Mind-Body Practices for Academic Well-being: Assessing the Benefits of Yoga Nidra and Seated Meditation among College Professors
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Yoga Nidra, Seated Meditation, Mind Body, healthAbstract
This systematic review delves into the potential benefits of Yoga Nidra & Seated Meditation, on the mental health of college professors. With the increasing prevalence of stress-related issues among academia, there is a growing interest in alternative interventions to alleviate mental health challenges. This review examines existing literature to evaluate the effects of Yoga Nidra practices & Seated meditation, on stress reduction, anxiety management, sleep quality enhancement, and overall psychological well-being among college professors. The findings suggest that regular practice of Yoga Nidra & Seated Meditation, may contribute positively to mitigating stress levels, improving coping mechanisms, and enhancing overall mental health outcomes in this demographic. However, further research is warranted to elucidate the specific mechanisms through which Yoga Nidra & Seated Meditation, exerts its therapeutic effects and to establish its efficacy as a complementary approach to mental health care in academic settings. Many people will at some point in their lives experience some form of anxiety or mood disorder, according to global statistics on the prevalence of these conditions. Self-help therapy has employed mind-body techniques like Hatha Yoga and sitting meditation, which are particularly helpful for those in demanding professions like professors and teachers.
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