Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study

Motherhood, though emotionally fulfilling, is physically and mentally challenging, that changes the women’s overall life. Hence, the perinatal period, in general as a whole, can be considered an extremely vulnerable period. Which includes layers of stressors like the skin of an onion. The present s...

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Main Authors: Devanshi Gala, J. K. Savalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dr. Chinmay Pandya 2022-07-01
Series:Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal
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Online Access:http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/258
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description Motherhood, though emotionally fulfilling, is physically and mentally challenging, that changes the women’s overall life. Hence, the perinatal period, in general as a whole, can be considered an extremely vulnerable period. Which includes layers of stressors like the skin of an onion. The present study was designed to assess the effect of the Suryanamaskar on stress in delayed-postpartum in Indian women. Method: 39 participants, enrolled using convenient sampling, were divided into 3 groups of 13 participants each. Group 1 was given a fast-paced Suryanamaskar module; Group 2 was given a slow-paced Suryanamaskar module; and Group 3 was given no intervention. Maternal Perceived Stress Scale (MPSS) questionnaire was used for data collection and paired t-test was used for analysis. Results: A very significant decrease was seen in the levels of stress in delayed-postpartum women of Group 1 (p<0.05), and Group 2 (p<0.01), and Groups 1 and 2 combined (p<0.01) after practicing the Suryanamaskar-based intervention; while no significant change was recorded in women of Group 3 (control group). Conclusion: Regular practice of the Suryanamaskar, even if has been practiced for a short duration, helps to reduce stress levels in delayed-postpartum women.
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spelling doaj.art-138f6c70a5b444828ae66816c858cd5c2022-12-22T02:05:51ZengDr. Chinmay PandyaDev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal2279-05782582-45892022-07-012010.36018/dsiij.v20i.258Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot StudyDevanshi Gala0J. K. Savalia1Research Scholar, Department of Ashtanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, GujaratProfessor, Department of Ashtanga Yoga, Lakulish Yoga University, Gujarat Motherhood, though emotionally fulfilling, is physically and mentally challenging, that changes the women’s overall life. Hence, the perinatal period, in general as a whole, can be considered an extremely vulnerable period. Which includes layers of stressors like the skin of an onion. The present study was designed to assess the effect of the Suryanamaskar on stress in delayed-postpartum in Indian women. Method: 39 participants, enrolled using convenient sampling, were divided into 3 groups of 13 participants each. Group 1 was given a fast-paced Suryanamaskar module; Group 2 was given a slow-paced Suryanamaskar module; and Group 3 was given no intervention. Maternal Perceived Stress Scale (MPSS) questionnaire was used for data collection and paired t-test was used for analysis. Results: A very significant decrease was seen in the levels of stress in delayed-postpartum women of Group 1 (p<0.05), and Group 2 (p<0.01), and Groups 1 and 2 combined (p<0.01) after practicing the Suryanamaskar-based intervention; while no significant change was recorded in women of Group 3 (control group). Conclusion: Regular practice of the Suryanamaskar, even if has been practiced for a short duration, helps to reduce stress levels in delayed-postpartum women. http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/258StressSuryanamaskarYogaDelayed-Postpartum
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J. K. Savalia
Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal
Stress
Suryanamaskar
Yoga
Delayed-Postpartum
title Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
title_full Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
title_fullStr Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
title_short Effect of Suryanamaskar on Stress in Delayed-Postpartum Indian Women – A Pilot Study
title_sort effect of suryanamaskar on stress in delayed postpartum indian women a pilot study
topic Stress
Suryanamaskar
Yoga
Delayed-Postpartum
url http://dsiij.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/dsiij/article/view/258
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