Effect of advance meditation program on electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and stress level in young healthy adults
Heart India January 11, 2018 M Sharma, S Kacker, N Saboo et al.
A meditation program combining yoga, pranayama, and Sudarshan Kriya lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and stress scores in first-time participants and in those who have practiced Padam Sadhna for at least two years. The Advance Meditation Program (AMP) produced significant changes in heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, RR interval, PR interval, and stress scores. These findings suggest that AMP may serve as a nonpharmacological approach to reducing stress, anxiety, and cardiovascular risk.