Impact of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) as an add on to Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) in stress-induced insomnia: A single case report
Vini Kamlesh Solanki, Garima Mahajan, Reshma Pandurang Jogdand, Kiriti Bhusan Ghosh, K. S. Nibedita, Amit Singh, R. Nagarathna
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Solanki VK, Mahajan G, Jogdand RP, Ghosh KB, Nibedita KS, Singh A, Nagarathna R. Impact of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) as an add on to Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) in stress-induced insomnia: A single case report. Integr Med Case Rep 2023; 4 (2):65-70.
This case report represents a 36-year-old female patient who visited Arogyadhama (S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bangalore), with the chief complaint of Chronic Insomnia along with comorbidities like Obesity grade II, Prediabetes Mellitus type II, and Prehypertension. The patient had a history of depression and anxiety brought on by a severely stressful life event. On 3rd January 2023, she visited a medical professional in Karnataka (Bangalore) and was diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia due to psychological stress and placed on medication. At Arogyadhama, during her 27 days of stay, the patient has introduced to IAYT (Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy) practices and naturopathy treatments, amongst which MSRT (Mind Sound Resonance Technique) demonstrated notable improvements in the patient's condition.
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