The intersection of AI and yoga represents a paradigm shift in technology-supported holistic wellness. Current AI yoga applications focus narrowly on posture correction, neglecting yoga's multidimensional essence encompassing mental clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual development. This chapter introduces Yoga-Informed AI, a framework where classical yogic principles from the Yoga...
This chapter introduces Prana-Centered AI, a pioneering framework that blends ancient yogic energetics with modern intelligent wellness technologies. While contemporary AI-powered wearables excel at tracking physiological data, they overlook the subtle dimensions of human vitality described in classical yoga, Prana, Nadis, Chakras, and the subtle body. Prana-Centered AI bridges this gap through...
One of the most intriguing findings of neuroscience is the ability of contemplative practice to transform the human brain. This chapter explores how neuroplasticity can use mindfulness, meditation, and yoga to strengthen psychological resilience to help us understand how ancient wisdom can be used in combination with new brain science. The chapter introduces clinical studies that demonstrate...
The global mental health crisis, characterized by escalating rates of anxiety, depression, and existential distress, has exposed the limitations of conventional biomedical approaches. This chapter explores the integrative potential of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as a synergistic triad for promoting comprehensive mental well-being. Grounded in both ancient contemplative traditions and...
Background and Study Aim. Stress-related psychological and physiological strain represents a relevant concern in populations exposed to sustained domestic and caregiving demands. Yoga-based relaxation practices, including Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), have been applied in clinical and non-clinical contexts to support stress regulation in everyday life. Although such approaches are...
This study investigated the efficacy of an integrated psycho-yogic training program on psychological well-being in underperforming female athletes, addressing the gap in traditional sports training that often neglects psychological readiness. The research involved 56 female athletes aged 20-25 years, randomly divided into experimental and control groups of 28 participants each. The experimental...