Background: Stress is one of the most common factors for increasing plasma glucose level thereby increasing the risk of diabetes mellitus. Rajyoga meditation is easy and scientific method to elicit physical and mental relaxation responses. This study was designed to assess the effect of Rajyoga meditation on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level. Objective: To evaluate & compare the effect of Rajyoga meditation on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 subjects practicing Rajyoga meditation since more than 6 months and 50 age-matched control subjects not practicing Rajyoga meditation. Fasting blood glucose level was measured on semi-automated analyzer. Data collected was analyzed statistically. Results: It was found that fasting plasma glucose was significantly lower (p < 0.0001) in meditators group (76.12±14.54 mg/dL) as compared to non-meditators (92.82±19.43 mg/dL). Conclusions: Rajyoga meditation is effective in reducing the fasting plasma glucose levels thereby decreasing the risk of diabetes mellitus in normal healthy individuals.

Rajyoga, fasting plasma glucose levels