Study of Effect of Meditation on BMI
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2014, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Background and Objective: Meditation is described as condition of inner tranquility and attaining of higher state of consciousness. The present study was undertaken to find out the effect of meditation on BMI. Material and method: The study was conducted on 74 subjects in the age group of 45 to 55years of either sex. BMI was recorded before and after two months training of meditation. Results: BMI was decreased and was statistically highly significant. Conclusion: Meditation practice found to reduced the BMI.
Authors and Affiliations
Sangeeta J. Sarkate , Sangita R. Phatale , P. S. Bhakare
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