leading to healthy mind and emotions promoting a healthy competitive spirit with others. Better leadership and team building is seen and felt among the players in any sport. Yoga practices help overall development of the whole body as the practices involve all muscle groups in contrast to few sports that focuses on development of only one part of the body and musculature. Basic tenets of Yoga like “non-attachment to the fruits of labor”(vairagya), equal mindedness in victory and failure”(samabhava) will help the person to be free from anxiety and expectation. Giving your best and leaving the rest (nishkama karma) is the doctrine of Bhagavad Gita which ultimately helps attain “Quiet mind” and “controlled body” leading to stillness of mind and skill in action!!! Key words: sporting activities, rejuvenation, stress response, relaxation response Garbha Vidhya Dr. BR Parthasarathy Tutor in Physiotherapy, Center for Yoga Studies, Annamalai University. ABSTRACT Background: Although there is data on the spontaneous behaviour repertoire of the foetus studies on their behaviour responses to external stimulation through music are scarce. Aim and Method: The aim of the current study was to measure foetal behaviour responses in reaction to external music, utilizing 3D real time (4D ) sonography, behaviour responses of 47 foetuses(21st to 36th week of gestation , N = 26 in the 2nd and N= 21 in the 3rd trimester ) were frame by frame coded and analysed. Pregnant women were initially screened for any hereditary disorders, other complication like hypertension; diabetes mellitus etc and those patients were excluded in the study. Both prime and other grade pregnancy mother were included. Informed consent was obtained before starting the study from all pregnant women. A series of music initiated with musical tones were started from fourth month of pregnancy and continued up to the end of delivery. Foetal movements were assessed for duration of one minute during ultrasonic scan for both without and with application of music. Arm, head and mouth along with lower limb movement components were analysed during ultrasonic scan. Results: When compared to the pre and post test, Results showed that foetuses displayed more arm (p – 0.0001), hands touching the body, arm crossing (p- 0.001), head and mouth movements yawning (0.001) and lower limb movements (0.001).
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  7 Third trimester displayedmore movements when compared to foetuses in the 2nd trimester. Conclusion: In summary , the results from the study suggest that foetuses respond to external stimulation earlier than previously reported .Foetuses actively regulated their behaviour as a response to external stimulation and fetal maturation affected the emergence of the differentiate responses to the environment. Adapting Yoga to the West Auriane PELLISSIER Yoga Teacher, France. ABSTRACT Yoga means to unite. It unites the various aspects of a human being: physical aspect, mental aspect and spiritual aspect. After being trained in India for several years, where yoga is considered as a lifestyle, I had to adapt my teaching and techniques to the western audience, where people are mainly attracted by the physical aspect. I had the opportunity to introduce yoga in a 5* holiday park in south of France for 2 years, where clients have all different kinds of expectation, and I needed to make sure they would all be satisfied, but this without compromising on the essence of yoga. For that I’ve designed the practices trying numerous techniques. According to people’s reaction, I had to keep/modify/replace some of the techniques to give them a taste of what is yoga and offering them the chance to experience its benefits. Yoga Therapy for Stress Management Dr. V. Duraisami Asst. professor, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakotaiyur, Chennai -127. ABSTRACT Introduction: “Stress has been defined as stimulus, intervening and response to variables by different researchers. As a stimulus variable stress is a precipitator; as an intervening variable, a mediator; and as a response variable, a behavior.” There are many factors which can cause stress for an sports men. There are two ways these are demonstrated, the stress model and the stress response process. The stress model demonstrates what factors affect stress in sport. Stress can affect performance, the way an sports men responds to the stress can affect it, and the management of the stress can negatively or positively affect the sports men’s stress level. Discussion: The stress response process consists of five stages. Stage 1 is the environmental demand; stage 2 is the sports men’s perception of the environmental demand; stage 3 is the stress response to the environmental demand; stage 4 is the behavioral consequences of the stress response to the behavioral demand; stage 5 is
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  8 the return toa homeostatic position. There are many different signs and symptoms that signify anxiety. Some of these signs and symptoms include raging heartbeat, difficulty breathing, paralyzing terror, nervousness, shaking, stress, heart palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, trembling, sweating, shaking, choking, chest pains, distress, fear, fright, hot flashes or sudden chills, and tingling sensations in the fingers and toes. Many of these symptoms can be debilitating for the sports men s experiencing them. Once these symptoms get out of the sports men’s zone of optimal functioning they will not be able to participate to their maximum ability. Conclusion: Yoga therapist should also study the effect of the problem on the individual. Understanding the individual having that particular problem is of utmost value in planning therapeutic yoga. No ailment exists alone. It always inhibits individual. The name of the ailment may be the same, but the individual affected are different. So one prescription like yoga practice for any ailment does not work. Disease oriented yoga approach is not an objective reality. Individualized orientation is all that is required. The individual should be studied at all levels physical, physiological, psychological and deeper. Detailed study of the individual in relation to food habits, lifestyle activities, occupation, social and mental status should also be undertaken. Key words: stress response, therapeutic yoga, lifestyle activities, stimulus Yoga and Psychotherapy Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psychotherapist & Senior Faculty Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association, USA ABSTRACT The entire work of the external limbs of yoga is citta-prasādana, making the mindfield clear, pleasant and stable in order to enable deep meditation. In this effort, one might describe the yoga system as the original psychotherapy, encompassing work with relationships (yama and niyama), the (mind-) body (āsana), breath (prāṇāyāma) and sensory/thinking mind (manas; pratyāhāra). We will examine ways in which mindful awareness and yoga have enriched the contemporary practice of psychotherapy in many different domains: cognitive psychotherapy, trauma work, Gestalt and body- related therapy and neuro scientific research.
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  9 Biomechanics of Yoga Dr.J Mohanakrishnan Physiotherapist, Department of Ortho Surgery, PMRC, JIPMER, Puducherry-INDIA ABSTRACT Yoga therapy in its practical sense applies asanas for its therapeutic outcome. To maximize the outcome application of asanas, it has to be carefully tailored and individualized. For a therapeutic tool to be precise and devoid of complication it has to be time tested and validated with scientific background. In simple words the biomechanical principles of asanas can define the purpose of prescription. So a detailed introspection of basic biomechanical principles involved in asana practice can solve many mysteries and unlock unsolved puzzles. The idea behind the presentation is to introspect the asanas and ensure a safe prescription devoid of complications. Key words: Yoga Therapy, application of asanas, biomechanical principles, complications. Role of Yoga in Health & Disease Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Professor & Director, CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. ABSTRACT 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. 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
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  10 important to developobjective 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. A Significant Improvement in Physical Activity and Quality of Well- Being in Patients with COPD: an Adjuvant Yoga Therapy Report Artchoudane Soccalingam1, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani2, Meena Ramanathan3 1 Yoga Therapist, Centre for Yogic sciences, Aarupadai Veedu Medical Colleges, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Pondicherry. 2 Director and 3 Deputy Director, CYTER, SBV, Pondicherry Email ID: achudaa@gmail.com, 7667158227 ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is predicted third leading cause of morbidity and mortality and it is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction, reduced quality of life, and high rate of mortality. Yogic management includes a reduction in symptoms, complications, and exacerbations, improved exercise tolerance, improved health status and reduced mortality. In COPD, Dyspnea is the hallmark symptom that associated with anxiety and reason for which most patients seek medical attention. Aim: To understand the effect of yoga therapy on factors that hinder flexibility, psychosocial function and psychological health in patients with COPD. Objectives: To measure the effect of Yoga therapy on factors that hamper flexibility, psychosocial function and psychological health among patients with COPD using Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire. Material and Methods: 60 COPD patients were recruited and randomized to yoga group who received adjuvant yoga therapy along with standard medical management and control group who received only medical management. Yoga therapy protocol included jattis, asana, pranayama, and relaxation. Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) was used to assess symptoms, physical activity, psychosocial function and quality of well-being. Changes in parameters were correlated with symptoms, activity, psycho-social function and quality of well-being. Intra-group comparisons were done using Student’s paired‘t’ test and intergroup comparisons using unpaired‘t’ test.
