None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Trataka: The volunteers in the trataka
session will be performing yogic
visual gazing using a candle
light. The practice
involves preparatory eye
exercises followed by three
stages of
Sponsors
Dr Swathi P S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Normal vision (6/6) as checked using Snellenââ?¬•s chart, Physical health will be evaluated through routine clinical examination by a trained physician; psychological health will be assessed through GHQ 12, Participants with prior experience of yoga practices of minimum six months, Participants having the right hand dominance will be included since handedness impacts psychophysiology differentially
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: We will exclude participants with any known eye disorders, including refractive errors, colour blindness, glaucoma, cataract, history of Ophthalmological surgeries, including laser surgeries, and the presence of cognitive or neurological disorders, respiratory or cardiac disorders, sensory abnormalities. Participants who have difficulty in focusing/concentrating and history of smoking or alcoholism which may influence the psycho-physiological functions and Female participants during pregnancy or lactation. Additionally, assessments of female participants will be avoided during the menstrual phase as the menstrual cycle is known to influence the cognition and autonomic nervous system activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart Rate VariabiltyTimepoint: At baseline and immediately after the session | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart Rate, Breath rate and visual reaction timeTimepoint: At baseline and immediately after the session | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Apar Saoji
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Outcome results
None listed