Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
December 1, 2025
Sohom Saha, Manohar Kumar Pahan, Debajit Karmakar et al.
2 citations
An 8-week integrated psycho-yogic training program, including breath control, visualization, meditation, and mindfulness, improved mental toughness, mindfulness, and flow state in underperforming female athletes aged 20-25. In a randomized trial with 56 participants, the experimental group showed significant gains in confidence, constancy, and control (mental toughness), observing, acting with awareness, and nonreactivity (mindfulness), and challenge-skill balance and concentration (flow state). However, no significant changes occurred in cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, or self-confidence. The authors suggest that longer interventions or specific anxiety-reduction components may be needed to affect anxiety levels.
Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports
January 22, 2026
Sohom Saha, Mahendra Kumar Singh, Usha Tiwari et al.
An eight-week online randomized controlled trial compared the Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in female homemakers. The MSRT group showed greater improvements in psychological and physiological stress markers: anxiety decreased by 34.01%, sleep disturbance by 37.54%, and perceived stress by 37%. Physiological measures also improved, including resting heart rate (−12.07%), systolic blood pressure (−7.97%), diastolic blood pressure (−8.40%), and respiratory rate (−25.99%). All between-group differences were statistically significant with large effect sizes. The findings indicate that online MSRT is a practical, low-cost stress-management strategy for populations with limited access to conventional wellness services.
Improving Mental Well-Being at the Intersection of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
May 9, 2026
Simran Obhrai, Shweta Shenoy, Sohom Saha
Contemplative practices such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga can reshape the brain through neuroplasticity, strengthening psychological resilience. Clinical studies show practical applications in trauma recovery, education, and workplace wellness. A holistic implementation model addresses training needs, cultural appropriateness, and sustainability. Future research priorities include methodological innovations, cultural inclusivity, precision medicine, and clinical translation. Integrating contemplative neuroscience with practical application provides a scientifically backed way for individuals to actively shape their neural structure.
Improving Mental Well-Being at the Intersection of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
May 9, 2026
Sohom Saha, Mahendra Kumar Singh, Simran Obhrai
Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga together form a synergistic triad that promotes comprehensive mental well-being by fostering emotional regulation, neuroplastic adaptability, embodied awareness, and a deeper sense of meaning. Grounded in ancient contemplative traditions and contemporary research, these practices support psychological resilience and spiritual growth rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction. The chapter examines their growing application across therapeutic, educational, and occupational settings, highlighting their adaptability, scientific credibility, and cross-cultural relevance, and calls for a paradigm shift toward person-centered, developmental models of care that recognize contemplative practices as foundational tools for long-term healing and flourishing.