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  11 Results: There wassignificant improvement (p < 0.001) in symptoms, physical activity, psycho-social function and quality of well-being after four weeks of adjuvant yoga therapy while controls showed no significant changes. Conclusion: Significant improvements of physical activity and quality of well-being with adjuvant yoga therapy. It can be attributed to improved vital capacity as well as enhanced self-confidence /self-reliance. Hence yoga is a positive and additive role of adjuvant therapy with standard medical management of COPD. Key words: psychosocial function, quality of wellbeing, Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Effectiveness of Adjuvant Yoga Therapy in Type- II Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Control Trial Balaji Rajasekaran1, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani2, Meena Ramanathan3 1 Assistant Professor, Centre for Yogic sciences, Aarupadai Veedu Medical Colleges, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Pondicherry 2 Director and 3 Deputy Director, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. Email ID: balaji.rajasekaran@avmc.edu.in, 99945 13634 ABSTRACT Introduction: Recent studies provide ample evidence of the benefits of yoga in various chronic disorders. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases and the most prevalent non communicable metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to abnormality in secretion, action or both of insulin. Yoga therapy may help in achieve enhanced glycemic control and overall health benefits. Aim& Objectives: To study the effect of adjuvant yoga therapy in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), using Fasting blood sugar (FBS), post- prandial blood sugar (PPBS), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) Materials and Methods: Randomized control trial was made as interdisciplinary collaborative work between departments of Center for Yoga Therapy Education & Research (CYTER), and Endocrinology of MGMCRI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry. 72 patients of diabetic Patients (who had HbA1c more than 7) were randomized into control group (n=36) who received only standard medical treatment and yoga group (n=36) who received yoga training thrice weekly for 4 months along with standard medical management. Yoga therapy protocol included yogic counseling, preparatory practices, Asanas or static postures, Pranayama or breathing techniques and relaxation techniques. Hathenas of the Gitananda Yoga tradition were the main practices used. Parameter assessment was done at the beginning & end of
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  12 the study period.Data was analyzed by Student’s paired and unpaired ’t’ test as it passed normality. Results: There was a statistically significant (p < 0.05) reduction in FBS, PPBS and HbA1c in yoga group as compared to control group where parameters worsened over study period. Discussion: The present study provides substantial RCT evidence of the healthy and highly significant reductions in all glycemic parameters (FBS, PPBS, HbA1c) in patients receiving adjuvant Yoga Therapy Conclusion: It is concluded from the present RCT that yoga has a definite role as an adjuvant therapy as it enhances standard medical care and hence is even more significant in routine clinical management of diabetes. Key words: hyperglycemia, metabolic diseases, hathenas, yoga therapy, Asanas, Pranayama Evaluating Cardiovascular Changes after a Single Yoga Session: A Retrospective Study Dayanidy G1, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani2, Meena Ramanathan3 1 Lecturer, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Pillaiyurkuppam, Pondicherry – 607 402. 2 Director & Professor, CYTER, SBV, Pillaiyurkuppam, Pondicherry – 607 402. 3 Deputy Director & Additional Professor, CYTER, SBV, Pillaiyurkuppam, Pondicherry – 607 402. E-mail of presenter: dayanidy@gmail.com, 9789210593 ABSTRACT Aim and objective: This retrospective review of clinical data was done at Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) to determine cardiovascular effects of a single yoga session in patients of different medical conditions as well as in normal subjects. Methods: Data of 4620 patients (2678 female, 1843 male and 99 transgender) with mean age of 44.40 ± 15.2y who attended yoga therapy sessions at CYTER between October 2012 and December 2017 was used for analysis. Heart rate (HR), systolic (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) had been recorded using non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) apparatus before and after 60 minute yoga sessions at CYTER and indices like pulse pressure (PP), mean pressure (MP), rate-pressure product (RPP) and double product (DoP) were derived from recorded parameters. Participants were undergoing appropriate yoga therapy protocols as per their individual condition while normal subjects had a general schedule of practice. Typical yoga sessions included simple warm ups (jathis and suryanamaskar), breath body movement coordination practices
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  13 (kriyas), static stretchingpostures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), relaxation and chanting. Results: There were statistically significant reductions (p<0.001) in all the studied cardiovascular parameters following the yoga session. The magnitude of reductions differed in the groups, it being more significant in those having Normal Subjects (n=1492), endocrine/skin (n=871), musculoskeletal (n=792) & psychiatric (n=793) and less significant in those having respiratory (n=176) conditions. It was moderately significant in the patients having hypertension (n= 496) conditions. Conclusion: There is a healthy reduction in HR, BP and derived cardiovascular indices following a single yoga session. A similar study which was published earlier in 2013 from CYTER, and now this has been done with a larger population and the effect of Yoga therapy on different medical conditions is proved yet again. The magnitude of this reduction depends on the pre-existing medical condition as well as the yoga therapy protocol adopted. These changes may be attributed to enhanced harmony of cardiac autonomic function as a result of coordinated breath-body work and mind-body relaxation due to yoga. Keywords: Yoga therapy; Cardiovascular effects; Psycho-somatic harmony; Single yoga session Integrated Yoga Therapy for Teaching Tooth brushing Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study of Parent’s Perceptions Eswari R1, Prathima GS2, Sanguida A3, Ramanathan M4, Bhavanani AB5, Ezhumalai G6 1 Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry, India. 2 Professor & Head of Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS 3 Associate Professor Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, IGIDS 4 Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), SBV 5 Director and Professor, CYTER, SBV 6 Senior Statistician & Research Consultant, SBV ABSTRACT Introduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit poor oral health due to lack of manual dexterity. The regular training methods like visual pedagogy and video modeling for training the skill of tooth-brushing do not address the core deficits of ASD like sensory integration dysfunction and lack of imitation
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  14 skills which facilitatestheir effective and quick learning. So there arises the need of an integrated therapy to complement these regular training techniques. Aim: To evaluate whether yoga can complement the regular training methods in teaching the brushing skill to children with ASD. Methodology: Two groups of 36 children each with ASD aged 7-15years were imparted visual pedagogy and video modeling in Group I and additional yoga in Group II which was taught by principal investigator. At the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 6th months, parents filled perception forms and teachers filled the assessment forms based on the children’s level of concentration in watching the video at school which was summarized as mean and standard deviation and compared using independent t test. Results: By the end of 6 months, higher percentage of parents of children in Group II observed improvements in their child’s brushing skill as compared to parents of children in Group I. Parents in Group II also perceived changes other than brushing skills, while none of these changes were observed by the parents in Group I. Based on teachers assessment, there was a statistically significant difference in the mean number of days the children watched the video completely (p=0.001), with Group II children watching the video for more number of days. Discussion: The children with ASD who underwent training through visual pedagogy and video modeling along with concurrent yoga training were able to learn the tooth brushing skill more effectively and quickly when compared to the children who were trained only by visual pedagogy and video modeling. Conclusion: Yoga has a positive and additive role as an adjunct along with the regular training methods of visual pedagogy and video modeling. Key Words: Oral health, Learning, Attention, Pediatric Dentistry, Motor skills Effect of Yoga Practices on Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia: A Case Report Garima Setia1, Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani2, Meena Ramanathan3, Sajeeth Manikanda Prabu4 1Ph.D Scholar, 2 Director & Professor, CYTER, 3 Deputy Director & Associate Professor, CYTER, 4 Assistant Professor, Medical Gastroenterology Email: setia.garima@gmail.com; 88002 54377 ABSTRACT Introduction: Nonulcer (Functional) dyspepsia indicates abdominal discomfort or pain with no obvious organic cause. Associated complaints include epigastric burning, bloating, belching, nausea. The Rome III Committee divided functional dyspepsia into Postprandial Distress Syndrome - PDS and b) Epigastric Pain Syndrome (EPS).The ancient Hatha yogic practices including Shatkarmas (cleansing
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  15 practices), asanas, pranayamahelps in cleansing, purifying and rejuvenating the digestive system. Aim: To study the effect Yoga practices on symptoms of non-ulcer dyspepsia Methodology: A case report of a 24 year old female was carried out as a joint effort between CYTER and department of Medical Gastroenterology, MGMCRI, Pondicherry. Patient having a diagnosis of functional dyspepsia from medical gastroenterology department, undergoing medical management was selected to be a part of the study. GSRS (Gastrointestinal symptom rating scale) and dyspepsia questionnaire were used to assess the symptoms. After collecting pre data, yoga practices were given for a period of 1 month and post data collected. Results: The patient showed a marked improvement in the symptoms both on GSRS and dyspepsia scale. The pre scoring for GSRS and dyspepsia questionnaire was 42 and 20 respectively while the post scores recorded were 32 and 12 respectively. Discussion: The patient was on medical management for 6 months after which she was referred by the gastroenterologist to undergo Yoga Therapy along with medical management. After 1 month of Yoga practice, the improvement in symptom score showed relief in symptoms like alleviation of epigastric pain, relief in heartburn, regurgitation and belching which can the result be of cleansing of digestive sytem and resulting improvement in digestion. The Yoga practices remove excess Pitta from the body and restoring the digestive fire, for proper functioning of the digestive system. Conclusion: The case study paves the way for further research into digestive problem like dyspepsia and its amelioration through Yoga Key Words: Functional dyspepsia, Shatkarmas, Yoga, digestive fire Effect of Physical Exercises and Dynamic Suryanamaskar on Breath Holding Time among College Girls Hemamalini1 & Duraisami V2 1 Ph.D, Research Scholar, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai. 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakottaiyur, Chennai-600127. ABSTRACT Introduction: Yoga is the science of right living and as such, is intended to be incorporated in daily life. It works on all aspects of the person: the physical, vital, mental, emotional, psychic and spiritual. Dynamic suryanamaskar significantly contribute for healthful living. Physical exercises are performed quickly and with a lot of heavy breathing. Yogasanas are performed slowly with relaxation and
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  16 concentration. The benefitsof various yoga improves body muscular strength, performance, stress reduction, attainment of inner peace and self-realization. Aim: The aim of the study was to find out the effect of physical exercise and Dynamic suryanamaskar on Breath holding time of college girls. Methodology: Sixty girls were randomly selected from Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University. Their age ranged from 21 to 23 years. The experimental variables used in the present study were three groups namely, Exp. Group I Physical exercises group, Exp. Group II Dynamic suryanamaskar group and Group III Control group. The criterion variables selected in this study were selected physiological variables. These variables can be assessed accurately only through Breath holding time. Results: The results proved that physical exercises group and Dynamic suryanamaskar group significantly improved Breath holding time (P <0.05). Dynamic suryanamaskar group was found to be better than physical exercises group in improving Breath holding time. Discussion: Regular exercise stimulates changes in the cardiovascular system, lungs, and muscle cells which improve athletic ability. Decrease in resting heart rate and a lowering of maximal blood pressure with sub maximal exercise. The cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) and pulmonary (lungs) systems work together to deliver the oxygen necessary for efficient (aerobic) energy metabolism to the exercising muscle. Oxygen is extracted from air in the lungs and then transported in the blood to the cells where it is extracted and utilized. The physiological variables of the schools girls are intended through Breath holding time which are directly involved in the physiological functions. Conclusion: During pre and post-tests, both the experimental groups exhibited a significant increase on Breath holding time immediately after the practices than the control group.For the experimental groups, the Breath holding time immediately after the practices is significantly higher for the Dynamic suryanamaskar group when compared to physical exercises group during pre and posts tests. Keywords: Dynamic suryanamaskar, Physical Exercises, Breath Holding Time.
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  17 Effect of YogicPractices on Selected Physical Variable among Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Adults Loganayagi S1 & Duraisami V2 1 PhD. scholar, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai–600127 2 Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai–600127 E-mail: logusrimal@gmail.com; 95519 72082 ABSTRACT Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition in women characterized by irregular or no menstrual periods, acne, obesity, and excess hair growth. PCOS is a disorder of chronically abnormal ovarian function and hyper and rogenism (abnormally elevated androgen levels). It affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS symptoms appear as early as adolescence in the form of amenorrhea (missed periods), obesity, and hirsutism, the abnormal growth of body hair Aim: The present study was designed to find out the effect of yogic practices on selected physical variable as Body Weight among polycystic ovary syndrome Adults. Methodology: For the purpose of the study, 30 polycystic ovary syndrome adults from Shri Krishnasamy College Chennai city aged between 18 to 25 years were selected. They were equally divided into two groups: experimental group (yogic practices group) and control group (no intervention). The experimental group was involved in yogic practices for the duration of twelve weeks. The control group was in active rest during the period of the study. This study employed the experimental random group design, with yogic practices as the independent variable and Body Weight as the dependent variable. Results and Discussion: The body weight was measured through weighing machine by kilogram. The pre and post-test means of the experimental group and control group statistically analyzed to find out the significance The adjusted post-test mean scores of yogic practices and control group were recorded as 71.04, and 79.49 respectively .The obtained f value of 10.73 of adjusted post-test means was greater than the required table required table value 4.21. This proved that there was significant difference among the means due to twelve weeks training on yogic practices on physical variable of body weight. Conclusion: The twelve-week yogic intervention significantly decrease the body weight in the post test data of experimental group, compared to the control group. This study proves the effectiveness of yogic practices on polycystic ovary syndrome adults. Keywords: polycystic ovary syndrome, yogic practices, body weight.
