Research theses guided by VaYU faculty.
Master's Theses, June 2023
- Effect of Trataka (Yogic Visual Practices) on Reducing Visual Strain and Improving Concentration in Adults using Tele-Yoga
Student : Dr. Rajni Garg
Guide(s): Dr. Manjunath Sharma, Dr. P.S. Swathi, Dr. TS Sreekumar - Influence Of An Integrated Yoga Module On The Levels Of Perceived Stress And Anxiety Scores In Students And Working Professionals
Student: Vandana Pathak
Guide(s): Dr. Manjunath Sharma, Dr. Vijaya Majumdar, Dr. TS Sreekumar - Does Yoga Reduce Anxiety And Increase A Sense Of Purpose In Life?
Student: Eddie Stern
Guide(s): Dr.Raghavendra Bhat, Dr.Manjunath Sharma, Dr.TS Sreekumar
Master's Theses, June 2022
- Trends of use of yoga and other fitness measures in patients with Parkinson's disease - A pilot Cross Sectional study
Student Name: Keskar, Shruti
Guide: Dr. Manjunath Sharma & Dr. Apar Avinash Saoji
Degree awarded: 2022 - Impact of an integrated yoga intervention on the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children
Student Name: Surpur, Anil
Guide: Dr. Richard Fletcher, Dr. Manjunath Sharma & Dr. Judu Ilavarasu
Degree awarded: 2022 - Influence of Trataka and Pranayama practices on adolescents with extended exposure to Digital Display (computer screen and mobile phones)
Student Name: Vasan, Latha
Guide: Dr. Manjunath Sharma & Dr. Apar Avinash Saoji
Degree awarded: 2022 - Evolution of Yoga from traditional to modern times
Student Name: Warah, Jagjit Singh
Guide: Dr. Manjunath Sharma, Dr. Sreekumar T.S. & Dr. Deepeshwar Singh
Degree awarded: 2022
PhD Thesis
- Effect of Add-On of Yoga Therapy to Physiotherapy in the Management of Spinal Cord Injury Patients
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/276272
Student Name: Monali Madhusmita
Guide: Dr. John Ebnezar, Prof. T. M. Srinivasan, Dr. Patitapaban Mohanty & Dr. Deepeshwar Singh
PhD Awarded: 2020 - Effect of Add-On of Yoga Therapy on Social Cognition in Schizophrenia
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/216115
Student Name: Ramajayam G
Guide Name: Dr. N K Manjunath Dr. Shivarama Varambally
PhD Awarded: 2019 - Measurement of Health and Pathological condition using Acugraph
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/216002
Student Name: Kuntal Ghosh
Guide Name: Prof. T. M. Srinivasan, Prof. Alex Hankey
PhD Awarded: 2018 - Acute Effect of Mobile Phone Radiations on Brain Hemodynamics, Cognition and Subtle Energy Levels of Teenagers and Protective Value of Yoga Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study.
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/220350
Student Name: Hemant Bhargav
Guide Name: Prof. T. M. Srinivasan Dr. Shivarama Varambally
PhD Awarded: 2017 - Effect of Remedial Yoga Module in The Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/218463
Student Name: Vijaya Lakshmi Kavuri
Guide Name: Dr. R Nagarathna, Senthamil R Selvan
PhD Awarded: 2016 - Neuronal activity and cerebral blood flow in meditation defined in traditional yoga texts
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/79121
Student Name: Deepeshwar Singh
Guide Name: Dr.Naveen K V, Dr.H R Nagandra
PhD Awarded: 2015 - Evaluation of the Psychological and immune effect of long term yoga practice on Breast Cancer Survivors: A cross sectional explorative study.
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/22710
Student Name: Amritashu Ram
Guide Name: Raghavendra Rao, Dr. Manjunath N K
PhD Awarded: 2014 - Psychophysiological effects of two meditative states described in Yoga texts.
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/7397
Student Name: Raghavendra Bhat
Guide Name: Shirley Telles, Dr. H R Nagendra
PhD Awarded: 2013 - Effect of IAYT (Integrated Approach of Yog therapy) In Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint – A Comparative Study
Student Name: John Ebnezar
Guide Name: Dr.H R Nagendra, Dr. R Nagarathna
PhD Awarded: 2012 - Effect of Yoga Therapy As a Psychotherapeutic Intervention in Breast Cancer Patients
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/7781
Student Name: Vadiraja HS
Guide Name: Dr. Nagedra H.R. Dr. Nagrathna R. Dr.Gopinath K.S.
PhD Awarded: 2011
Master's Theses
- Effect of surya-namaskar and circuit training on muscular and cardiovascular endurance in high school children
Student Name: Ramu Naidu Meesala
Guide: Dr. Soubhagyalaxmi Mohanty
Degree awarded: 2018 - Effect of yoga on psycho – physical fitness among ncc army cadets.
Student Name: Satyajitsinh Dharmendrasinh Zala
Guide: Dr. Vikas Rawat, Ph.D
Degree awarded: 2016 - Immediate effects of mind sound resonance technique (msrt-ayogic relaxation technique) on cardiovascular variables in patients with hypertension
Student Name: Zan Yuni Wang
Guide: Dr. Kashinath G Metri
Degree awarded: 2018 - Effect of yoga on blood pressure, cognition and altitude adaptation in novice low land trekking population
Student Name: Uma Bastola
Guide: B Ragavendrasamy
Degree awarded: 2016 - Effect of IAYT on DNA Damage
Student Name: Ms. Amrita Ghimire
Guide: Dr. Ramesh M. N.
Degree awarded: 2014 - Effect of cyclic meditation on sleep quality, Mindfulness and preservative cognition in corporate employees: A Controlled Trail
Student Name: Deepmala Rao
Guide: Dr. Ragavendrasamy
Degree awarded: 2016 - Immediate effect of 2 yoga-based relaxation techniques on fatigue, state anxiety, and vigor in adults: A Comparative Study
Student Name: Arvind Kumar
Guide: Rajesh SK., PhD. & Vijaya Majumdar., PhD.
Degree awarded: 2017 - Effect of integrated approach of yoga therapy on symptoms of sensory processing disorder in autistic individuals
Student Name: Kankan Gylati
Guide: Dr. Niveththia Loganathan & Dr. Amrapali Lahiri
Degree awarded: 2016 - Characterising and comparing EEG signatures of perseverative cognition for yoga and non - yoga practitioners
Student Name: Krupa Thakkar
Guide: B. Ragavendrasamy, Judu ilavarasu and Rajesh SK
Degree awarded: 2019 - Study of spiritual well-being, quality of life, biochemical and anthropometric variables among pancagavya diet population
Student Name: Neeraj
Guide: Itagi Ravi Kumar
Degree awarded: 2018