SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF SAMARPAN MEDITATION ON CARDIO-RESPIRATORY RESPONSES

Rutvik J. Raval, Hasmukh Shah and R. J. Verma*

ABSTRACT

The aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of Samarpan Meditation on cardio-respiratory responses. After taking written consent 82 participants enrolled in the study were in the age range of 20 to 60 years. After baseline measurement, the participant performed meditation for 30 min and was reassessed. The participant’s pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation were measured using a pulse oximeter. Study revealed significant decrease in pulse rate while blood oxygen saturation was significantly increased after performing Samarpan Meditation.

Keywords: Meditation, Pulse Oximetry, Cardio-Respiratory Responses.