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  18 Effect of YogicPractices with Varma Therapy on Anxiety and Adjustment Variables among Middle Aged Type II Diabetic Men Murugesan S 1 & Elangovan R2 1 Associate Professor, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. 2 Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai. Email: murugesanyoga@gmail.com, 9443121146 ABSTRACT Introduction: The study was designed to find out the effect of yogic practices with varma therapy on Anxiety and Adjustment variables among middle aged type II diabetic men. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that there would be significant difference in yogic practices with Varma therapy group than the control group on Anxiety and Adjustment among middle aged type II diabetic men. Methods: To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty (30) middle aged type II diabetic men aged between 40 to 50 years were selected randomly into two groups, namely experimental group and control group of fifteen (15) subjects each. Training period of this study was twelve weeks. Experimental group underwent yoga practices with varma therapy practices for twelve (12) weeks. The control group was kept in active rest. The pretest and posttest were done for all two groups. To analyses the data (ANCOVA) test was used. The test of significance was fixed as 0.05 level of confidence. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was significant improvement in yogic practices with Varma therapy group than the control group on Anxiety (decreased) and Adjustment among middle aged type II diabetic men. Key words: Yogic practice, Varma Therapy, Anxiety, Adjustment
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  19 Yoga Practice ofthe Wellness Industry is set to Ride the Wave Come 2020 Manimekalai M1 & Elangovan R2 1 Yoga Lecturer, College of Allied Health Science, Sri Ramachandra |Institution of Higher Education and Research (DU), Porur, Chennai. 2 Professor and Head Faculty of Yogic Science, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (DU), K.K.Nagar, Chennai Email: m.manimekalai@sriramachandra.edu.in; 98413 68740 ABSTRACT Introduction: Yoga is industry learning in 2018 and expectations in 2020. The purpose of studied and reviewed the journal and article over half of the 200 million Yoga practitioners are of Indian origin. India, the birthplace of this ancient practice has resurfaced for the global market. Now it is being aggressively taken up by various health institutes, sports institutes, recreational institutes and even rehabilitation institutes all over India. The many health benefits that Yoga offers are said to be effective for treating a majority of ailments, like hypertension, insomnia, diabetes, sleep disorders, psychosis etc. With the advent of AYUSH Ministry yoga studios, equipment’s and other related start-ups have found a new place in the economy which is really convincing. Aim: The scope of the research the key reason for the widespread popularity of Yoga is the diversity of long-term benefits associated with the practice. On a general note, it is widely agreed that regular yoga practice increases the quality of life. Besides strengthening the practitioner, it provides them with better mental clarity, encouraging them to adapt to a healthier way of life and making them balanced physically, mentally and emotionally. It was Swami Vivekananda who introduced yoga to the Western world. Though initially yoga was considered mainly as a spiritual practice with religion - philosophical underpinnings, by the 1980’s, it became popular as the system of physical exercise across the Western world. But only one component of yoga - Hatha Yoga or the physical practice of the postures (asanas) - was understood. Methods: The method of Yoga industry is found a strong footing in the wellness industry. 2018 has ensured that Yoga and associated terms have made it to the top of web search results. Over the years, the number of practitioners has increased and the trend continues, making a conscious shift towards Yoga, meditation and personal well-being. These statements stand true as a global testament to this industry. According to global statistics, the number of Yoga practitioners is predicted to rise to a staggering 55 million people, by 2020 in the USA alone. The demand for yoga instructors, private lessons and yoga therapy has risen in the last two years, indicative of a healthy forecast for the industry in 2020.
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  20 Conclusion: Today, thisone component of yoga alone is booming and is part of a global wellness industry. Thus, it is safe to conclude that Yoga as a trend is only bound to grow at a faster pace and not stagnate anytime soon. Key words: Yoga, Industry and Education Holistic Approach by Integrating Yoga and Siddha Medicine in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes - A Prospective Cohort Study Rajalakshmi B1, Meena Ramanathan2, Ananda Balayogi Bavanani3, Sridharan R4 1Ph.D research Scholar, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Pondicherry 2Deputy Director and 3Director, CYTER, SBV, Pondicherry. 4Nodal Officer Siddha, Government of Puducherry. ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder which affects more than 62 million population in India. Currently life style related diseases are more common World Wide which paves way for holistic health care as it concentrates more on prevention and promotion of health. Siddha system of medicine and Yoga are traditional Indian systems of medicine which treat the individual as a whole and not the disease. Many number of studies was done in diabetes integrating Yoga and it summarized that yoga shows significant improvement in management of diabetes. There is only one observational study integrating Yoga and Siddha which shows positive beneficial effects on diabetes. Aim: To study the effect of integrated Yoga and Siddha medicine in the management of type 2 diabetes. Methodology: Siddha medication and Yoga therapy show beneficial effects on diabetes when given separately to individual patients. This study is planned to combine both Indian system of medicines by giving Siddha meditation along with Yoga therapy and to see its combined effect on blood glucose level, lipid profile, blood pressure, serum creatinine and quality of life. Conclusion: We hypothesize that combining both Yoga and Siddha system of medicine, which treat the patient holistically, will give better results and it will form a gate way for further studies. Key Words: Diabetes, Yoga, Siddha, Holistic, Integration, Quality of life
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  21 Effect of SimplifiedPhysical Exercises with Kayakalpa Yoga on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure among Obese Men Savitha D1 & Elangovan R2 1 Ph.D Scholar (Part Time), Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakottaiyur. (P.O), Chennai - 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India. 2 Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University),K.K Nagar, Chennai - 600 078, Tamil Nadu, India. Email: 23savitha@gmail.com; 98405 43953 ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity is a medical condition where excess body fat accumulates to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. Aim: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Simplified physical exercises with Kayakalpa yoga on Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure among obese men. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences due to Simplified physical exercises with Kayakalpa yoga on Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure among obese men in the Experimental group than in the Control group. Methodology: 30 obese men were selected randomly from Chennai between the age group of 30 to 40 years and were divided into two groups - the Experimental group and the Control group having 15 subjects each. Pre-test was taken for all the subjects of the Experimental group and the Control group on the selected dependent variables before the training program. Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure were measured using digital blood pressure monitor. The Experimental group practiced Simplified physical exercises with Kayakalpa yoga for twelve weeks and the Control group received no training. After the experimental period of twelve weeks, post-test was done on selected dependent variables. The obtained data was subjected to statistical treatment using Analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) to find out the significant difference between the Experimental group and the Control group. The test of significance was fixed at 0.05 level of confidence. Results: The result of the study on the selected variable showed that the Systolic blood pressure and Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased due to the practice of Simplified physical exercises with Kayakalpa yoga than the Control group among obese men. Conclusion: The hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence. Simplified physical exercises with Kayakalpa yoga has a significant effect in reducing Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure among obese men.
