Everyday stress may lead to adverse conditions such as anxiety, fear, anger, depression Stress may arise due to a number of reasons which can include the inability toĬope with work pressure, economic conditions or family issues ( Smitha, Xin, Lian, & Robinson, 2017). Distress further leads to chronic stress ( Thapliyal et al., 2017) which, if poorly managed may lead to more serious illnesses ( Sharma, Dhall, Gedeon, & Goecke, 2013). Technically stress is classified as Eustress termed as positive stress, NeustressĪnd Distress ( Thapliyal, Khalus, & Labrado, 2017). Has termed stress as the most meaningful subject for humanity ( Szabo et al., 2012). Stating the medical, social and philosophical importance of stress, Hans Selye
Response of the body” ( Szabo, Tache, & Somogyi, 2012). Stress, a word formerly coined by Selye, is defined as “the non-specific neuroendocrine Keywords: EEG, pre-frontal cortex, vagus nerve, amygdala Untouched research areas of Loud Om meditation using EEG is suggested in the paper.įurthermore, future research directions are also suggested. Size and with different control groups are required. Neuroimaging studies, EEG studies, evoked potentials studies and other methods studies.Įven though the existing research evidenced capability of Om meditation in curingĪnxiety and depression, more rigorous studies with better design, with larger sample Studies on Om meditation are categorized under four different heads: Their results and different techniques adopted to study the effect of Om meditation The survey includesĪ large number of papers covering the research previously conducted by many researchers, To explore all the relevant work done in the field of Om meditation. Vagus nerve, amygdala and others but also affects the heart rate and respiratory rate.Ĭonsidering the healing effects of Om meditation, through this paper, we are trying Meditation not only affects the various parts of the brain, such as pre-frontal cortex, The “Om” mantra is also considered as the very name of the absolute. Om mantra chanting, a simple and easy to practice, also comes under the aspect of Meditation and yoga both have positive effects on physical, as well as mental health.