Music therapy for sleep disorders based on the Biorhythm theory of Ayurveda

Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine

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Riyana Sreedharan¹  Karuna Nagarajan²  Lakshmi Surendran¹ 

[1] PhD Scholar;Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga and Humanities

关键词: Insomnia;    Hypersomnia;    Quality of Life;    Ragas;    Anidra;    Biorhythm theory;    Music therapy;   

DOI  :  10.5455/AAM.85491

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Association of Ayurvedic Physicians of India

【 摘 要 】

Music can influence physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional states. Music has proven to block internal or external stimulifrom disrupting one’s sleep cycle. There is, however, no thorough review of the appropriate type and mechanism of music forsleep disorders. Here, we have developed a unique model of music that generates a sleep-friendly state, combining with Yogicpractices like Bhramari and Yoga Nidra that induce relaxation, healing sleep disorders. Music therapy is one of the Ayurvedarecommended supplemental treatment modalities that work as Mind-Body Medicine.Ayurveda, the ancient science focuses on preventing and treating one’s disease conditions, balancing the biological factors(Doshas) and psychological components (Gunas). Indian Ragas help to change one’s mental patterns by evoking positivesand averting negatives. We have listed the Ragas based on Biorhythm theory depicting aesthetic mood as a part of musictherapy which helps to balance Doshas causing sleep disorders, insomnia, and hypersomnia.

【 授权许可】

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