A Psychosocial Case Study of Nuns and Women in a Buddhist Monastery in Ladakh, India: Role and Value of Integrated Yoga Practices
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The study explores psychosocial effects of integrated Yoga practices among Buddhist nuns and local women in Ladakh, focusing on emotional well-being, social engagement, and spiritual alignment within a culturally embedded framework.The implementation of Yogic practices-Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Śuddhi Kriyā, and Dhyāna-within the Ladakh Nuns Association (LNA), as a psychosocial support initiative is presented.Rooted in philosophies of Yoga and Buddhism, the program aligns with national health frameworks such as the Ministry of Ayush.Beyond physical benefits, participants experienced emotional openness, improved concentration, and enhanced resilience in their monastic lives.Yoga, as a foundation of the spiritual practice, complemented Buddhist practices and meditative traditions.These findings contribute to the broader discourse on Buddhism in modern society, promoting integrative approaches to mental well-being and cultural synthesis in Himalayan Buddhist communities.
Authors: Soko Takeuchi, K Ramesh Babu, Nimali Thakshila Withanage, Randeep Rakwal
Institutions: Andhra University, University of Tsukuba
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415208808
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