IAM Meditation Lowers Stress Hormones

1 February 2011; Amrita Institute of Medical Science; Kochi.
IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique lowers stress hormones;
according to a study recently published in the 2011 volume of the international
Journal;  Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine   (eCAM), 
published by the Hindawi Publishing Corporation. The five-year study, titled
 “The Effect of Meditation on Psycho-Physiological Variables,” examines the 
effect of IAM Technique on various psychological, physiological and biochemical 
parameters.


The results of the research show decrease in heart and respiratory 
rate of practitioners as well as IgA associated immunological benefits; 
and a major change in practitioners response towards stressful events.
The results have encouraged studies on the effect of IAM techniques 
on relieving stress amongst cancer patients undergoing treatments as
well as its impact on hyper tension. 


The IAM combines yogic postures, breathing practices and mental 
concentration exercises. At the request of the Indian Government
Amma has taught the techniques to the military; also schools, collages
and business employees.


IAM Technique is taught free of charge throughout the world by
representatives of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MAM), 
the non governmental organization of renowned humanitarian and 
spiritual leader; Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) 
 http://www.amritapuri.org/11793/iam-stress.aum
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