Exploring the Effect of Trataka (A Yogic Cleansing Technique) and Cold Eye Pack on Eye Strain During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Three-Arm Trial

Saoji, Apar Avinash; Swathi, PS; Bhat, Raghavendra; Bansal, Bhavit; Mohanty, Sriloy; Raj Lakshmi, R K Roshni

doi:10.1089/jicm.2023.0175

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“…The beneficial effects of yoga have been evidenced across diverse occupational fields. In recent studies, yoga practices are found to be useful in managing pain ( 23 ), chronic venous insufficiency and fatigue ( 24 ), visual strain ( 25 , 26 ) among various occupational groups. Specific yoga practices such as meditations have been found specifically for improving sleep as well as anxiety ( 27–29 ).…”

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Effect of cyclic meditation on anxiety and sleep quality in sailors on merchant ships—A quasi-experimental study

Paranthatta,

George,

Vinaya

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundSailors undergo anxiety and sleep disturbances due to prolonged journeys and the nature of their work on ships. Earlier studies indicate Cyclic Meditation (CM) being beneficial for managing anxiety and improving sleep quality. Thus, the current study was designed to investigate the effect of CM on anxiety and sleep quality among sailors.Materials and methodsFifty sailors were assigned to experimental (n = 25) and control (n = 25) groups. The experimental group received 45 min of CM, 7 days a week for 3 weeks. Control group continued with their routine activities and were offered CM practice the following 3 weeks. Hamilton Anxiety Scale for anxiety (HAM-A) and the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep along with blood pressure and pulse rate were taken at baseline and by the end of 3 weeks. Data were analyzed using Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (RM ANOVA) for within and between group effects.ResultsSignificant differences were found between the groups following 3 weeks for all the variables. Experimental group demonstrated reduced anxiety (p < 0.001) and improved sleep (p < 0.001) along with improvements in blood pressure and pulse rate. The control group did not show any significant changes following 3 weeks.ConclusionCM could be incorporated as a routine for sailors to manage their anxiety and improve sleep quality during the period on board ships.

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