1 / 3

Effect of Yoga & Ayurveda On Self-Assessment of Sleep in Old Age

In addition to physical practices, a twice-daily herbal preparation from the ayurveda group, including mental and philosophical aspects, is helpful in sleep for older persons.<br>

7pranayama
Download Presentation

Effect of Yoga & Ayurveda On Self-Assessment of Sleep in Old Age

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. EffectofYoga& AyurvedaonSelf-AssessmentofSleep in OldAge BioLink: https://mytrendingstories.com/manish-sharma2/effect-of-yoga-ayurveda-on-selfassessment-of- sleep-in-old-age-myxzae Olderpersonshavetofacemanyhealth-relatedproblemsastheyage.Somecomplainthattheyget to sleep butdonot feelwell. But apart fromthese,sleeplessness isbecomingmorecommon, resulting in fragmented sleep. There can be many reasons for this, including stress, bad sleeping habits, noise, change of place, lack of mental or physical exertion, etc. Therefore, the present study wasdesigned tocompare the effectsof yogaandAyurvedaonself-evaluationofsleepinoldage. Yoga as a lifestyle practice has demonstrated beneficial effects in old age. The effectiveness and safetyofyogaintheelderlydeserveinvestigationforsuchbenefits. In addition to physical practices, a twice-daily herbal preparation from the Ayurveda group, including mental andphilosophical aspects,ishelpful insleep for olderpersons. The effects of yoga and Ayurveda on geriatric depression positively affect various aspects of sleep in generallyhealthyolderadults.Baduanjin, inparticular,taichiandsilveryogaprograms,or a combination of exercises, showed the most significant improvements in various sleep outcomes in olderadults.

  2. How toGetRestfulSleepin OldAgewithAyurvedaand Yoga Regularpractice ofyogaposesandrelaxationtechniques,breathingexercises,relaxation techniques,andmeditationregulateandcalmthebodyandsoothethenervoussystemthat,helps inimproveddeepsleep. In Ayurveda, sleep (neither too much nor too little) is described as a basic instinct of life, known as Nidra, which is especially necessary for older adults. One study states that certain Ayurvedic herbs canimprovesleepquality. PracticeAbhyanga Self-massage using Abhyanga Oil Massage – can calm the nervous system and lead to better sleep. Beforeorafterthebath,startbodymassagewithBhringrajoilwithafewsesameoralmondoil drops. Rich in medicinal properties, Bhringraj oil helps calm the nervous system for a balanced sleep cycle. DrinkWarmSpicedMilkbefore Bed Enjoy with a pinch of nutmeg in the milk of your choice one hour before bedtime. You will sleep comfortablyifyoumixcinnamonorgingerwithnutmeginmilk. Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium, which helps the brain manufacture melatonin (the hormonethathelpsregulatethesleep/wakecycle). UseEssential Oils Essential oils are carminative that are calming and grounding for the mind and spirit. Invest in an essential oil diffuser and high-quality essential oils like nutmeg, sandalwood, or frankincense, which inducedeepsleep. AyurvedicHerbs Some ayurvedicherbssuchasTagar,Brahmi,Jatamamsi,andShankapuspi helprelaxthenerves. Tagar is used to cure Vata-related disorders. In Ayurveda, Tagar is considered a sedative herb. Tagar can be taken in flowers, decoction, powder, or tablets. However, before consuming it, please consult adoctoronce.

  3. Theuse of Brahmioilgives calmnesstothe nervous system. Itcanhelpyousleepwell. • Jatamansi is used in Ayurveda to reduce stress. Jatamansi also has great importance in Ayurveda. It gives strengthtothe brain.Itcanalsohelpyourelaxthenervous system. • Shankhpushpicalmsyour mind bytreatinghypertension. Itcan helpyou sleepverywell. • Yoga&Pranayama • Research has given that the body can rest by practising yoga and peace of mind. It can lead to good sleep.Insuchasituation,someyogacanbepractisedbeforegoingtobedtoeliminatetheproblem ofsleeplessness. • Balasana • Uttanasana • ArdhaUttanasana • SuptaBaddhaKonasana • ViparitaKarani • Savasana Meditation We should meditate for 15 minutes to free our minds from worries and thoughts. Because as long as there is any worry or thought going on in our minds, we will not get sleep, and through meditation, wecangetdeepandsoundsleepbyreducing thethoughtsandcalming themind. Meditation and sleep both give us deep relaxation, but the quality of relaxation that results from meditationismuchmoreexcellent. However, meditationisnotasubstituteforsleep.Weneedbothsleepandmeditation.Meditationis a supplement to sleep. With regular meditation practise, we experience a deep and sound restful sleep.

More Related