Provides deep rest that
dissolves stress, eliminates fatigue and rejuvenates the system.
Natural physiological change
due to a lowered requirement of oxygen by the cells.
Breath-rate decreases
significantly, indicating a more relaxed and rested state of the nervous system.
Cardiac output markedly
decreases indicating a reduction in the work-load of the heart.
Concentration of blood
lactate markedly decreases. Due to this biochemical change, anxiety neurosis, anxiety
attacks and high B.P. reduces.
Skin resistance increases
significantly indicating reduction in anxiety and reduction of emotional disturbances.
Deep relaxation results.
Spectra of EEG signals :
Drowsiness is characterized by alertness alternating with light sleep but meditation in
pyramid brings experience of deepest physical rest simultaneosly with expanded alertness.
Relaxed wakefulness : alpha waves (8-10-12 cps/* = 22 cps Drowsiness :
(slow frequencies).
mixed * 4-5 cps
delta 2 cps
Nervous system becomes more
flexible and stable. Pyramid enhances functional integration of the analytic and verbal
skills of the left hemisphere with the synthetic and spatial skills of the right
hemisphere.
Marked improvement in the
capacity of the brain to perform it's integrative function of thinking and thought-action
co-ordination.
Superior physiological rest
brings about a permanent and beneficial reduction in heart-rate, hence
Reduction in breath rate
improves efficiency of the system as a whole.
Fewer spontaneous 'Galvanic
Skin Responses' (GSR) hence
more resistance to
environmental stress
more resistance to
psychosomatic diseases
more resistance to
behavioural instability.
Thus leading to efficiency in
the activity of nervous system and more energy for purposeful
activity.
Recovery from stressful
stimulus is faster hence one interacts more effectively with his environment.
Due to faster reaction time -
increased alertness, improved coordination of mind and body, reduced dullness and improved
efficiency in perception and performance.
Increased clarity and
refinement of perception.
Significant increase in the
growth-rate of intelligence.
Improved job performance and
job satisfaction and better inter personal relationships with seniors, colleagues and
juniors.
Personal orientation
Inventory (POI) test as developed by Shostram shows increased inner control and decreased
anxiety results.
Nervousness depression and
irritability reduced. Socialibility, self assuredness, emotional stability, staying power
and efficiency and
decreased tendency to dominate - more respect, cordiality and
tolerance. Decreased inhibition - more naturalness, spontaneity, and self sufficiency.
Strengthens and normalizes
the immune system - the body's main system to preserve health.