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Management of Obsessive–compulsive Disorder through Yoga Philosophy-based Satvavajaya Chikitsa

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder that significantly interferes with an individual’s occupational and social life leading to low self-esteem. Ayurveda correlates to Atattvabhinivesha . This case report describes a 25-year-old female, diagnosed case of OCD managed thro...

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Published in:Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies 2024-07, Vol.12 (2), p.138-141
Main Authors: Iyer, Swetha, Savitha, H. P., Venu, P. Veena
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder that significantly interferes with an individual’s occupational and social life leading to low self-esteem. Ayurveda correlates to Atattvabhinivesha . This case report describes a 25-year-old female, diagnosed case of OCD managed through Satvavajaya Chikitsa ( Ayurveda psychotherapy ), Yoga, and Pranayama. Vijnana, Dhairya, Smriti, and Samadhi are the psychotherapeutic domains of this therapy. Satvavajaya Chikitsa was planned based on the philosophical aspects of Patanjali Yoga Sutra. Significant relief in anxiety and Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale were appreciated at the end of the therapy. Thus, the case report highlights the potential and usefulness of Yoga-based Satvavajaya Chikitsa in the management of OCD.
ISSN:2949-6993
2949-7000
DOI:10.4103/jacs.jacs_90_23