Effect of a Single MusicalCakraActivation Manoeuvre on Body Temperature: An Exploratory Study.
Cakraactivation/balancing and music therapy are part of the traditional Indian healing system. Little is known about effect of musical (vocal) technique ofcakraactivation on body temperature. We conducted a single-session exploratory study to evaluate effects of a single musical (vocal)cakraactivation manoeuvre on body temperature in controlled settings. Seven healthy adults performed a single musical (vocal)cakraactivation manoeuvre for approximately 12 minutes in controlled environmental conditions. Pre- and post-manoeuvre body temperatures were recorded with a clinical mercury thermometer. After a single manoeuvre, increase in body temperature was recorded in all seven subjects. The range of increase in body temperature was from 0.2°F to 1.4°F; with mean temperature rise being 0.5°F and median temperature rise being 0.4°F. We conclude that a single session of musical (vocal) technique ofcakraactivation elevated body temperatures in all 7 subjects. Further research is required to study effects of variouscakraactivation techniques on body temperature and other physiological parameters.
Center for Music Therapy Education and Research, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry, India.
Sundar
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Sumathy
Research Associate and Faculty, Chennai School of Music Therapy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Parin N
PN
Parmar
Body temperature; music therapy; musical cakra activation; spiritual therapies