Research
Inner Engineering in-person programs offer the live transmission of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, an ancient kriya with millions of dedicated practitioners worldwide. Scientific studies have measured the benefits of practicing the kriya regularly, on the levels of brain activity, sleep patterns, psychological health and physical wellbeing.
Research Findings
Inner Engineering Online Harvard Medical School Research
Inner Engineering Online resulted in over 50% reduction in stress
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Rutgers University Research
Inner Engineering Online results in significant increase in energy, joy, mindfulness, and work engagement
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Mental and Emotional Benefits
A survey on Shambhavi Kriya practitioners revealed that a year of Shambhavi Mahamudra practice yielded significant mental and emotional benefits. Without requiring any lifestyle changes, practice of Shambhavi has proven to result in better focus, greater joy, happiness and inner peace.
A study conducted on 536 Shambhavi practitioners showed improvement in the following areas:
Health Benefits
In a survey on improvements in health conditions, 536 Shambhavi practitioners testified to the kriya's impact on relieving chronic ailments such as headaches, migraines, allergies, asthma, back pain and menstrual disorders. Surveys also revealed significant improvement in cases of insomnia, leading to a reduction or even elimination of medication in 40% of the cases.
Percentage of individuals reporting improvement with regular practice
Menstrual Disorders
75% of women are thought to experience problems related to menstruation. A team from the Poole Hospitals NHS Trust, UK, and the Indiana University School of Medicine, conducted a questionnaire survey of 128 female practitioners of the Shambhavi Mahamudra, about the prevalence of menstrual disorders before they began the kriya and after six months of practice.
References
Maturi R et al. Survey of wellbeing in Isha Yoga practitioner. March 2010
Muralikrishnan K, Balakrishnan B, Balasubramanian K, Visnegarawla F. Measurement of the effect of Isha Yoga on cardiac autonomic nervous system using short-term heart rate variability. J Ayurveda Integr Med. April 2012.
Santhosh J, Agrawal G, Bhatia M, Nandeeshwara SB, Anand S. Spatio-Temporal EEG Spectral Analysis of Shambhavi Maha Mudra Practice in Isha Yoga.
Vinchurkar S, Telles S, Visweswaraiah NK. Impact of Long Term Meditation Practice on Sleep: A Matched Controlled Trial. International Symposium on YOGism. Dec.2010.
Needhirajan TP, Maturi R, Balakrishnan B. Effect of Isha Yoga on Menstrual Disorders.
