MEDITATION: A STRESS RELIEVER
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 25
Abstract
In this study, cardiovascular parameters and respiratory functions of those practicing meditation were compared with those of non-meditators. Stress is the greatest disorder of the modern society. Health is immensely influenced by one’s mental state. Yoga and meditation have been extensively studied for their beneficial effects on human health. The present study is aimed at determining the effect of Raja-Yoga meditation on pulmonary functions and cardiovascular parameters. Here, Forced Vital capacity[FVC] and Forced Expiratory Volume in First second[FEV1]are the pulmonary function tests done. The cardiovascular parameters are the Heart Rate and Blood pressure. Meditators had significant decrease in resting heart rate and diastolic blood pressure. Forced Vital Capacity and Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV) also significantly increased in Raja -Yoga meditation when compared to non-meditators. The study shows Raja-Yoga meditation confers significant benefits in respiratory functions and cardio vascular parameters
Authors and Affiliations
Gujjala Radhika, Aruna Kumari
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