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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Effects of the meditations from Indian psychology on stress
Authors
Sreedharan Namboothiri N, Dr. Rekha Sharma
Abstract
This study explores the efficacy of Indian psychological meditative
practices—specifically yoga, tantra, and mindfulness—in alleviating stress
among individuals in modern society. Rooted in the ancient Panchakosha model of
Indian philosophy, the research employs a structured intervention program
addressing five layers of human existence: physical, emotional, energy,
knowledge, and bliss. A quasi-experimental pre-post design was employed
involving 81 participants with stress-related symptoms identified through
psychological clinics. Over a period of three months, participants underwent a
daily 40-minute guided regimen incorporating asanas, pranayama,
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and tantric archetype meditation
drawn from Srividya traditions. Pre- and post-intervention stress levels were
assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), revealing a statistically
significant reduction in perceived stress (mean reduction = 11.44, p <
0.0001), affirming the hypothesis that Indian meditative practices reduce
stress effectively. No significant correlation was found between stress
reduction and gender or age, indicating the universality of the method’s
effectiveness. Further, the use of positive archetype implantation in tantra
was found to influence cognitive function and emotional balance, aligning with
Carl Jung’s theories on archetypes and their neurological correlates.
Complementary literature supports the influence of yoga and chanting on
neurobiological and gut-brain axis regulation. The study concludes that these
integrated Indian meditative practices offer a promising, non-pharmacological
alternative for stress management with holistic psychological benefits. Though
limited by a short duration and lack of EEG validation, the findings provide a
foundation for future longitudinal and neurocognitive research in
cognitive-neural psychology, and suggest the potential of ancient Indian wisdom
in contemporary therapeutic paradigms.
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Sreedharan Namboothiri N, Dr. Rekha Sharma "Effects of the meditations from Indian psychology on stress". International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-8
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