R Padmavathi

Effect of six months pranayama training on stress-induced salivary cortisol response among adolescents-Randomized controlled study.

Explore August 3, 2021 K Maheshkumar, K Dilara, P Ravishankar et al.

Background: A combination of yoga practices has been documented to reduce stress and stress-induced cortisol levels. The objective of the current study is to examine the effects of six months of a single pranayama practice (Bhramari [Bhr. P]) on reducing salivary cortisol response to the cold pressor test (CPT) among adolescents. Methods: Twenty-six healthy adolescents between the ages of 11...