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  22 Keywords: Simplified physicalexercises, Kayakalpa yoga, Obesity, Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressure. Effect of Yoga Therapy with Diet Modifications on Adjustment and Self Confident Variables among Hypertensive Middle Aged Men Selvam AS1 & Elangovan R2 1 Assistant professor, Saveetha University & Meenakshi University (Deemed). 2 Professor, & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Saveetha University & Meenakshi University (Deemed). Email ID: yogamozhiselvam@gmail.com , 9659072749 ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypertension is a state in which Adjustment is above 140 mm Hg and Self confident above 90 mm Hg. It is the one of the leading risk factors for global death and disability-adjusted life years, hypertension caused 9.4 million deaths and 7.0% of global DALYs in 2010 (S.S. Lim, et. al 2010). Under and over activity of the genes FGf23, APOC3, TRS1, 9p21 are other cause of HBP. Improper biological clock and insufficient electrical activity are the main causes (American Heart Association's Council on Hypertension-2017). It is responsible for 60% of strokes and 40% of heart attacks Yoga therapy and Diet modifications practices helps to promote a balanced development of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing (www.yoga point.com). Aim & Objectives: The aim of this hypertensive paper was to present Research review positive changes influence by yoga therapy with diet modifications on Adjustment and Self confident. To find out whether there would be any significant difference on Adjustment and Self confident variables due to Yoga therapy with Diet modifications among middle aged obese men. Methodology: For the purpose of this random group experimental study, thirty (30) hypertensive middle aged men in Chennai were selected at random as subjects based on their Adjustment and Self confident and their age was ranged from 40 to 50 years. Yoga therapy with Diet modifications practices were given six days (Monday to Saturday) per week for twelve weeks. All the subjects were randomly assigned to experimental group and control group each consisted of 15 subjects. Experimental group was involved in yoga therapy with Diet modifications practices for twelve weeks, and the control group kept in active rest. The Yoga therapy with Diet modifications Techniques (Modification have done as per the subject’s capabilities). Initially pre-test was taken and after the experimental period of twelve weeks, post test was taken from all the two groups. The differences between initial and final Adjustment and Self confident variables were considered as the effect of yoga therapy with diet modifications on selected subjects. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) test
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  23 was used tofind out the difference among the experimental group and control groups. The test of significance was fixed as 0.05 level of confidence. Results & Discussion: The result of the study on the selected variables showed that for the experimental group on adjustment and self confident were significantly improvement due to the influences of yogic practices with diet modifications. Hence the hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence. Conclusion: It was concluded that Yoga therapy with Diet modifications practices significantly improved on Adjustment and Self confident than the Control group among hypertensive middle aged men. Yoga Therapy is an Add on Intervention in the Treatment of Bronchial Asthma Manivannan D1 1 Professor, Trustee & Research Associate, Hari Foundation, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District Email ID: manidayal1976@gmail.com, 9894539548 ABSTRACT Introduction: Asthma is a common inflammatory disease. The common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Yogic practices for the treatment of bronchial asthma using an integral technique physical exercise and yoga posture (Asanas) breathing practices and Pranayama, cleasing process (Kriyas) and meditation. Materials and Methods: The pre- test and post- test random group design and convenient sampling method was adopted. The study was conducted at Sri Hari Yoga Vidhyalayam (Run by Hari Foundation),Rajaplayam, Tamilnadu. The sample size for the study was 30 (15 in experimental and 15 in control groups). The study was carried out for the period of 6 weeks. Variable of the study: Dependent Variable Clinical profile includes chest expansion, number of attacks, use of medicines, pulse rate and respiratory rate. PEFR. Independent Variable Yoga Therapy Result: The post tests mean value of both groups showed that there was a significant difference in the clinical profile and PEFR between them. Discussion: It was proved that there was significant difference among the groups because of the yogic therapy. Hence null hypothesis was rejected and Alternate hypothesis was accepted.
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  24 Conclusion: After yogatherapy intervention there was significant improvement in chest expansion and PEFR rate. The number of attacks and usage of drugs are reduced. Key Words: Bronchial Asthma; YOGA; Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; Forced Expiratory Volume. Effect of Yogic Practices with and Without Therapeutic Exercises on Selected Risk Factors among Arthritic Middle Aged Women Leena Devi R1 & Elangovan R2 1Ph.D Scholar, Cente for Yoga Studies, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India. 2Professor and Head, Department of yoga Science, Meenakshi academy of Higher Education and Studies (DU), K.K.Nagar, Chennai. Tamilnadu, India. Email: leenasphysio@gmail.com Mob number: 9994925089 ABSTRACT Introduction: The aim of the life is to lead a happy, peaceful life. The quality of one`s life depends upon the quality of work one does. In today`s so called modern society, most of the people suffer from various sophisticated and incurable ailments. Today mankind is in need of a strong and healthy race. Hence it can be attained through practices of yoga. Arthritis is a degenerative, inflammatory and disabling joint disease. Knee Osteoarthritis, the most common type of osteoarthritis, which commonly affects people over 45 years of age but can occur at any time. It is the major cause of functional disability causing difficulties in daily activities of life, especially in women. By proper and regular practice of yoga with therapeutic exercises one can attain betterment in improving the quality of life of arthritis individual the efficacy of the above. Can be attained through this study. The risk of the condition increases with the age. Reasearch studies shows that arthritis is more common in women (26%) than in men (18%) and the incidence of osteoarthritis is more among middle and aged women. The expected number of arthritis would be more than sixty million arthritis disability by 2025 in India. Purpose of Study: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of yogic practices with and without therapeutic exercises on selected biochemical and electrolytical variables such as fasting blood glucose and potassium among arthritic middle aged women. Hypothesis:  It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences on selected risk factors among arthritic middle aged women due to yogic practices with and without therapeutic exercises of experimental groups than the control group.
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  25  It washypothesized that there would be significant differences on selected risk factors among arthritic middle aged women due to yogic practices with and without therapeutic exercises between the experimental groups. Methodology: To achieve the purpose of the study, random experimental group design was applied. Random sampling design was followed for selecting the samples. 45 samples of osteoarthritic women aged between 35to50 were selected, from them 45 samples were drawn by lots method and were randomly assigned into three groups consisting 15 subjects in each group. Pretest were taken for all three groups A, B and C on selected dependent variables before the training and post test were taken after the training programme for group A and B only after the training period of eight weeks. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to find out the significant difference between experimental groups and control group. The test of significance was fixed at 0.05 level of confidence. 1 .Experimental group A (Yogic practice group with therapeutic exercises; each15 subjects) 2. Experimental group B (yogic practice group without therapeutic exercises; each 15 subjects) 3. Control C ( in active rest ; each 15 subjects) Results and Discussion:  The results of the study indicated that there were significant difference on the selected dependent variables due to the effect of yogic practices with therapeutic exercises and yogic practice without therapeutic exercises than the control group. Hence the first hypothesis was completely accepted at 0.05 level of confidence with respect to fasting blood glucose and potassium variables.  The results of the study indicated that there were significant difference between the yogic practices with therapeutic exercises group and yogic practices group on selected variables among arthritic middle aged women. The second hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence with respect to the selected variables such as fasting blood glucose, and potassium variables. Conclusion: This study was concluded that  Yogic practices with therapeutic exercises ie, group-A, yogic practices without therapeutic exercises ie, group -B helped to control , fasting blood sugar and, improve potassium level among arthritic middle aged women than the control group C  Yogic practices with therapeutic exercises programme was a suitable training system to control fasting blood sugar ,improve potassium level among the arthritic middle aged women than yogic practice without therapeutic exercises programme.
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  26 Effect of TibetianYogic Practices on Selected Bio-Chemical Variables among Diabetic Women Ramakrishnan G1 & Elangovan R2 1Associate Professor, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. 2Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. Email ID: ramayogatherapy@gmail.com - 9841262874 ABSTRACT The present random group experimental study was designed to find out the Effect of Tibetian Yogic Practices on biochemical variables such as Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c among Diabetic Women. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences on Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c among Diabetic Women due to the influences of Tibetian Yogic Practices. To achieve the purpose of the study, 30 diabetic women aged between 30 to 45 years were selected randomly into two groups, one experimental group and one control group of 15 each. Experimental group (A) underwent Tibetian Yogic practices for the period of 12 weeks, six days per week for the maximum of 1hr 15min. The active control group (B) was not exposed to any specific training. Pre and post-test were conducted before and after the training for the above two groups. Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c were tested through blood test. The data pertaining to the variables collected from the two groups before and after the training periods were statistically analyzed by using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to determine the significant difference and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study showed that Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c were significantly decreased due to the influence of twelve week training of Tibetian Yogic Practices than the control group. The hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence. Tibetian Yoga group showed significant difference than the control group in decreasing Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c among Diabetic Women. The conclusion is that Tibetian Yoga could be effective in decreasing Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c among Diabetic Women. Key Words: Tibetian Yogic Practices, A-U-M Meditation, Fasting Blood Sugar, HbA1c and Diabetes.
