A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA AND MUSIC THERAPY ON CHITTODVEGA W.S.R TO TEST ANXIETY.

AYURVED MEDICAL SCIENCE

Anxiety or Stress i.e.Chittodvega is mentioned in Manasika Vikara. Chittodvega refers to a state of anxiety, fear and agitation. Test anxiety is another name for exam stress. Extreme worry, anxiety, and discomfort are symptoms of a physiological condition that occurs before, and/or during an exam. Studies reveal that 25–40% of pupils suffer from test anxiety. High levels of anxiety in students may affect their accomplishments, working memory, reasoning skills, self-esteem, and academic performance. Even though there are various psychotherapies and strategies available for test anxiety management. Both music therapy and Bhramari pranayama can also be effective in subjects suffering from Test anxiety. The 90 days study carried out on 300 students diagnosed with Test Anxiety by Westside Test Anxiety scale, divided into two groups for bhramari pranayama and other for music therapy (Raga desi todi). Pranayama is the most effective procedure that affects the physical and mental physiology of mankind in many ways. Practicing pranayama regularly has a positive effect on cardiovascular and respiratory functions, it improves the autonomic nervous system towards parasympathetic dominance. The original ragas of the Indian classical music are created according to the deep knowledge of harmonious consonance between the seven swaras and chakras. This is why classical music compositions are found to have significant positive effects on mind and body system and have potential to awaken the dormant faculties. The aim of this research was to compare both therapies and allow investigation of how relieved anxiety affects the exam preparation and performance and also which one of the therapies has more effect.

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