Plant Meditation as Part of Horticultural Therapy Reduces Stress Levels in Adults

Sathishkumar S., Beela G. K.

Abstract: Key issues: Stress is a typical factor and a normal emotion that develops in the mind as the body reacts to circumstances. Methodology: Thirty random samples were selected from College of Agriculture Vellayani randomly. Pre and post design study was adopted in this study, the participants were placed in the Horticultural therapy garden and were guided to plant meditation. The stress level was assessed before and after imparting plant meditation. The stress score was assessed using perceived stress scale. Result and Discussion: The mean perceived stress scale score of post - test was decreased after plant meditation. Post test score was comparatively less than pre - test score. Conclusion: The plant meditation as a part of Horticultural therapy was cost effective, non - invasive, non ? pharmacological, free from side effects and can be used as an effective intervention to improve the quality of life among adults especially to relieve stress.

Keywords: Horticultural therapy, Plant meditation, stress, adults

How to Cite?: Sathishkumar S., Beela G. K., "Plant Meditation as Part of Horticultural Therapy Reduces Stress Levels in Adults", Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 195-199, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23303143022, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23303143022