Review ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

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Outcome of yoga nidra practice on various mental health problems and general wellbeing: a review study

Int J Community Med Public Health. 2019;6(1):446-449.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185286

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Abstract

Mental disorders comprise a wide range of mental health problems with different symptoms. The most of the mental health disorders can be successfully treated with proper treatment and care by health facilities. The yoga founders were great saints and sages from India. The great Yogis presented rational interpretation of their experiences of yoga and brought about a practical and scientifically sound method within every one’s reach. Yoga nidra effectively provides impact on stress, anxiety levels, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms like rage and anxiety and increased feelings of relaxation and peace after yoga nidra as a therapy.

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  1. Government Yoga and Naturopathy College and hospital, Chennai
  2. Independent Siddha Researcher, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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