EFFECT OF THE 5 PRANAYAMAS VERSUS SUDARSHAN KRIYA ON NECK PAIN, STRESS AND ANXIETY IN COLLEGE GOING STUDENTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety and depression are both emotional responses that cause symptoms that are very similar, such as difculty sleeping, fatigue, muscle tension, and irritability. Whereas stress is usually caused by an external factor and is temporary, anxiety is persistent even in the absence of a stressor. Psychosocial factors are determinants, risk factors, and prognostic factors for neck pain. Aim: To nd the effect of the 5 Pranayamas versus Sudarshan Kriya on Neck Pain, Stress and Anxiety Methods and Material: Participants fullling the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. Informed and signed consent was taken from participants prior to commencing the study. Pre-readings were taken. Participants were randomly allocated in 2 groups, 15 in Group A and 15 in Group B respectively. Group A was given Sudarshan kriya and Group B was given 5 types of Pranayamas for 4 weeks 5 days a week for 30 minutes each day. Results: Paired and unpaired t test was used for within and between group analysis where p<0.05. Conclusion: The study concludes that Sudarshan kriya was more effective in reducing neck pain, stress and anxiety as compared to the 5 Pranayamas given individually.