healt care
Conditions
Interventions
long term regular practitioner of Sudarshan Krya and practices (min 3 years, more tan 5 days per week practicing prograe plus once per week group program
comprehensive 6-day "
Sudarshan Kriya nad practices"
program consisting of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercise), Sudarshan Kriya (rhythmic breathing exercise), relaxation techniques, stress management, group processes and team work
Sponsors
The Art of Living
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: control 1 and control 2 - age from 20 to 55 years, BMI (body mass index) from 20-30, for control 1 - regularity in practicing Sudarshan Kriy and practices at least 3 years for control 2 - interest in yoga and relaxation exercise and willingness to participate in this three month study, no previous expirience on breathing technjigue and Sudarshan Kriya nad practices
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: chronic diseases, serious health problems, drug and alcohol addiction, pregnancy and psychiatric disorders. practicing other other relaxation technique and/or intense physical activity during research study for control 1 - non regularity in practicing Sudarshan Kriya nd practices for control 2 - previous expirience in SK and P, or regular practis in any other spiritual practise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| significant influence of the AOL program on psychological wellness of the treated subjects | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physiological parameters show smaller changes that are additionally shielded by the large deviations for the most biomedical parameters as well for brain function | — |
Countries
Europe
Contacts
Public Contactdr. sci. Sanja Kostrun
Art of Living Croatia Research
Outcome results
None listed