Meditation in Motion: Sport Type and Meditation Level Shape Gut Microbiota Profiles in Aikido and Tai Chi Practitioners
Microorganisms January 24, 2026 Tehreema Ghaffar, Veronica Volpini, Francesca Ubaldi et al.
Mind–body practices integrating movement and meditation, such as Tai Chi and Aikido, have been proposed to influence the gut–brain axis through combined physiological and psychological pathways. However, evidence regarding their association with gut microbiota composition remains limited. This study explored gut microbiota diversity and taxonomic profiles in regular practitioners of Tai Chi and...