Effect of Cyclic Meditation on Perceived Stress Scale in Middle aged Women

Background: Most meditation techniques are practiced in a stable and comfortable posture but there are also meditation techniques that involve movement which called Cyclic Meditation (CM). Cyclic meditation emphasis on relaxation and awareness. Cyclic meditation comprises eight steps i.e. starting Prayer, Instant Relaxation Technique (IRT), Standing Asanas, Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT), Sitting Asanas, Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT) and Closing Prayer.Aim: The aim of the study was to identify the effect of cyclic meditation on Perceived Stress Scale in middle aged women.Methodology: The study was conducted on 30 female subjects which were selected by purposive sampling technique from Burdwan & Santiniketan area of West Bengal. Age range of the subjects was 35 to 45 years (Mean- 2.733). All subjects were sedentary women. Data were taken through a questioner of Perceived Stress Scale (Sheldon Cohen). Statistical procedure was done by SPSS version no 26.0.Finding: The study revealed significance effects of cyclic meditation on perceived stress scale in middle aged women (t=5.021; p<0.05). But the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were insignificance.Conclusion: The study may indicate that cyclic meditation may reduce perceived stress as well as heart rate of middle aged women.