Neurohemodynamic correlates of ′OM′ chanting: A pilot functional magnetic resonance imaging study

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Authors

Bangalore N. Gangadhar · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

BangaloreG Kalyani · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Ganesan Venkatasubramanian · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Rashmi Arasappa · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

NarenP Rao · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Sunil V. Kalmady · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Abstract

The neurohemodynamic correlates of 'OM' chanting indicate limbic deactivation. As similar observations have been recorded with vagus nerve stimulation treatment used in depression and epilepsy, the study findings argue for a potential role of this 'OM' chanting in clinical practice.

Topics & Keywords

Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics Neurological disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Yoga

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 3-3

DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.78171

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