Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Benten Books
Released: 2011
Psychophysiological Impact Of Yoga And Yagna (Paperback)
This book is a great attempt in the area of interdisciplinary research. Originally it is an outcome of the exhaustive research work done in the field of physiology,
psychology and traditional techniques of yoga & yagna in interdisciplinary manner. The book provides scientific evidences to the society and scientific community
regarding our richness in the availability of effective yogic techniques and yagna for ailments of certain psycho-physiological problems. This book describes the
historical aspects of our traditional systems of yoga and yagna along with the vast review of scientific research work done during last sixty years. Basically this
book covers some simple base line studies on selected aspects of dhyaan, japa, yagna and yagic exercises (including pranayama and specific asanas) on certain clinico-physiological, hematological, bio-chemical, psychological, and electro-physiological parameters of human health. This book expalins the methodology applied and gives rationale to it. It provides data table along with the statistical analysis in the form of standard deviation, mean, p-values etc. A chapter is fully devoted to discussion of results. Impact of dhyaan, japa, yagna and some of yogic exercise such as pranayama and asanas on each and every parameter are separately discussed along with their implications. Book also provides authentic references for the same. It is hoped that the book will establish its reputation among readers as a resource in the area of interdisciplinary research among the fields of yogic sciences, physiology and psychology.
About the Author
The author is working as Associate Professor and head of department in the department of clinical psychology in the School of Yoga & Health, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. He dedicated his life & devoted himself to the well known visionary saint of 21st century Vedmurti Pandit Shri Ram Sharma Acharya, founder of Shantikunj, a world famous spiritual sanitorium situated on the bank of holy river Ganga at Haridwar. Dr Sao is a scientist in interdisciplinary areas credited with master degree in the discipline of Zoology, Psychology & Yogic Science & Holistic Health. Owing to his deep research insight he completed his Ph.D on Zoology and psychology. He is still doing PhD in the area of yogic sciences. He has keen interest in the interdisciplinary research regarding these areas. Credited with quality research papers published & presented in national & international seminars, the author has contributed significantly to develop body of knowledge for interdisciplinary research. He is expert of spiritual counsling, psychospiritual therapy and yoga therapy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Review
Variable Discription
Material and Methods
Results and Discussions
Summary
References
Appendix