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Yoga and Meditation as a Mental well being Technique


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The yogic practices not only serve as prevention and cure of physical disorders but also result in mental peace and higher psychic and spiritual attainments. In the yogic psychophysiology of the pranic system, the body, mind and spirit work in an integrated manner. Expansion of consciousness takes place through the awakening of the charkas. The outcomes of Yoga and meditation in various studies have shown beneficial effects in desirable psychosocial outcomes, clinical outcomes, neuropsychological and health care utilization.

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Yoga, Meditation, Mental Well-Being
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Monika Sharma
Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
S. C. Manchanda
Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India

Abstract


The yogic practices not only serve as prevention and cure of physical disorders but also result in mental peace and higher psychic and spiritual attainments. In the yogic psychophysiology of the pranic system, the body, mind and spirit work in an integrated manner. Expansion of consciousness takes place through the awakening of the charkas. The outcomes of Yoga and meditation in various studies have shown beneficial effects in desirable psychosocial outcomes, clinical outcomes, neuropsychological and health care utilization.

Keywords


Yoga, Meditation, Mental Well-Being



DOI: https://doi.org/10.15614/ijpp%2F2010%2Fv1i1-2%2F49732