AUTHOR(S): Dr. Ajay Kumar Chaudhary and Alok Kumar

ABSTRACT:
The research investigates the impact of Om Meditation on perception of personal stress among college students, recognizing the prevalent stressors in academic life. Stress, originating from uncertainties and societal pressures, presents a significant challenge to students' well-being and performance. Om Meditation, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition and yoga practices, emerges as a potential stress management tool. The study employs the Personal Stress Source Inventory (PSSI) by Arun Kumar Singh, Ashish Kumar Singh and Arpana Singh which is used for measuring stress levels before and after Om Meditation sessions. The sample consist of 30 college students from colleges of Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh selected through convenient sampling. The training session are designed to span over 1 week, with sessions lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour each. Results indicate a significant reduction in perception of personal stress levels post-meditation, as evidenced by statistical analysis. The study concludes that Om Meditation offers a promising approach to alleviate personal stress among college students, fostering relaxation, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and resilience. The findings underscore the importance of integrating meditation practices into stress management strategies for enhanced well-being among students.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2024.v9.i1f.1581

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