Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
December 1, 2025
Neena Sharma, Kamlesh Jha, Chandrakanta Munni
Pranayama, yogic breathing techniques, are considered a form of meditation. In classical yoga, the breath is associated with prana; thus, pranayama is a means to control the inner force, the prana shakti or life energy. Pranayama is more than regular breathing and if practiced in structured and methodical manner can reduce the body's physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. It has more recently...
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
March 1, 2025
Kamlesh Jha, Pankaj Kumar, Yogesh Kumar et al.
3 citations
Panic disorder is associated with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and reduced heart rate variability (HRV). Enhancing HRV may help mitigate symptoms of panic disorder. This study investigated the effects of Rajyoga mindfulness meditation training on HRV in patients with panic disorder. This prospective randomized controlled trial included 110 patients with panic disorder recruited from a...
Cureus
September 6, 2023
Naveen Gowrapura Halappa, Kamlesh Jha, U Vijayabanu et al.
2 citations
BACKGROUND: Athletes are vulnerable to musculoskeletal injuries and psychiatric conditions. Previous studies have reported the benefits of yoga on cognitive functions among healthy children, adults, and the elderly. This pilot study aimed to test the neurocognitive functions among athletes with/without yoga intervention. METHODS: A non-randomized, two-armed parallel-group, single-blind...
International Journal of Yoga
2023
Kamlesh Jha, Pankaj Kumar, Yogesh Kumar et al.
3 citations
One of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions that affect a person's quality of life, ability to function and productivity, and consequently the loss of national income, are anxiety disorders. Rajyoga meditation (RM) is a form of meditation that is performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. In this study, we attempted to evaluate the modulation of...