World of Philosophy

Author(s): Christopher Key Chapple, Intaj Malek, Dilip Charan, Sunanda Shastri, Prashant Dave
Publisher: Shanti Prakashan

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Somatoform disorders are those in which psychological problems are manifested in physical disorders (or complaints of physical disorders) that mimic medical conditions but for which there can be no evidence of corresponding organic pathology (Carson, 2004). These problems are often accompanied by other psychiatric disorders as well, notably depression and anxiety disorders (Ebert, 1994). Research has sought links between psychological factor and illness, chronic anger particularly in the form of cynical hostility, is related to heart disease. Chronic depression seems to be a risk factor in heart disease as well, but its link to other illness remains unclear.
The psychological disturbances are resulted when the elements in the mind are in a state of disequilibrium. Troubles for the mind are mainly from within and not due to the surroundings. Let a man raise himself by his own self, let him not debase himself. For he is himself his friend, himself his foe (6.5, Gita). Neufeld (1990) has pointed out: stress is a by product of poor or. inadequate coping. YOGA EXERCISE:
Yoga is the master key for all the suffering human being. Yoga revitalizes and rejuvenates our body, enriches our mind and elevates our spirit. It is one key factor in maintaining a good balance in human's physical and psychological world and gradually it leads to better adjustment. The major emphasis in Yoga lies in the practical effectiveness of the techniques. Experience, rather than theoretical knowledge, is at the heart of Yoga (Frager, 2007). Yoga can certainly be proved as a big blessing to provide mental, physical, and spiritual health and complete well being. Its provides an individual with refreshing positive thinking, self-confidence, analytical approach, smooth and calm mental stage with emotional stability and strong will power. Effects of Yoga exercise is no doubt very wide and it influences every activity of an individual (Bajwa, 2008).
According to the literature review, it was identified that the practice of Yoga significantly increases the physical, mental, and social values of individual there by promoting quality of life. From the experimental method it was found that Yoga practices improve the quality of life. It was also observed that executives from large scale organization who practice Yoga have shown better quality of life than their counter parts. Further the study also revealed that quality of life is decreased when the age increases for the nonyoga practitioners, whereas the quality of is maintained for the Yoga practitioners (Pragadesswarn, 2005). Yoga training helps to remove academic stress and more effectively helps the students to gain academic achievement (Lakhanpal, 2003).
Bisht (2003) in her study concluded that yoga exercise helps to improve the level of adjustment and reduce the level of anxiety among the stu
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