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  27 Effect of YogicPractices with Steam Bath on Selected Physiological Variables among Obese Middle Aged Women Sujatha T 1 & Elangovan R2 1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. 2 Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. Email ID: sujatha.yogaworks@gmail.com – 9566194255 ABSTRACT In the present world, human beings are facing lot of problems due to strenuous working environment, improper food habits and extensive travelling. In particular, Middle aged obese women are facing problems like obesity, diabetic, menopause, low back ache, body pain, pregnancy etc. The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of yogic practices with and without steam bath on physiological variables such as body maSS index (BMI) and blood pressure (systolic) due to yogic practices with steam bath among obese middle aged women. It was hypothesized that there was significant differences due to yogic practices with steam bath experimental group than the control group on selected physiological variables such as body maSS index (BMI) and blood pressure (systolic) among obese middle aged women. For the purpose of the study, 30 obese men were selected randomly from Chennai between the age group of 40 to 55 years and were divided into two groups, the Experimental group and the Control group having 15 subjects each. Pre-test was taken for all the subjects of Experimental and the Control group on the selected dependent variables before the training program. The Body Mass Index was measured through Standard formula. The Systolic blood pressure was measured through Sphygmomanometer. Experimental group was given yogic practices for the period of 8 weeks, six days per week for the maximum of 1h and steam bath, 20 to 30 minutes and the Control group received no training. After the experimental period of eight weeks, post-test was done on selected dependent variables for all the subjects of the Experimental group and the Control group. The obtained data were subjected to statistical treatment using Analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) to find out the significant difference between the Experimental group and the Control group. The test of significance was fixed at 0.05 level of confidence. The results proved that there was a significant difference due to eight weeks .yogic practices with steam bath and control group on physiological variables such as systolic blood pressure (decreased and stabilized) and body mass index (decreased), compared to Control group obese among middle aged women. Hence the above hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence. Key Words: Yogic Practices, Body Mass Index, Systolic Blood Pressure and Obesity.
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  28 Psychosomatic Aspects ofYoga Amuthadevi K 1 & Elangovan R2 1 Ph.D Scholar (Yoga)-2019, Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. 2 Professor & Head, Faculty of Yoga Sciences, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. Email ID: amuthadevig@gmail.com ABSTRACT What is a Psychosomatic Disorder? Psychosomatic Disorder, also known as “somatic symptoms” or “somatoform” disorder, represents a group of disturbances characterised by thoughts, feelings, or behaviours related to somatic symptoms. This preoccupation with physical symptoms causes significant distress and disrupts the individual’s daily life. It is also be used to represent a situation where the mental factors start showing physical symptoms even when there is no physical disease. These medically unexplained physical symptoms may include headache, dizziness, chest pain, lower back pain, nausea, muscle soreness, breathing problems, hot or cold spells, numbness or tingling in parts of the body, lumps in the throat, a weak feeling in parts of the body, and a heavy feeling in the arms or legs. Traditional Yogic perspective: According to Yoga Philosophy the origin for Psychosomatic Disorder is a mental conflict and emotional repression. Traditional texts describe that this conflict causes an imbalance in the subtle life energy, called the pranic body. The mental disorders cause imbalances in the prana that governs the mind and thus manifests into somatic symptoms. To understand prana requires understanding of its subtypes, the five Vayus. Vayus possess specific actions on our physical structure and body functions. Each triggers certain emotions and holds certain mental stages. The pranic mechanism behind psychological disorder begins with the disturbance of
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  29 Prana Vayu bytaking the wrong impressions or thoughts and negative emotions. Secondly, the digesting functions of Samana Vayu become disturbed through wrong intakes and poor discrimination, than the other three vayus (Apana, Udana and Vyana) become disturbed. Thereby, the role of all five vayus in asana practice is considered as therapeutic movements. It requires energisation (Prana), expansion (Vyana), contraction (Samana), upward movements (Udana) and downward movements (Apana) in the right proportion and balance. Yoga is linked to the release of endorphins and the shift caused in neurotransmitter levels linked to chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin. This activation of parasympathetic nervous system, increases the inhibitory action of a hypoactive GABA system in brain pathways and structures that are critical for threat perception, emotion regulation, and stress reactivity. Treatment of psychosomatic diseases with Yoga  Yogasanas- Postures such as Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardhchakrasana, Vajrasana, Sukasana, Vipareera karni, Sashankasana, Bhujangasana, etc. are found to be highly effective in reducing the effect of psychosomatic disorder.  Pranayama- Pranayama along with other breathing exercises help in providing relaxation to the worked up mind. It also increases the inner awareness. Just the simple act of concentrating on each and every breath help in combating the challenging situations in a calm and composed manner. Deep breathing also helps in improving the overall health as it increases the level of oxygen in the blood. Respiratory diseases such as asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis and cough are also relieved. Pranayamas like Nadishuddhi, Chandranadi, Sheetali, Sheetkari, Bhramari are very effective in taming psychosomatic disorders.  Meditation and Relaxation techniques- Effective stress management is achieved through the techniques of deep relaxation like yoga nidra and the practices of meditation. The endocrinal system is regulated by these practices which bring the restoration of the harmony of the mind and body. In summary Yogic therapies are based on self-regulation of the patient, whereas pharmacotherapy or most of the psychotherapies foster dependence either on a physician or on a drug. Besides, Yoga Therapy remains an essential part of the multidimensional model of natural and spiritual healing. Healthy life style coupled with the practices and principles of Yoga will be great a relief for the psychosomatic diseases and means to promote the positive health as it helps in relieving stress as well as brings about the required physical, emotional and mental balance. Key Words: Psychosomatic diseases, Yoga therapy, vayus, Healthy life style
