Improving Mental Well-Being at the Intersection of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
May 9, 2026
Ibnu Noufal Kambitta Valappil, Akshay Korol, Gavoutamane Vasanthi et al.
Pranayama, the Yogic discipline of regulated breathing, has evolved from a spiritual practice into a scientifically recognized method for supporting mental and neurological health. This chapter examines its neuroplastic potential by outlining effects on major brain regions and networks, while summarizing key Pranayama techniques and their physiological signatures. Evidence indicates...
Improving Mental Well-Being at the Intersection of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
April 16, 2026
Debajit Karmakar, Anindita Das, Tashi Ongmu Bhutia et al.
This chapter explores the profound integration of body and mind achieved through yoga, emphasizing its role in harmonizing physiological, psychological, and cognitive functions. It highlights how practices such as breath regulation, postures, meditation, and mindfulness foster neural synchronization, enhance autonomic balance, and promote emotional stability and stress resilience. Drawing upon...
Sport Mont
October 1, 2025
Manjula Rathinam, Eswari Varadharajan, Robert Çitozi et al.
Obesity in middle-aged women is commonly linked with chronic inflammation, psychological stress, and poor sleep quality. Holistic, non-pharmacological approaches such as yoga and mindfulness may offer multidimen- sional benefits. This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a 12-week yoga and mindfulness meditation program on psychological stress, inflammatory markers, and sleep...
Universal Journal of Public Health
September 1, 2025
Manjula Rathinam, Eswari Varadharajan, Robert Çitozi et al.
Background: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, reducing quality of life. While diet and medication help, non-pharmacological approaches like yoga and mindfulness show promise. However, evidence on their combined effects on BMI, lipid profile, and QoL in obese women remains limited. Methods: This RCT included 60 middle-aged obese women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), randomly...
Retos
August 13, 2024
Yuni Astuti, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Aydın Karaçam et al.
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This study investigates the interplay between psychological traits—Optimism, Pessimism, and Mindfulness—and their collective impact on athletes' performance and well-being. Employing a correlational survey design, this study engages a carefully selected convenience sample comprising 236 athletes from various sporting disciplines, encompassing various educational backgrounds. The sample included...