IMPACTS OF YOGIC PRACTICES WITH MEDICATION ON SEASICKNESS AND MOTION SICKNESS ON BLOOD PRESSURE AND LIFE SATISFACTION OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

Abstract

Seasickness and motion sickness are common occupational problems among naval personnel exposed to prolonged maritime movement, vibration, and environmental instability. These conditions may adversely affect cardiovascular regulation, emotional well-being, and operational performance. Yogic practices have been suggested as effective complementary interventions for improving psychophysiological adaptation and stress regulation in high-demand occupational environments. A randomized experimental comparative study was conducted among 320 naval personnel aged 25–40 years stationed aboard a major naval war ship in Mumbai, India. Participants were equally divided into control or experimental groups comprising 160 participants each. The experimental group established yogic practices combined with medication for twelve weeks, five days per week, while the control group established medication alone. Blood Pressure (BP) and life satisfaction were assessed using pre-, mid-, and post-tests evaluations. Information were examined using mean, SD, independent t-test, or paired t-test at p < 0.05. The experimental group established a marked decrease in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) from 132.08 ± 5.56 mmHg to 122.67 ± 3.55 mmHg following intervention. Life satisfaction scores also increased substantially from 3.16 ± 1.14 to 6.75 ± 1.39. Substantial between-group variances were observed for SBP and life satisfaction at post-test assessment. Yogic practices combined with medication significantly improved cardiovascular regulation, emotional well-being, and psychophysiological adaptation among naval personnel experiencing seasickness and motion sickness. Integrated yoga-based interventions may serve as effective complementary occupational health strategies in naval environments.