Stress is a well-recognized trigger of seizure activity. Dhyana or meditation soothes the mind even as it heals the body. Meditation improves blood flow to the brain and slows the production of stress hormones. Meditation
also increases the levels of neurotransmitters, like serotonin, which keep the body's nervous system calm. Practicing relaxation techniques such as Yoga meditation is well known as a definitive aid in seizure control.
In 1996, The Indian Journal of Medical Research published the results of a study on the effects of Sahaja Yoga practice on seizure control.[13] The study was not large enough to be considered conclusive. However, its results were so promising that the study caught the attention of researchers in Europe and North America. In this study, a group of patients with epilepsy who practiced Sahaja Yoga for 6 months experienced 86% decrease in their seizure frequency.