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- Title
Effect of Vrikshasana on depression patients.
- Authors
Varshini, Vindhiya; Preetha, S.; Priya, Jothi
- Abstract
Introduction: Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which is originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, goals, and also for people to come out of their depression. People with more stress and depression can undergo certain asanas for themselves to calm down and be in a normal posture. The study is done to evaluate the effect of Vrikshasana on depression people. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 depression patients were chosen from yoga center. Hamilton rating scale for depression (HAM-D) was used to analyze the depression level before and after Vrikshasana. Results: Using the values taken by the HAM-D, it is proven that Vrikshasana has an effect on depression. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that Vrikshasana has a positive impact on depression patients. Vrikshasana will relieve depression patients from long-term medications.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, p2869
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal