Breathing-based meditation (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) increases sense of coherence. No-cost stress prevention

IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine
Agnieszka Banaś-Ząbczyk , Paweł Jakubczyk , Barbara Pikuła , Anna Sendera , Marta Kopańska
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Abstract

Background and aim

Our society deals with multiple challenges such as psychological stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as disasters, crises including the pandemic crisis, and the current war. Excess stress can manifest itself in a variety of emotional, behavioral, and even physical symptoms, which strongly correlate with deterioration of health and a decrease in quality of life. Sense of coherence (SOC) is a central pillar of Antonovsky’s salutogenic model of health and it is focused on the relationship between health, stress, and coping. The SOC scale comprises the evaluation of the sense of comprehensibility (SC), the sense of manageability (SM), and the sense of meaningfulness (SMF), which are associated with both physical and psychological health.

Methods

The Mind-Body Medicine intervention breathing-based meditation (SKY-Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) was evaluated to assess its impact on the sense of coherence of practitioners in a pilot trial. The study groups consisted of 132 practitioners of SKY during the Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!+) and 128 not participating/not practicing (260 in total). Both groups filled out SOC-29 questionnaire twice, on day first and sixth. Based on the SOC-29 test, SOC, SC, SM, and SMF have been evaluated in both groups.

Results and conclusion

Experience with the SKY breathing technique showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) increase of the sense of coherence of practitioners. Also, the senses of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness increased by 12%. The SKY exercise does not require any additional preparation, or equipment and may present a no-cost solution to help deal with stress and life demands.

以呼吸为基础的冥想(苏达山克里亚瑜伽)增加了连贯性。无成本应力预防
我们的社会面临着多重挑战,如心理压力、焦虑和抑郁,以及灾难、危机,包括大流行危机和当前的战争。过度的压力可以表现为各种情绪、行为甚至身体症状,这些症状与健康状况的恶化和生活质量的下降密切相关。和谐感(SOC)是安东诺夫斯基健康健康模型的核心支柱,它关注健康、压力和应对之间的关系。SOC量表包括对可理解感(SC)、可管理感(SM)和意义感(SMF)的评估,它们与生理和心理健康相关。方法对身心医学干预呼吸冥想(SKY-Sudarshan Kriya Yoga)进行评估,以评估其对练习者连贯感的影响。研究小组由132名青年赋权研讨会(YES!+)的SKY实践者和128名未参加/未实践的人组成(共260人)。两组在第一天和第六天分别填写了两次SOC-29问卷。基于SOC-29测试,对两组的SOC、SC、SM和SMF进行了评估。结果与结论:SKY呼吸技术的经验显示有统计学意义(p <0.05)从业人员的连贯性意识增加。此外,可理解性、可管理性和意义感也提高了12%。SKY演习不需要任何额外的准备或设备,并且可能提供一种无成本的解决方案来帮助应对压力和生活需求。
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Advances in integrative medicine
Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
11.80%
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审稿时长
15 weeks
期刊介绍: Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.
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