Journal of Psychiatry

Scientific yogic meditation, an ancient technique for de-stressing stress

5^th International Conference on Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management

November 05-06, 2018 Bangkok, Thailand

M R Kotwal, CZ Rinchen and Hsin-Li Sony Liu

STNM Hospital, India
Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

Introduction: We live in an era of constant information and almost infinite possibilities. Multitasking leaves us stressed. Daily meditation physically transforms the cerebral cortex. The most unexpected and comforting recent research confirm that the human brain retains an astonishing degree of plasticity and capacity for learning throughout life. Our mental performance, despite a few glitches with short-term memory, does not peak until midlife, when the white matter in the loftiest parts of the brain is thickest. Aim & Methods: To evaluate efficacy of a self-learning de-stressing technique Swastya Sukha Satyam Shivam Sundram. Randomly assigned 60 students meditation group from 114 students practiced meditation for 12 weeks and rest formed control group. Five-step relaxation meditation is based on ancient wisdom of over 2500 years with modern scientific concept. Fivestep relaxation meditation practiced for 20 minutes 5 days weekly was taught to meditation group, while control group did not practice. Results: A questionnaire analyzed confirmed validity, reliability and reproducibility. Various factors (psyche, physical and life adjustment, happiness and moodiness) in the group that meditated two times a week for 12 weeks optimally showed statistically significant result (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Preliminary evaluation of an innovative relaxation meditation practice. The technique could be used in many medical situations which generate undue psychological stress and anxiety, to enhance well-being. The technique could promote health and prevent stress disorders. The technique can be fully explained and is most simple exercise that can induce a NU stress.

Biography :

E-mail: kotwal_1@hotmail.com