Impact of 4 weeks Yoga training on Anxiety level and Guna in Substance Abuser
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of yoga on anxiety and guna of substance abusers. 28 drug abused men, from a de-addiction centers, with the mean of age29.04±8.36years participated in the randomized control trial study for 4weeks yoga intervention. VPI and STAI-Y were used to assess guna (Satwa, Rajas and Tamas) and anxiety of the subjects. Pair t test were used to compare within the group. Result showed significant increment in Sattvaguna scores (p=0.000) and decrement in Tamasguna scores (p=0.000) after 4 weeks yoga intervention. However no significant improvement was observed in Rajas gunascores. State and trait anxiety were significantly decreased (P=0.000) after the intervention. Thus this study has shown that yoga practice as an adjunct therapy can help in improving Sattva guna and reducing anxiety level in substance abuser.
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Naorem Jiteswori Devi
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