Effect Of Kundalini Meditation On Some Physiological Variables Indicating Relaxed State & Parasympathetic Dominance

Meditation is now recognized as a different physiological state scientifically as relaxed & calm mind with parasympathetic dominance.This study is performed on two expert meditators of sahaj yoga kundalini meditation. Objectives of this study is to find out whether regular meditation practice could lead to rapid “stress reduction” & control over autonomic nervous system. Method: Various physiological variables like heart rate, respiratory rate , galvanic skin response are measured before, during & after meditation & electroencephalography is performed during meditation. The following physiological parameters were assessed respiratory rate , heart rate & GSR by physio-pac instrument &elecroencephalography by neuropage plus before, during & after meditation. Result: Heart rate , respiratory rate are reduced during meditation session & GSR is increased suggesting parasympathetic dominance .EEG findings suggest relaxed state. Conclusion: This study shows a relaxed & calm state of mind during meditation with parasympathetic dominance