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Research Paper | Yoga and Meditation | India | Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023

Immediate Effect of Yoga Nidra Technique for Physiological Variable Resting Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure, Hemoglobin, Vital Capacity, Breath Holding, Physical Fitness Index and Recovery Periods

Rtn. Chandrakanta Barik

Abstract: Yoga Nidra a technique which creates tremendous impact on the physical body and mind, its controlled breath & focus with progressive muscle relaxation. While undergoing practice of Yoga Nidra, individual focused on each part of the body or group of muscles one by one or at a time and mentally relaxing any physical tension if individual have there. A body scan can help boost self-awareness of the harmonious mind-body connection. While individual feel stress, the body?s neuro responds by releasing hormones that increase your blood flow, blood circulation & pressure and increase heart rate. Stress is an emotional or physical tension. It can come any time anywhere from any event or thought that makes unwantedly you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. A hypothesis has been constructed to meet the objectives of proposed research work shown significant effect of Yoga Nidra Technique for reduce stress. This work was based on experimental research. The proposed research is on sample of 34 persons was taken from the Government Sports Hostel Klinga Stadium those are used to stay in Kalinga Stadium Bhubaneswar, Odisha. All participants are used to practiced Yoga Nidra Technique for 45 minutes under the supervision of certified yoga trainer. Results recorded on questionnaire, scores recorded pre and post of training of Yoga Nidra. There was a significant increase in scores after intervention. After compare the mean, standard deviation practice of Yoga Nidra Technique in ordered to reduce stress & Anxiety.

Keywords: Yoga, Yoga Nidra, muscle relaxation, stress, Anxiety

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023,

Pages: 432 - 433