[HTML][HTML] Effects of yogic breath regulation: A narrative review of scientific evidence

AA Saoji, BR Raghavendra, NK Manjunath - Journal of Ayurveda and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Pranayama or breath regulation is considered as an essential component of Yoga, which is
said to influence the physiological systems. We present a comprehensive overview of …

Characteristics of randomized controlled trials of yoga: a bibliometric analysis

H Cramer, R Lauche, G Dobos - BMC complementary and alternative …, 2014 - Springer
Background A growing number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have investigated the
therapeutic value of yoga interventions. This bibliometric analysis aimed to provide a …

Is one yoga style better than another? A systematic review of associations of yoga style and conclusions in randomized yoga trials

H Cramer, R Lauche, J Langhorst, G Dobos - Complementary therapies in …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective To determine whether the odds of positive conclusions in randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) of yoga, differ between yoga styles. Design Systematic review of yoga RCTs …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of Bhramari Pranayama on health–a systematic review

M Kuppusamy, D Kamaldeen, R Pitani… - Journal of traditional and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Pranayama, a branch of yoga practice is extremely beneficial to mankind in
maintaining sound physical and mental health and this article aims to attain an insight on the …

Effects of various Prānāyāma on cardiovascular and autonomic variables

L Nivethitha, A Mooventhan… - Ancient science of life, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Cardiovascular functions are controlled by neural factors, temperature, hormones, etc., Of
these, neural factors primarily concern the autonomic nervous system, which plays a major …

[PDF][PDF] A brief introduction and review on galvanic skin response

M Sharma, S Kacker, M Sharma - Int. J. Med. Res. Prof, 2016 - researchgate.net
ABSTRACT The Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) is defined as a change in the electrical
properties of the skin. The signal can be used for capturing the autonomic nerve responses …

The Effect of Slow-Paced Breathing on Cardiovascular and Emotion Functions: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

R Shao, ISC Man, TMC Lee - Mindfulness, 2024 - Springer
Objectives Slow-paced breathing entails voluntarily controlling one's breathing rate to a
frequency close to the oscillation frequency of the cardiovascular system. Accumulating …

Effects of sleep deprivation and 4‐7‐8 breathing control on heart rate variability, blood pressure, blood glucose, and endothelial function in healthy young adults

J Vierra, O Boonla, P Prasertsri - Physiological reports, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated the effects of sleep deprivation on heart rate variability (HRV), blood
pressure (BP), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and endothelial function as well as the …

Decreased blood pressure among community dwelling older adults following progressive muscle relaxation and music therapy (RESIK)

NF Astuti, E Rekawati, DNK Wati - BMC nursing, 2019 - Springer
Background Hypertension is a major risk factor related to leading causes of death among
older adults. Numerous efforts have been done but they still remain sub-optimal. This …

Effect of exercise type on smoking cessation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

T Klinsophon, P Thaveeratitham, E Sitthipornvorakul… - BMC research …, 2017 - Springer
Background Exercise is one choice of additional treatment for smoking cessation by
relieving nicotine withdrawal symptoms and smoking craving. The possible mechanism of …