RESEARCH UPDATES IN YOGIC PRACTICES AND TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICES Authors: Sahu M , TIWARI A AND GAUTAM VL
ABSTRACT
Yoga is an ancient Indian way of life, which includes changes in mental attitude, diet, and the
practice of specific techniques such as yoga asanas (body postures), breathing practices
(Pranayamas- Anulomaviloma, Bhastrikaand Bhramari), and meditation to attain the highest
level of consciousness. Since a decade, there has been a surge in the research on yoga, but few
reviews regarding yogic practices and Transcendental meditation (TM) in health and disease.
The Transcendental Meditation technique or TM is a form of silent mantra meditation,
developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The meditation practice involves the use of a mantra
and is practiced for 15–20 minutes twice per day while sitting with one's eyes closed. Keeping
this in view, the relevant article were considerable health benefits, includes improving
cognition, respiration, reduced cardiovascular risks, BMI (body mass index, blood pressure and
diabetes. Yoga also improves and ameliorated joint disorders.
Keywords: Yoga, Consciousness, Pranayama, Transcendental meditation, Health Publication date: 01/12/2023 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2023/December/MS_IJBPAS_2023_7611.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.7611