Pranava Japa with Bhramari Pranayama: A Complementary Approach to Reduce Stress in Working Women
International Journal of Yogic Human Movement and Sports Sciences January 1, 2026 Vinita Singh, Samani Amrit Prajna
A randomized controlled trial of 120 working women aged 30-60 with mild stress found that adding Pranava Japa (Om chanting) to Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath) for three months led to significantly greater reductions in perceived stress scores compared to Bhramari Pranayama alone or a control group. The combined practice also significantly improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure, psychological well-being, and mindfulness. Heart rate did not change significantly in any group. The authors conclude that the combined practice offers additional benefits for stress management in working women.