Vipassana meditation is an insight-oriented contemplative practice that emphasizes sustained observation of present-moment experience and non-reactive awareness. Interest in its possible cognitive effects has increased, yet the evidence is distributed across heterogeneous studies using different populations, interventions, and neurocognitive outcomes. This narrative review synthesizes evidence...
Yoga has emerged as an important complementary approach for promoting physical, physiological, and psychological well-being in modern society. Among various yogic practices, pranayama occupies a central position due to its influence on respiratory regulation, autonomic balance, pulmonary efficiency, and metabolic functioning. Slow and fast yogic nostril breathing practices such as Bhastrika and...
Background of the Study: Modern competitive sports demand an integrated operation of muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and biochemical durability, yet athletes frequently face high levels of oxidative stress, muscle fatigue, and slow recovery. While traditional training focuses on specific physical domains, there is an increasing recognition that mental ability is a primary...