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 g
Sponsors
Dr Swathi P S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Normal vision (6/6) as checked using Snellenâ??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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Working MemoryTimepoint: At baseline and immediately after the session | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognition and attentionTimepoint: At baseline and immediately after the session | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Apar Saoji
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Outcome results
None listed