Combined Effect of Bhramari and Nadi Shodhan Pranayama on  Anger Control among Security Personnel at Eastern India – An  Experimental Study

Dishani Harh; Nanda Kumar   Paniyadi; Prasanta Kumar  Sahoo; Santosh Kumar  Sahu; Anuradha Kumari; Priyanka  Singh; Roshna  Lytton

doi:10.48165/IRJAY.2025.80402

Authors

Dishani Harh Psychiatry Nursing, Registered Nurse, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4883-9584
Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Psychiatry Nursing, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0488-0212
Prasanta Kumar Sahoo Senior Medical Officer, Department of AYUSH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0348-4293
Santosh Kumar Sahu Yoga Instructor, Department of AYUSH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8921-2217
Anuradha Kumari Psychiatry Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0233-5759
Priyanka Singh Psychiatry Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3080-0805
Roshna Lytton Psychiatry Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8388-2480

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2025.80402

Keywords:

Anger control, Anger, Bhramari pranayama, Nadi Shodhan pranayama

Abstract

Background: Anger is a natural emotion, experienced by every individual. When it is uncontrollable and devastative, it can cause various physiological, psychological, and behavioral problems. Pranayama is very effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and anger. Security personnel are working in the front line and being called to safeguard others in high-risk situations. They are more prone to get injured at the workplace with unexpected attacks than any other professionals. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the anger among security personnel and the effect of Bhramari and Nadi Shodhan pranayama on anger control. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at the AYUSH Department of Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern India. Pranayama was planned for anger control, which consisted of Bhramari and Nadi Shodhan pranayama, to be taught to 40 security personnel in a 2-week period. Anger was assessed by using a self-structured ‘Anger Self-Report Questionnaire’. Results: A significant reduction in anger was found in the experimental group compared with a control group. Conclusion: Bhramari and Nadi shodhan pranayama were found to be effective for anger control among security personnel.

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Author Biography

Dishani Harh, Psychiatry Nursing, Registered Nurse, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Psychiatry Nursing, Registered Nurse, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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