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  30 Effective Yogic Interventionto Improve the Self-Concept on HIV affected Adolescents Maneesh VM1 1 Auroville International Township, Pondicherry. Email ID: maneeshvm80@gmail.com - 9042009200/8078225201 ABSTRACT The study was designed to find out the effect of selected yogic practices on psychological variable Self-concept among HIV affected adolescents. The pretest and posttest repeated measures experimental design developed to reach the goal of the study, 30 boys were having HIV staying at child care center in Puducherry city aged between 13 to 19 selected underwent for yoga practices for 24 weeks, five days for a week for a maximum of one hour in the evening, the test were conducted as three intervals before the training and after the training of each three months. The variable measured by Tennessee self-concept scale (TSCS) questionnaire and the data were statistically analyzed by using SPSS. Repeated Measures ANOVA was done to determine the significance difference and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study was showed that there was a significant difference on Self-concept before and after the yogic practices; hence the hypotheses were accepted at 0.05 level of confidence. The conclusion was that there was an improvement on Self-concept before and after the yogic practices among HIV affected adolescents. Key words: Yoga, HIV, Self- Concept, Adolescents, Psychology
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  31 Therapeutic Compliance: Qualityof Life and Patient Adherance Behaviors to Anti-Diabetic Medication in a Tertiary Care Hospital Priyanga. J1, Senthilkumar2 , Vaishnavi Soundararajan3 , Krishna Seshadri4 1 PhD Scholar, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pondicherry. 2 Pharm. D, Clinical Pharmacist, Sri Ramachandra Medical College& Research Institute, Chennai. 3 MS Pharmacology, University Of Minnesota 4 Visiting Professor, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pondicherry. Email ID: jppriyanga28@yahoo.com - 9626088058 ABSTRACT Aim: To examine the degree to which patient’s quality of life is related to different anti-diabetic drugs and patient’s adherence to insulin therapy and oral hypoglycemic therapy. Objectives: 1. To determine Patient adherence to insulin therapy using MMAS-4 Scale 2. To determine Patient adherence to OHAs using MMAS-4 Scale 3. To determine Patient adherence to insulin and OHAs using MMAS-4 Scale 4. To assess quality of life Using WHOQOL – BREF (1996) Method: Data of 150 patients who attended the outpatient Department Of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Sri Ramachandra Medical Center. Data collected include patient demographics (age, sex, body weight, height, BMI), prescribed drugs, co-morbidities, personal habits and diets. Subjects were also asked to provide their latest FBS, RBS, PPBS and HbA1C levels. The subject’s quality of life was assessed using WHOQOL questionnaire. The Subject’s Medication Adherence was assessed using MMAS-4 scales. The collected data were statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS 14.0 version software. The results were represented as frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviations wherever applicable. One-way anova and post-hoc tests were performed to derive statistical significance between the reported mean domain scores between the three treatment groups. Results: In this study of 150 subjects, the QOL based on four domains: physical, psychological, social and environmental was assessed with respect to the anti-diabetic treatment regimen. Our respondents had a mean age of 54.86yrs, similar to the study by Yolanda V Martínez et. al. where the mean age was 58.7years conducted in Mexico. The perceived quality of life of patients on Insulin was reported ‘Good’ in 60% of patients but 46.67% of Insulin patients reported ‘Dissatisfied’ when asked about their
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  32 Perceived quality ofHealth. The reason that most of them gave regarding their low health quality was the use of needles associated with Insulin which made them perceive that their health status was bad. Similarly, maximum percentage of patients on OHA reported good quality of life (43.8%); but 33.71% were ‘dissatisfied’ with their quality of health, 34.83% said they were ‘neither satisfied nor dissatisfied’ and 29% reported ‘satisfied’. In patients taking both insulin and OHA, 50% perceived a ‘good’ quality of life while a maximum of 39.13% of patients were ‘dissatisfied’ with their quality of health. Conclusion: From this study we can conclude that the overall quality of life in the physical domain in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is reported to be better in OHA compared to Insulin or Both. The reported scores of QOL of patients that are on more than 3 diabetes medications were found to be lesser than those on one or two medications. The adherence to insulin therapy was found to be less when compared to those on oral hypoglycemic. We believe that a clinical pharmacist can play a vital role in educating the patients and removing the stigma associated with Insulin therapy. Impact of Yogic Practices on Occupational Stress among Employees Living in Vijayawada Ramalingeswara Rao J1 & Venkatachalapathi K2 1 PhD Research scholar, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 2 Assistant professor, Center for Yoga studies, Annamalai University. Email: jrraoyoga@gmail.com - 9959827999 ABSTRACT This paper is about occupational stress and management of stress those who were working in Vijayawada. Recently occupational stress is increasing due to competition, globalization as well as, economic crisis which is affecting about all countries when stress includes economic status it is also affects co-workers families and societies. All organization want to reduce and prevent the employee stress because of reduction on their productivity. So for reducing stress, yoga is a good intervention on all conditions for that purpose yogic training is given for a period of 2 months to selected IT professional (25 no’s) employees. Pre and post analysis of stress was analysed by using stress scale questionnaire. On assessment with statistical analysis, stress was significantly reduced for the employees (P < 0.05) when composed to control group. This shows that repeated training of yoga reduces stress and improves productivity. So it is concluded the yogic practices has high position impact on occupational related stress and it should be further extended.
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  33 Effect of PranavaYoga with and Without Anapanasati Meditation on Selected Physiological Variable among Old Aged Woman Sankaranarayanan S1 & Elangovan R2 1PhD Scholar, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. 2Professor & Head, Department of Yoga, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakottaiyur (P.O), Chennai – 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India. Email ID: sankartvs@gmail.com ABSTRACT Introduction: Old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease. Yogic practices are savior for the old aged people. Two independent variables were selected for the Study. Pranava Yoga i.e. “AUM” mantra & Anapanasati Meditation (mindfulness of breathing) Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Pranava Yoga with and without Anapanasati Meditation on selected Physiological variable among Old Aged Woman aged between 50 and 70 years. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that there would be significant difference in Physiological variable i.e Pulse Rate among old aged women due to the influences of Pranava Yoga with and without Anapanasati Meditation among old aged women than the control group It was hypothesized that there would be significant difference in Physiological variable i.e Pulse rate between Pranava Yoga with Anapanasati Meditation than the Pranava Yoga groups among old aged women. Methodology: 45 Old Aged Women from Chennai aged between 50 and 70 years were selected at random and were divided into three groups of 15 each. Pranava Yoga (Group A), Pranava Yoga with Anapanasati Meditation (Group B) and Control Group. Group A and B underwent the training for the period of 12 weeks, five days per week of 1 hour Results: The results of the study using ANCOVA showed that Pulse Rate were decreased significantly as a result of Pranava Yoga with and Without Anapanasati Meditation than the Control Group. Also, the Pranava Yoga with Anapanasati Meditation Group Pulse Rate level was decreased when compared to Pranava Yoga Group. Hence, the hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of confidence.
