Part I
The Psycho Physiological Effects of Sürya Namaskära According to Various Ancient texts.

Part II
A Study of the Role of “Combined Yoga technique In Children’s Memory.”

Dissertation submitted by
VIKAS RAWAT
Under the Guidance of
Dr. RAMACHANDRA G. BHAT.
Dr. GEETHA APPACHU
Dr. H.R. NAGENDRA

PART I - LITERARY RESEARCH

THE PSYCHO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SÜRYA NAMASKÄRA ACCORDING TO VARIOUS ANCIENT TEXTS.

ABSTRACT.

Sürynamaskära (an ancient Indian yoga) is the art of solar vitalization. "Sürynamaskära" is Sanskrit word, which means obeisance or prostrations (Namaskära) to the sun (Sürya). It is a complete meditative technique in itself as it includes Asanas, Pranayama, Mantras and Mudras. Süryanamaskära is yogic practice, consist of twelve yoga postures. These postures generate pränä, the subtle energy, which activates the psychic body. In yogic physiology the body consists of physical, pranic, mental, intuitive and spiritual components. The more subtle aspects are the more powerful. Mind drives the body. The mind and the body are inseparable. They are intimate and in the final analysis depend on each other for their existence. At the same time, the power of the mind is unimaginable. Yogic techniques aim at developing flexibility in the body and mind.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

SUMMARY
Süryanamaskära is yogic practice, consist of twelve yoga postures. The twelve postures create the physical matrix around which the form of the practice is woven. These postures generate pränä, the subtle energy, which activates the psychic body. In yogic physiology the body consists of physical, pranic, mental, intuitive and spiritual components. The mind and the body are inseparable. They are intimate and in the final analysis depend on each other for their existence. At the same time, the power of the mind is unimaginable. Yogic techniques aim at developing flexibility in the body and mind. The physical stimulation from each äsana enhances präëa çakti, allowing us to better focus and concentrate our mental and physical energies at the Chakra location.

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, süryanamaskära is a complete meditative technique in itself as it includes äsana, praëäyama mudrä and mantra. It is a practice for the strength of the body, senses, and the mind, and for the elimination of diseases and also for inner happiness and ultimate liberation from trans-migratory existence. Therefore, to become healthy and happy one should practice the süryanamaskära in accordance with scriptural injunctions.

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PART II

A Study of the Role of “Combined Yoga technique In Children’s Memory.”

ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: This work put forth the following objectives: To study the effect of Combined Yoga Practice on Memory; to analyse significant difference between the memory scores of the group before yoga practice and after; to analyse significant difference between the academic performance of this yoga group before yoga practice and after; and to study the differences in memory scores of the yoga group with the Non yoga (control group) group.
METHODS: In this stratified randomized control study 60 children satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. 30 consenting boys were in Yoga group and 30 were in Non Yoga (control group).
The data of the subjects in the two groups were analyzed to find out the effectiveness of regular sessions of combined yoga practice in improving memory.
The Yoga group experienced combined yoga practices comprising of Surya namaskara, Gayatri mantra chanting and Nadisuddhi Pranayama in scheduled and supervised sessions every day. The control group managed their normal routine activities. Wechsler Memory Scale and the percentage academic records of marks scored in school examinations was assessed before and after 25 days as Pre and Post assessments. Pre assessment data of the Yoga group and Non Yoga group (Control group) were checked for normal distribution by using Shapiro-Wilk test.The data shows a slight deviation from normality (Shapiro-Wilk test), so non-parametric testing was adopted. Pre-post comparisons of the 1st day and 25th day of the Yoga group and Non Yoga group (Control group) were done using Mann-Whitney test.The two groups show no significant difference in Pre assessment: (Mann-Whitney test). There is a significant difference in the Post assessment (Mann-Whitney test). Thus, the mean of the yoga group is significantly greater than that of the Non Yoga (Control group).

The academic records of the participants of the Yoga group and Non Yoga group (Control group) was subject to t-test to analyze the significant change in the academic percentage of marks from Pre testing condition to Post testing condition.
RESULT: The findings are discussed with reference to the hypothesis Regular practice of Surya namaskara, Gayatri mantra chanting and Nadisuddhi Pranayama as a combined practice improves memory. This hypothesis was proved by the yoga group.
The combined yoga practice was able to influence the participants in their performance on the memory test and also their academic records.

Key words: Combined Yoga Practices, Memory.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

The present study evaluated the changes after Combined yoga practice and normal routine activity in school going children through their academic records and the Wechsler Memory Scale test at the beginning and at the end of 25 days. For this study the design was two groups pre-post comparison. Independent Wilcoxon test and for between group comparisons repeat measures Mann-Whitney test was tabulated. There was a significant change in academic scores in both yoga group and Non yoga (Control) group, but the percentage of change was high in yoga group when compared with the non yoga control group. Both groups show a significant pre-post improvement: p< 0.001 for both groups (Wilcoxon test). in memory as assessed by Wechsler memory scale after 25days of combined yoga practice.
The objectives was, To study the effect of a combined yoga Practice on memory, to analyse significant difference between the memory scores of the group before yoga practice and after, to analyse significant difference between the academic performance of this yoga group before yoga practice and after and to study the differences in memory scores of the yoga group Non yoga (control group) with another group. Tools used for this study was WMS and Academic records of the students from school examinations. WMS consists of seven subtests.
The data of the subjects in the two groups (30 school students in each group) were analyzed to find out the effects of combined yoga practice of Süryanamaskāra, Gayätri Mantra chanting, and Nāòéçuddhi Prāëāyāma on school student’s memory.
The finding are discussed with reference to the hypothesis Regular practice of Süryanamaskāra, Gayätri Mantra, and Naòiçuddhi Präëäyäma as a combined practice improves memory. This hypothesis was proved by the yoga group.
The mean of the yoga group (95.63 ± 12.00) is significantly higher than that of the control group (87.90 ± 7.94). The combined yoga practice was able to influence the participants in their performance on the memory test.

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