Effect of yogic practices on insomnia and its induced health disorders - a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.719Keywords:
Yoga, Insomnia, Mental Health, Physical HealthAbstract
Introduction: Insufficient sleep is a global problem that is becoming increasingly common in today's scenario. Insomnia, a common sleep disorder which make hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause to wake up too early and not be able to get back to the sleep. It is estimated that 10-15% of the world population has insomnia. Insomnia not only affects the sleep pattern but also affects the holistic health of an individual.
Aim: To explore the understanding of using Yoga practices to overcome insomnia and its induced health disorders by going through published scientific literatures
Objectives: The current systematic review was carried out with the objectives to see the effect of Yogic practices on Insomnia and its induced health disorders.
Method: In accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, the electronic databases Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane and Jane has been searched from 2010 to 2022. All 41 studies were reviewed. Randomized control trail, cross-sectional studies, quasi experimental, Pilot study were followed in majority of papers.
Results: After reviewing all the research, it is evident that Yogic practices are very effective on Insomnia along with the health disorders induced by it.
Conclusion: After reviewing various literatures it can be concluded that yoga not only helps in management of insomnia and its induced disorders but also provide an holistic development to the body which can provide a delighted lifestyle.
Keywords: Yoga, Insomnia, Mental Health, Physical Health.
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