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An exploration of the effects of pranayam breath procedures on work, relationships, health, and spirituality- [e-book]

서명/저자: An exploration of the effects of pranayam breath procedures on work, relationships, health, and spirituality - [e-book]

초록/해제: 요약 : This mixed-methods study examined the perspectives and experiences of longtime practitioners regarding their daily pranayam breath practice. The aim was to explore the influence of pranayam on focus and attention, and its collateral effects on everyday life, especially work and relationships.

초록/해제: 요약 : Nine subjects working in different professions were interviewed. They then responded to twelve statements using Likert Scales. The interview data were analyzed for themes, while the mean, median, and mode were calculated for the Likert Scale data. The qualitative and quantitative data were then compared to each other.

초록/해제: 요약 : The analysis of the interview transcripts revealed 7 themes: pranayam procedures, focus and concentration, influence on work performance, influence on relationships, health and diet, spiritual views, and the single most salient influence of pranayam on everyday life. The analysis of the Likert Scale data showed high levels of agreement with the interview data in the areas of focus and attention span; clarity; ability to overcome feelings of suffering and sorrow; physical and mental stamina; ability to experience kindness and compassion; discipline or self-regulation; quality of relationships; preparation for deeper levels of meditation; enhanced performance for the rest of the day; ability to experience deeper insights; ability to make changes; and agreement that sitting in quiet meditation after pranayam increased its influence.

초록/해제: 요약 : The main implication of this study is that a regular practice of pranayam breath procedures meditation can be beneficial. The most provocative result was the influence of pranayam on an increased ability to direct attention. Examples included enhancement of focus on a work task, holding a conversation without the interruption of extraneous thoughts, a good sense of self, less reactive irritable responses, mindfulness and increased awareness, the state of presence, and peacefulness in everyday life.

초록/해제: 요약 : This research provides groundwork for future studies. Subjects could include adolescents, students (including those at risk), and anybody suffering from trauma, anxiety, diminished focus, or stress. A qualified, experienced instructor of pranayam methodologies would be needed to teach the breath procedures to the subjects.