Evaluation of Emotional Dimensions of the Subjects Practicing Integrated Yoga
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2014
Pages:
1344 - 1348
Sources ID:
29916
Notes:
PT: J; UT: WOS:000413506900186
Collection:
Yoga-Based Medical Interventions
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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Emotional intelligence (EI)/Emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to monitor one's own and others' thinking and actions. 1EI is related to quality of life. To assess the effect of the Integrated Yoga module on emotional dimensions of the participants. The study includes 30 subjects between 20-60years of age who came to Prasanti Kutiram for yoga practice and 30 age matched controls. In this study the EQ test developed by Prof N. K. Chadha which was standardized and validated with reliability of 0.94 and validity of 0.92 was given to all the subjects on admission to SVYASA which measure emotional dimensions of emotional competency, emotional maturity and emotional sensitivity. All the subjects of this study participated in asanas, pranayama, cyclic meditation, notional correction, devotional sessions, supervised practice sessions (by trained experts) for one hour daily. After one week of integrated yoga therapy, same questionnaire was given to subjects. Same questionnaire was also given to control group after one week without any intervention. EQ analysis (n=30) showed significant increase (P<0.001) in maturity and competency (r=0.233, 0.371 respectively) and decrease in sensitivity after intervention as compared with pre intervention among the participants, whereas no difference was found in any emotional aspects among the controls before and after the test was performed. Significant increase in EQ in the present study suggests that participants may strike a balance between emotion and reason, are aware of their own feelings, show empathy and compassion for others, and have high self-esteem. Yoga enhances the EQ of the participants which helps them balance emotion and reason.