EFFECT OF GUIDED RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON MEMORY SCALE
Dr. Ghanshyam Singh Thakur*
ABSTRACT
The purpose of present study was to compare the memory scores after Guided Relaxation Techniques. 30 participants for this study were divided into Shavasana group (n=15) and Control group (n=15) with age range from 18 to 30 years. All individuals were assessed for total memory score (includes verbal, spatial & associate memory) by Wechsler memory scale. The intervention was for 30 days. The intervention consists in the form of guided relaxation techniques (Shavasana ) taught by a trained yoga instructor. The session was for one hour for 6 days in a week. All relaxation techniques were given in supine pose. Shavasana groups showed the significant changes in memory scoresafter the 30 days of relaxation technique as compared to Control group. Statistical analysis showed significant difference in Shavasana (p<0.03) group. This study revealed that guided relaxation techniques can bring deeper relaxation at physical level and which, in turn, can bring about deeper relaxation at mental level.Verbal, Spatial & Associate memory can be improved after the guided relaxation technique.
Keywords: Shavasana, Guided Relaxation, Memory.
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