Background: The psycho-physiological changes in brain-body interaction observed in most
of meditative and relaxing practices rely on voluntary slowing down of breath frequency …

Breathing, although unconscious and often overlooked, is a central aspect of our whole
being and one of our most vital functions. This review paper aims at investigating the …

Background and purpose This study aims to determine the best choice of breathing
exercises (BE) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) via a network …

Background This study was conducted among healthy adolescents to assess the effects of a
yoga breathing practice (Bhramari pranayama, Bhr. P) towards cardiac autonomic function …

Worldwide, university students' physical health and posture are declining due to a sedentary
lifestyle. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic …

Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability affecting
more than 340 million people and second largest contributor to global burden of disease …

Background Sheetali pranayama is a cooling pranayama practiced for hypertension (HTN).
The effects of Sheetali pranayama, as a solitary intervention on cardiovascular and …

Slow deep breathing (SDB) may help patients with acute pain. The primary aim of this
systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the effects of SDB on acute pain …

Abstract Objectives Prevalence of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are on the increase
and there is an urgent need for novel and effective treatment modalities in the management …

Background: Vinyasa yoga practice improves body fitness and potentially positively affects
practitioners' well-being and health. Due to the diverse intensity of practice and positions …