Effect of Surya Namaskar on Sustained Attention in School Children

Javadekar, Parag; K, Manjunath N.

doi:10.4172/2157-7595.1000110

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“…Physical activity interspersed and slow breathing and relaxation as mentioned earlier. Hence, the present study speculated that physical activity of any form followed by supine rest can influence the attentional processes [14]. Another area where yoga has found application is health care.…”

Section: Yoga and Its Effect On Coping With Stressmentioning

confidence: 69%

A Study on the Relationship between Flow Theory and Yoga Therapy and its Effects on Coping with Stress

Kulkarni¹,

Murali²,

Patki³

2017

IJMH

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Introduction: Flow has been expressed more as an experience than as a concept. Its surreal explanations have made individuals curious to experience and learn more about it. The flow theory attempts to describe the concept based on its characteristics thus making it easier to understand and measure. Stress yet another subjective experience which is used variably by individuals to describe various life situations. The subjectivity in stress prevails due to peoples changing dynamics of coping with it. Every individual maybe affected differently by a stressor and have different coping styles. One of the coping mechanism widely used by people is the practice of Yoga Therapy. Yoga Therapy is based on set of principles and practices and are reported to help individuals deal with stress. Methodology: The population was women practicing Patanjali Yoga. The criterion for inclusion was women with high disposition for flow, practicing Yoga at the same class. A sample of 10 women was obtained by screening them based on the Flow Dispositional Scale. Women with high scores on the disposition scale were included. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. Maximum variation approach to sampling was used in order to incorporate a range on participants and to derive richer data. Results: Participants with high disposition to flow when practicing Yoga could be categorized largely as having normal to mild stress. Thus the findings of the research are in line with the proposed hypothesis stating that flow aids stress coping mechanisms. Conclusions: All the respondents agreed that the practice of yoga has been facilitative in a number of positive changes in them and thus has had a similar effect of those associated with them. They have stated that the practice of yoga has made them calmer and helps them control their emotions and thoughts. They are more composed when facing difficult situations and has made them into optimistic problem solvers. This stability and attitudinal change has helped them to be available to others not just physically but mentally. They tend to respond and contribute to conversations by being analytical and empathetic.

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Section: Yoga and Its Effect On Coping With Stressmentioning

confidence: 69%

A Study on the Relationship between Flow Theory and Yoga Therapy and its Effects on Coping with Stress

Kulkarni¹,

Murali²,

Patki³

2017

IJMH

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“…At the physical level, it enhances flexibility 12,16,20,21 , improves muscular strength and endurance 22,23 , power 24 , burns calory 25,26 , improves digestion 27 , losses fat 28 , betters coordination 29 , relieves spinal disorders 19,30 , controls cholesterol level 31 , reduces blood pressure 32 and pulse rate [33][34][35][36] , improves cardio-respiratory efficiency, 10,11,18,[37][38][39][40] , etc. At the mental level, the practice of SN is very effective in reducing stress 32,41 , anxiety 42 , anger 43 , calmness of the mind 44 , makes more attentive 45 , enhances self-confidence 42 , etc. It works at the spiritual level as well; betters command over the body 46 , balances psychic energies 47 , and increases awareness forming a deeper connection between the body, breath, and consciousness 48 , etc.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Suryanamaskara is an Effective Practice for Overall Health Management: A Preliminary Review Study

Das,¹

2023

IJSSHR

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Background: With the increased physical inactivity and extreme demand for yogic culture worldwide, the author emphasized particularly one of the main yogic activities namely suryanamaskara (SN), or sun salutation, which has been carrying importance since the Vedic age. Purpose: The author did envisage analyzing as a preliminary review of how SN has been applied to overall health management. Method: A general google search was done for collecting articles, followed by major electronic databases which included Google Scholar, BASE, Semantic scholar, Science direct, ResearchGate, PubMed, DOAJ, and EBSCO. While searching, the keywords had been “surya namaskar*”, “suryanamaskar*”, and “sun salutation”. To enhance the chance of getting relevant articles, the author had gone through all references of each article and searched manually. Thereafter, the data were extracted. Result: A total of ninety-five (n=95) articles were amassed from all sources. Eight were excluded as they didn’t meet the inclusion criteria. The study had been done with 87 articles. Among these 87 articles, 24 articles were published particularly in yoga-related journals, 12 were published in health, physical education & sports-related journals, and the rest were in other journals. The average of publications on suryanamaskara in the first decade and second decade of the twenty-first century were 0.7 and 8.0 respectively. Overall, the proportion of physiological, psychological, health & fitness, biomechanical, combined, and other studies were 19%, 16%, 44%, 5%, 9%, and 7% respectively. Conclusion: Suryanamaskara had been applied as a medicine in different ways, to different health problems. It is highly established and proven as complementary medicine. Often used in place of a typical fitness program also.

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“…Randomized controlled trial (RCT) has been reported in which Surya Namaskar has been shown to increase selective attention among orphan boys. Many other qualitative studies have confirmed sound rationale for improving cognition and mindfulness with the practice of Surya Namaskar [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21].During Surya Namaskar the focus is drawn internally and the thinking process is diverted towards the yogic exercise, there is coordinated movements with breathing control and sequential flexion and extension that helps to relieve stress, increase mindfulness and to develop a calm outlook.…”

Section: Weight Reductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Holistic Nature of Surya Namaskar for the Millennials, Reviewing and Investigating its Scientific Rationale

Shukla¹

2019

JYP

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Effect of Surya Namaskar on Sustained Attention in School Children

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

A Study on the Relationship between Flow Theory and Yoga Therapy and its Effects on Coping with Stress

A Study on the Relationship between Flow Theory and Yoga Therapy and its Effects on Coping with Stress

Suryanamaskara is an Effective Practice for Overall Health Management: A Preliminary Review Study

Holistic Nature of Surya Namaskar for the Millennials, Reviewing and Investigating its Scientific Rationale

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