Effect Of Cyclic Meditation On Healthy And Non -Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Introduction: Meditation is one of the well-known practices which increase attention and deep internal relaxation.
Meditation is the seventh of eight steps prescribed to reach an ultimate stage of spiritual emancipation. Cyclic
meditation (CM) is the meditation technique named as moving meditation taken from Mandukya Upanishad, which is a
combination of the yoga postures and relaxation techniques. It is based on the principles of stimulation and relaxation.
There are three relaxation techniques included in this meditation practice, which are instant relaxation technique, quick
relaxation technique (QRT), and deep relaxation technique (DRT).
Aim: The current review aims to find out the effect of Cyclic Meditation on Healthy and Non-Healthy individuals.
Material & Method: In accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar,
Cochrane, Scopus, Springer, Google and wave of science were searched. All studies identified for inclusion and
published in English. Articles were searched by using the keyword “Effect of Cyclic meditation on mental health, Effect
of Cyclic meditation on physical health, Cyclic meditation, Meditation, Cyclic meditation for Stress, Cyclic Meditation
for Anxiety etc.
Results: All included studies show positive effect of Cyclic Meditation on Healthy and Non-Healthy Individuals.
Cyclic meditation has shown beneficial effects on sleep quality, psychological disorders, quality of life, blood pressure,
pulse rate, anxiety and asthma. It is effective practice to keep cardio-respiratory and psychological status of health
optimal even in healthy and non-healthy individuals. Cyclic meditation practice can lead to the development of higher
levels of mindfulness state while improving overall psychological wellbeing in healthy individuals.
Conclusions: The study of literature shows that cyclic meditation (CM) has great health benefits on the physiological as
well as psychological wellbeing of both healthy as well as unhealthy individuals. More research is required to record
data about the holistic benefits of CM for diverse problems and for diverse groups to establish the technique as a proper
treatment tool for various health issues.