DOAJ Open Access 2017

Effects of , a Multicomponent Breath-Based Yogic Practice (), on Perceived Stress and General Well-Being

Christine Tara Peterson PhD Sarah M. Bauer BS Deepak Chopra MD Paul J. Mills PhD Raj K. Maturi MD

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Stress-induced disorders such as anxiety represent the leading causes of adult disability worldwide. Previous studies indicate that yoga and other contemplative practices such as pranayama , or controlled yogic breathing techniques, may be effective in the treatment of mood disorders and stress. In this study, 142 individuals (mean age = 43 years; SD = 13.90) participated in a 3-day retreat program during which they learned Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya , which is a yogic practice that includes both deep breathing and meditation techniques. Participants were instructed to practice the kriya each day for 21 minutes. After 6 weeks of daily practice, participants reported subjectively lower levels of perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale) and higher levels of general well-being (General Well-Being Scale) compared to baseline. These results support the notion that Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya may represent a natural treatment for stress reduction.

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Christine Tara Peterson PhD

Sarah M. Bauer BS

Deepak Chopra MD

Paul J. Mills PhD

Raj K. Maturi MD

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PhD, C.T.P., BS, S.M.B., MD, D.C., PhD, P.J.M., MD, R.K.M. (2017). Effects of , a Multicomponent Breath-Based Yogic Practice (), on Perceived Stress and General Well-Being. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587217730934

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Tahun Terbit: 2017
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1177/2156587217730934
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