Changes in heart rate variability following yogic visual concentration (Trataka)
Heart India December 18, 2017 B R Raghavendra, V Ramamurthy
Background: The yogic visual concentration technique, trataka is similar to meditation. Research studies have shown a shift toward the vagal tone during meditation. However, autonomic changes in trataka were not studied. Objectives: The present study was planned to assess the changes in heart rate variability (HRV) following trataka. Materials and Methods: HRV and breath rate were assessed in...
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Heart rate variability
High frequency
Low frequency
Trataka