Neuro-cardiological Correlates of spiritual and mental wellbeing

RESEARCH PROBLEM:
Health consists of physical, mental and spiritual health and spiritual health forms the core of wellbeing. While spirituality is related to health still remains a debatable topic, the fact that spiritual therapies provide therapeutic effects in various disorders give sufficient of a clue that we do not yet fully understand the mystery of spirit and its relation to wellbeing. We therefore,
aim to study the relationships between spiritual health and its mental correlates.

1.2 RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE
Our study will provide scientific evidence for the effects of spiritual therapies. This will reduce chances of malpractice by bogus practitioners and will open a new arena of therapy for holistic healing, through which we would not only be able to define if a spiritual exercise have some effects, but will also scientifically prove the mechanism of its effects, ultimately incorporating spiritual therapies in healthcare to promote holistic healing.

1.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
• To estimate spiritual wellbeing and quality of life in the study participants.
• To determine brain functioning in relation to spiritual wellbeing of the study participants.
• To determine heart rate variability in relation to spiritual wellbeing.