Assessment of knowledge practice and attitude of yoga practitioners regarding oral health benefits of yoga in the Delhi - NCR region: A cross - sectional survey DOI Creative Commons

Himani Rathi,

Shikha Sharma, Amit Bhardwaj

и другие.

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(1), С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Background: The well-established positive influence of yoga on overall health, particularly in addressing systemic conditions such as hyperglycemia and hypertension, is widely acknowledged. Recently, has been found to directly contribute oral well-being. By reducing stress suppressing the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, it improves periodontal health. Regular practices also increase salivary production reduce cortisol levels, help with relaxation skeletal system, stress. Aim Objective: primary objective this study assess level awareness knowledge among practitioners regarding potential health benefits associated regular practice. Materials Methods: A self-administered questionnaire, comprising 15 questions, was distributed 156 Delhi-NCR region through a Google Forms. Responses were recorded, statistical analysis done using Chi-square test. Results: In our study, majority combined breathing exercises, postures/asanas, meditation, yet only 51.28% focused for dental jaw 26.28% observed effects reduced teeth grinding, 17.31% noted enhanced mindfulness leading better hygiene, 8.33% reported reduction cavities. Moreover, 33.33% participants experienced significant flow. Our findings suggest that individuals generally possess greater understanding yoga’s impact compared its specific Conclusion: This research suggests who have engaged long-term practice dedicate substantial time experience notable improvements Thus, highlights need further develop holistic sustainable enhancing well-being promoting comprehensive strategies.

Язык: Английский

Assessment of knowledge practice and attitude of yoga practitioners regarding oral health benefits of yoga in the Delhi - NCR region: A cross - sectional survey DOI Creative Commons

Himani Rathi,

Shikha Sharma, Amit Bhardwaj

и другие.

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16(1), С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Background: The well-established positive influence of yoga on overall health, particularly in addressing systemic conditions such as hyperglycemia and hypertension, is widely acknowledged. Recently, has been found to directly contribute oral well-being. By reducing stress suppressing the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, it improves periodontal health. Regular practices also increase salivary production reduce cortisol levels, help with relaxation skeletal system, stress. Aim Objective: primary objective this study assess level awareness knowledge among practitioners regarding potential health benefits associated regular practice. Materials Methods: A self-administered questionnaire, comprising 15 questions, was distributed 156 Delhi-NCR region through a Google Forms. Responses were recorded, statistical analysis done using Chi-square test. Results: In our study, majority combined breathing exercises, postures/asanas, meditation, yet only 51.28% focused for dental jaw 26.28% observed effects reduced teeth grinding, 17.31% noted enhanced mindfulness leading better hygiene, 8.33% reported reduction cavities. Moreover, 33.33% participants experienced significant flow. Our findings suggest that individuals generally possess greater understanding yoga’s impact compared its specific Conclusion: This research suggests who have engaged long-term practice dedicate substantial time experience notable improvements Thus, highlights need further develop holistic sustainable enhancing well-being promoting comprehensive strategies.

Язык: Английский

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