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EFFECT OF SATTVAVAJAYA CHIKITSA IN THE FORM OF RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON ANIDRA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Priyanka Rawal* and Prof. Mahesh Vyas

Abstract

Background– In Ayurveda, Nidra is considered as one of the tripods of life. In present era, change in life style and several environmental and social distresses are significantly influencing the stress levels that disturb human’s mental or physical equilibrium. Chronic stress leads to Insomnia, which is considered Anidra. If it is not treated properly in earlier stage, it may lead to anxiety and other psychosomatic disorders. To avoid all these things Sattvavajaya therapy is an essential type of treatment modality mentioned in Ayurveda Classics for Withdrawal of mind from harmful objects. Aim-To evaluate the effect of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa in the management of Anidra. Material and Method- A 40 years old male patient suffering from signs and symptoms of Anidra since 3-4years consulted OPD, Dept. of Basic Principles, and IPGT & RA. Patient was treated with relaxation techniques. Relaxation therapy started with Shithilikarana Vyayam, Suryanamskara along with Nadishudhi Pranayam, Bhramri Pranayam and finally with Yog Nidra.Total time duration about 45 min in the morning. Total duration of therapy was 28 days. Assessment of the efficacy of therapy was done on the basis of relief in the scores given to sign and symptoms of Anidra. Result and Conclusion: At the end of the treatment, there was satisfactory relief found in chief complaints of patient so can be concluded that the Sattvavajaya Chikitsa is effective in the management of Anidra.

Keywords: Anidra, Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, relaxation technique.