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International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN: 2249-8109

Volume 11, Issue 1, May 2014 pp 81-82

Research Article

Study of Effect of Meditation on BMI

 

Sangeeta J. Sarkate1, Sangita R. Phatale2, P. S. Bhakare3

{1Assistant professor, 2Professor and HOD, 3Assistant Professor}

Department of Physiology, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, INDIA.


Academic Editor : Dr. Aher K.R.

Abstract

 

Background and Objective: Meditation is described as condition of inner tranquility and attaining of higher state of consciousness. The present study was undertaken to find out the effect of meditation on BMI. Material and method: The study was conducted on 74 subjects in the age group of 45 to 55years of either sex. BMI was recorded before and after two months training of meditation. Results: BMI was decreased and was statistically highly significant. Conclusion: Meditation practice found to reduced the BMI.