Abstract

EFFECT OF PRANAYAMA ON SLEEP- A REVIEW

Mary Thabitha E. T.*, Vijay B. Negalur and Srinidhi Dhanya B. S.

Abstract

Pranayama is one among the Ashtanga. After the ethical practice Asana and Pranayama is mentioned for the maintenance of wellbeing of the Mind. In the present era people are leading busy unhealthy life style, not considering the wellness of mental health, this in turn leads to the development of Anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances etc. In India 33% of adults have insomnia. Another study found that 57.2% of respondents had poor sleep quality.[1] Sleep is the important one which nourishes the body and maintains the body’s wellbeing.

Keywords: Pranayama, Sleep, Chitta Vritti, Insomnia.