Neurohemodynamic correlates of ′OM′ chanting: A pilot functional magnetic resonance imaging study

Kalyani, Bangalore G.; Venkatasubramanian, Ganesan; Arasappa, Rashmi; Rao, Naren P.; Kalmady, Sunil V.; Behere, Rishikesh V.; Rao, H.V. Rajanarsing; Vasudev, M.K.; Gangadhar, Bangalore N.

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“…[33] In a previous study on neurohemodynamic correlates of “OM” chanting showed limbic deactivation and similar observations were recorded in vagal nerve stimulation used in the treatment of depression,[34] which is common in COPD, bronchial asthma and can affect the quality of sleep, quality-of-life and diseases condition. [353637]…”

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Effect of Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting on pulmonary function in healthy individuals: A prospective randomized control trial

Mooventhan¹,

Khode²

2014

Int J Yoga

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Background/Aim:Yoga is an ancient Indian science as well as the way of life. Pranayama is a part of yoga, which improves pulmonary function in combination of many pranayama, but the aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of only Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting on pulmonary function in healthy individuals.Materials and Methods:A total of 82 subjects were randomized into the study group (SG) (n = 41) and control group (CG) (n = 41). Baseline assessment was performed before intervention for both groups. SG practiced Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting for the duration of 10 min (5 min for each practice)/day for the period of 6 days/week for 2 weeks and CG did not practice so. After intervention post-assessment was performed for SG (n = 40) and CG (n = 39). Statistical analysis was performed by Independent samples t-test and Student's paired t-test with the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16 (2007, USA).Results:The result showed a significant improvement in peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced expiratory flow (FEF)25% and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) along with a significant reduction in weight in SG compared with CG in independent samples t-test. Significant improvement in slow vital capacity (SVC), forced expired volume in 1 s (FEV1) along with PEF, FEF25% and MVV; Significant reduction in weight and body mass index were observed in SG unlike in CG in Student's paired t-test. No significant changes were found in forced vital capacity, FEV1 /SVC and FEF50% , between and within the group analysis of SG and CG.Conclusion:Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting are effective in improving pulmonary function in healthy individuals.

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Effect of Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting on pulmonary function in healthy individuals: A prospective randomized control trial

Mooventhan¹,

Khode²

2014

Int J Yoga

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“…It also enables the development of mindfulness of the 'present moment' thus potentiating self-control over one's thoughts, feelings and actions [23]. A novel study by Kalyani et al [36], studied hemodynamic correlates of 'OM' chanting and reported that it produced limbic deactivation. They observed significant deactivation bilaterally during 'OM' chanting in comparison to the resting brain state in orbito-frontal, anterior cingulate, parahippocampalgyri thalami and hippocampi.…”

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Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

Bhavanani¹,

Majewski²,

Tiwari³

2016

J Alt Med Res

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Introduction: Cancer survivors are often severely affected physically, mentally and emotionally after passing through modern medical treatments. As Yoga conjointly emphasizes body-mind-spirit thus enhancing physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavla, India initiated a three week residential intensive retreat for cancer survivors to empower them in their journey, "back to health and wellbeing". The aims and objectives of the present study is to evaluate the effects of this residential program for cancer patients on their psychological well being, and determine if or not these effects were sustained at follow up after three months.

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“…In Yoga, the role of OM sound is considered as a soothing, relaxing and unbroken thought to meditate upon (Kumar et al, 2010). Neuroimaging study on chanting of "OM" sound suggests the involvement of limbic system such as left anterior cingular cortex (ACC) and amygdale (Kalyani et al, 2011). These regions are involved in assessing the salience of emotional and motivational information and the regulation of emotional responses (Bush, Luu, & Posner, 2000).…”

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“…These regions are involved in assessing the salience of emotional and motivational information and the regulation of emotional responses (Bush, Luu, & Posner, 2000). Kalyani et al (2011) suggested that "OM" chanting may also have confounding effect on relaxation based on the cortical structures observed in the study.…”

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Neuro-cognitive aspects of “OM” sound/syllable perception: A functional neuroimaging study

Kumar

Guleria

Khetrapal

2014

Cognition and Emotion

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The sound "OM" is believed to bring mental peace and calm. The cortical activation associated with listening to sound "OM" in contrast to similar non-meaningful sound (TOM) and listening to a meaningful Hindi word (AAM) has been investigated using functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The behaviour interleaved gradient technique was employed in order to avoid interference of scanner noise. The results reveal that listening to "OM" sound in contrast to the meaningful Hindi word condition activates areas of bilateral cerebellum, left middle frontal gyrus (dorsolateral middle frontal/BA 9), right precuneus (BA 5) and right supramarginal gyrus (SMG). Listening to "OM" sound in contrast to "non-meaningful" sound condition leads to cortical activation in bilateral middle frontal (BA9), right middle temporal (BA37), right angular gyrus (BA 40), right SMG and right superior middle frontal gyrus (BA 8). The conjunction analysis reveals that the common neural regions activated in listening to "OM" sound during both conditions are middle frontal (left dorsolateral middle frontal cortex) and right SMG. The results correspond to the fact that listening to "OM" sound recruits neural systems implicated in emotional empathy.

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Neurohemodynamic correlates of ′OM′ chanting: A pilot functional magnetic resonance imaging study

Cited by 107 publications

References 11 publications

Effect of Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting on pulmonary function in healthy individuals: A prospective randomized control trial

Effect of Bhramari pranayama and OM chanting on pulmonary function in healthy individuals: A prospective randomized control trial

Effects of an Intensive 3-Week Yoga Retreat on Sense of Well Being in Cancer Survivors

Neuro-cognitive aspects of “OM” sound/syllable perception: A functional neuroimaging study

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