Effect of Rajyoga meditation on galvanic skin response: Cross-sectional study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Physiology - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Rajyoga meditation is a mental process of connecting self with supreme consciousness and is simple and scientific technique to elicit physical and mental relaxation responses. Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) is one of the physiological indicators of autonomic nervous system balance and mental status. This study was designed to assess the effect of Rajyoga meditation on GSR. Objective: To evaluate and compare the effect of Rajyoga meditation on GSR. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 30 subjects doing Rajyoga meditation since more than 6 months and 30 age-matched control subjects not doing Rajyoga meditation. GSR was recorded using standard instrument. Results: It was found that the GSR in subjects doing Rajyoga meditation (mean GSR = 34.63) was significantly less (p<0.0001) than the GSR in control subjects not doing Rajyoga meditation (mean GSR=46.6). Conclusions: Rajyoga meditation practitioners have lower GSR which may indicate lower stress levels in them.
Authors and Affiliations
Hemant Bhaskar Makone, G R Naghate, Syeda Afroz
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