EFFECTIVENESS OF “RAJ YOGA MEDITATION” FOR HOLISTIC HEALING IN ADDICTED PATIENTS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Abstract

Addiction is chronic, relapsing problem which is characterized by compulsive intake of
drug in such amount that affects the overall wellbeing of patients despite of its harmful
consequences. The problem of addiction is widespread in India. The situation is critical in Punjab
-nearly 75% of its youth are severely addicted to drugs i.e. 3 out of every children.
iDrug
consumption in Punjab is three times the national average.iiA Govt. survey (2015) reported Drug
epidemic in Punjab, though is one of the most developed states of the country.iii
A comprehensive review showed that Rajyoga meditator deepens the understanding,
compassion and empathy in the self towards the life with Spiritual perception and realization to
deal with any kind of situation.
iv Rajyoga meditation has a profound impact in overcoming
unconscious anxieties, fears, mental stresses etc. achieving control over mind. It helps to get rid
of dependence on tobacco, smoking, alcohol and drugs by recharging mental energies into
blissful directions.v
In another study, Rajyoga meditation conducted in pre-operative patients
helped in relieving the anxiety of open heart surgery.vi
Aim: The study aimed for holistic healing with Rajyoga Meditation of addicted patients admitted
in de-addiction centres.
Methods: A quasi experimental study with non probability convenient sampling technique was
used with sample size 60. Sample was patients in selected de-addiction centers of Punjab.
Rajyoga meditation training was introduced for 07 days by lectures, models, Charts, audios
(meditation music) & commentaries. Effectiveness was assessed by Standardized Singh &Gupta
(2001) Well-being scale.
Results: In experimental group difference between pretest (148.47±15.589 and post test (178.20±
18.983) well-being status was statistically significant at 0.05 levels.
Conclusion: The study concluded a significant difference between pre interventional and post
interventional well-being status in experimental group. Therefore, it was found that Rajyoga
meditation was effective in improving overall wellbeing status in experimental subjects