Abstract

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF YOGA TO ENHANCE ETHICS IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

Dr. T. Ganesan*

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this review is to enhance the appreciation of Yoga and Meditation as an ethical way of life in Medical students, Faculties and Researchers. Methods: Literary search, only peerreviewed, published manuscripts were considered. Results: We included published studies, University Medical Education research findings of the effect of Yoga on various parameters. Conclusion: Yoga is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow. Every living being has sanctity and dignity of its own and it should be respected just like we expect to respect our own sanctity and dignity. In simple words, we should show maximum possible kindness to every living being.

Keywords: Yoga, Medical education, ethics.