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  34 Effect of MantraChanting on Selected Cognitive Variables among Children with Cerebral Palsy Subbulakshmi K1 & Selvalakshmi S2 1Ph.D Scholar, Dept. of Yoga, TNPESU, Chennai. 2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Yoga, TNPESU, Chennai. Email ID: subhakadhir@gmail.com - 9790710790 ABSTRACT A pilot study was designed to find out the effect Mantra chanting on selected cognitive variables among cerebral palsy affected children. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences in cognitive variables such as memory and attention due to the influences of Mantra chanting. To achieve the purpose of the study, 30 male children with cerebral palsy from Chennai city aged between 8 and 12 years were selected randomly and they were divided into two groups namely Experimental group and control groups of 15 subjects each. Experimental Group underwent practice of mantra chanting for the period of eight weeks, six days per week for the maximum of half an hour in the morning. The Control group was not exposed to any specific training but they participated in the regular activities. The pre-test and post-test were conducted before and after the training for both the groups. The cognitive variables memory and attention were measured by the MMSE Questionnaire (Mini mental state examination) .The data pertaining to the variables collected from the two groups before and after the training period were statistically analyzed by using T test method. The results of the study showed that the experimental group showed significant improvement in memory and attention due to the influence of Mantra chanting. Key Words: Cerebral palsy, Mantra chanting, Memory, Attention Effect of Selected Yogic Practices on Selected clinical and Psychological Variables among Ankylosing Spondylitis Sujay Prakash R1 1 PhD Scholar, Centre for Yoga, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu. Email ID: sujayprakashramanan@gmail.com - 9030808757 ABSTRACT Ankylosing spondylitis a type of arthritis that affects the spine. This disease affects about 0.1% to 0.5% of the adult population. Ankylosing spondylitis is a systematic disease with varied symptoms and may not be limited to the joints. Yoga uses gentle stretching exercises to help alleviate pain and increase flexibility. It helps stabilize care to better support the spine. The study analysed the effect of effect of yoga for a period of two months on 20 Ankylosing spondylitis patients. They were randomly divided in to control and
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  35 experimental groups respectively.Control group obtained as usual treatment and care whereas for the experimental group yogic protocol which includes the combination of various postures related to yogic cervical reform, low back pain, depression as well as morning stiffness. The outcome measure of this study, when correspond to the variables as pre and post-test, all variables showed a significant improve (P< 001) on experimental group. This showed that yogic protocol is much significant on Ankylosing spondylitis patients. This study needs more duration and to be extended in future. Role of Pranayama in Geriatric Filarial Lymph Edema Patients GnanasekaranVijayalakshmi1, RLJ.De.Britto2, Ashwani Kumar3, Meena Ramanathan4 1Sr.Technical officer (nursing), VCRC, ICMR, Puducherry 2Scientist ‘F’, Vector control Research Centre (VCRC), Indian Council of Medical and Research(ICMR), Puducherry 3Director, VCRC, ICMR, Puducherry 4Deputy Director, Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Email ID: vijiswa1993@gmail.com; 9362149864 ABSTRACT Introduction: Pranayama, the fourth limb of Ashtanga yoga is extremely beneficial to mankind in maintaining sound and harmonious physical and mental health. The science of Pranayama is intimately connected with the autonomic nervous system and brings its functions under conscious control through different breathing patterns and movements of diaphragm and lungs. In human beings, the breath is an active bridge between the body and mind and Pranayama is considered as a conscious manipulation of one’s own breathing. Regular practice of Pranayama induces a positive impact on respiratory and cardiovascular functions and enhances the vagal tone. In turn, it reduces stress and strain by improving the oxygenation of the human systems including the brain. Hence the overall physical and mental health improves. Each type of pranayama has its own beneficial effects based on the factors like the use of mouth, nostrils, constriction of laryngeal muscles, position of the glottis etc Lymphatic filriasis, is mosquito transmitted disease. It affects the lymphatics resulting in dilatation of lymph vessels. This lymphatic damage causes stasis of lymph in the lymphatics and adjacent intercellular spaces leading to swelling described as lymph edema. Lymph stasis predisposes to repeated bacterial infection clinically known as acute dermato-lymphangio adenitis (ADLA) in the affected limbs and leads to further progression of swelling. In filariasis, lymph edema is mostly in lower limb for the reasons unknown though posture, weight bearing and gravity are considered as risk factors. If left untreated, chronic edema
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  36 causes disfigurement ofthe limb and immobility. Further, the quality of life (QoL) will deteriorate leading to stigma then stress and depression. Hypothesis: Regular and repeated practice of Pranayama will be effective on filarial lymph edema patients. Methodology: Yoga is one of the complementary treatments for filarial lymph edema patients as some of the asanas promotes lymph drainage. However, geriatric lymph edema patients may not be able to perform asana due to various reasons like arthritis, stiffness of muscles and so on. Practices such as Bhramari pranayama, Nadi shodana, Ujjayi pranayama, Kumbhaka (Antar kumbaka and Bahya Kumbhaka) would be taught to the participants of the study. It is envisaged to explore the active role of Pranayama as a major adjuvant therapy for filarial lymph edema patients. This study is proposed to be done in VCRC MMDP clinic Phases of Pranayama and their therapeutic role and mechanism Respiratory phase Thoracic & Abdominal Changes Effects on Lymphatics Inhalation Puraka diaphragm moves down Abdominal Volume decreases Abdominal pressure increases Positive impact on respiratory and cardiovascular functions and balances the autonomic system by enhancing the vagal tone. Static Antar Kumbhaka As above Tissue oxygenation Exhalation Rechaka Diaphragm raises Abdominal volume increases Abdominal pressure decreases Abdominal LNs stimulation Emptying of lymph trunks Static Bahya Kumbhaka As above Emptying of thoracic duct Discussion: Regular practices of Pranayama changes the intra-thoracic and intra-abdominal pressure through movements of diaphragm and improves the lymphatic drainage. Practices such as Bhramari pranayama, Nadi shodana, Ujjayi pranayama, Kumbhaka (Antar kumbaka and Bahya Kumbhaka) are very useful in alleviating stress, balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve and help calm down the mind. Kapalabhathi is one of the Shat Kriyas, cleansing techniques which promote bright intellect by active exhalation of the toxins, helps rejuvenate brain cells and improve the immune system. It activates the abdominal muscles which helps drain the lymphatic fluid resulting in reduction in edema. Conclusion: Pranayama rejuvenates the cells and systems of human body enabling it to function efficiently. The lymphatic system affected due to filariasis will work and help to drain the fluid. It improves the immune system and prevents recurrent ADLA. Due to supply of oxygen to all cells, they feel fresh and stress free and get good sleep. We hypothesize that regular and repeated practice of Pranayama will be effective on filarial lymph edema patients. Key Words: Filarial lymph edema, Pranayama, ADLA, kumbaka, lymphatic drainage
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  37 A Relative Effectof Asana, Pranayama and Mudra on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Corporate Sector Employees Yoga Lakshmi P1, Vaithianathan K2, Meena Ramanathan3 1Assistant professor (Sr.G), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 2Director - Sports, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai 3Deputy Director CYTER, SBV, Pondicherry. Email ID: govanyoga@gmail.com - 9487226943 ABSTRACT Introduction: Yoga appears to have very good potential for impacting multiple aspects of health and well-being which are interdependent. Yoga is an applied science that re-establishes the lost balance by enriching our mind. Most of us do not realize that like every other organ in the body the brain also needs energy and nourishment every day. Like exercising keeps the body healthy, yogic exercises does the same for mental health. Corporate employees report a continued feeling of anxiety and stress that hampers their mental health and wellbeing. Yoga plays a major role in alleviation of stress and anxiety thereby enhancing quality of life (QoL) and promoting overall well-being. Background: The energy consumed by the brain is high when compared to other organs. Brain works like a computer. It processes information through the sensors, some of the body parts works like a input and some works like an output, in between the brain works like an Central Processing Unit (CPU). Cognitive decline continues to be one of greatest health threats affecting the young minds who work in the IT industry. It becomes imperative to identify means by which cognitive integrity can be maintained. Hence we planned to conduct a prospective study comparing Asanas, Pranayamas and Mudras in relation to their functional activities. Hypothesis: To study the effect of an integrated schedule of asana, pranayama and mudra for enhancement of mental health and wellbeing in employees of corporate sector. Methodology: Scientific studies across the globe have shown that, Yoga is beneficial to reduce the stress and cortisol levels (which is a stress marker) and perceived stress. Thereby enhance neuropsychological functions responsible for memory, attention and executive functions. We plan to measure parameters such as are salivary cortisol, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5). The intervention will be selected asanas, pranayama and mudra given twice a week, for 12 weeks. Pre and post intervention data will be collected and Analysis of Co- Variance will be applied to calculate the results obtained. If it is significant Scheffes, Post Hoc Test is needed.
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  38 Discussion: Mental healthis defined as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potentiality, is able to cope up with the normal stresses of life, and is able to make a significant contribution to the community. Cognitive development is related to mental abilities and mental processes, such as perception, learning, memory, thinking, language, concept-formation, reasoning, decision making, problem solving, creative activities etc Conclusion: Yoga helps rejuvenate, which will enhance the QoL in totality. Hence, we hypothesize that integrated schedule of asana, pranayama and mudra will enhance the mental health and wellbeing in employees of corporate sector. Keywords: Corporate sector, Integration, anxiety, stress, QoL, wellbeing Compiled & Designed by Dayanidy G, Lecturer, CYTER of SBV Dr Meena Ramanathan, Deputy Director, CYTER of SBV Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, CYTER of SBV
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