Immediate Effect of Bhastrika pranayama on Critical Flickering Fusion Frequency among Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Controlled Study.
International Journal of Yoga 2026 S Sadhana, S Suganthi, A Mooventhan et al.
Yoga, an ancient Vedic science, promotes unity through postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. Bhastrika pranayama, also known as the "bellows breath," is a vitalizing practice that enhances air flow within the body, stimulates both gross and subtle aspects of the body and mind. It influences brain regions related to emotional processing, such as the amygdala and prefrontal...
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Pranayama
Bhastrika
Cognitive function
Yoga