25, February 2026

Effect of Rajayoga Meditation on Chakra-Based Mental Health Dimensions among High School Students: An Experimental Study

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-2; FEB-2026

Author(s): 1. Naga Raju M, 2. Dr. Chunduru Vasavi

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  1. Research Scholar, Manipur International University & Centre for Academic Research, Education Wing, Mount Abu, India.
  2. Research Supervisor, Manipur International University & Centre for Academic Research, Education Wing, Mount Abu, India.

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202602017     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202602017


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The present study investigates the impact of Rajayoga meditation on the mental health of high school students through the lens of chakra-based psychological functioning. Grounded in both yogic philosophy and contemporary psychological theory, the research employed an experimental design with a sample of 200 students divided into experimental and control groups. A structured Rajayoga meditation intervention was administered over eight weeks. Mental health and chakra-related psychological dimensions were measured using standardized scales before and after the intervention. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential techniques, including paired-sample and independent-sample t-tests, along with effect size estimation. The findings revealed significant improvements in mental health indicators and chakra-based dimensions among students who practiced Rajayoga meditation. The study contributes to the integration of spiritual practices into educational psychology and highlights the relevance of chakra theory in understanding adolescent mental health.
Rajayoga Meditation, Chakras, Mental Health, High School Students, Experimental Study, Educational Psychology, Spiritual Psychology.

Naga Raju M,  Dr. Chunduru Vasavi (2026); Effect of Rajayoga Meditation on Chakra-Based Mental
Health Dimensions among High School Students: An Experimental Study, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-2, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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