Background: Yoga is a mind–body practice that combines postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. It may influence cardiovascular, metabolic, anthropometric and cognitive functions through autonomic regulation and stress reduction. Aim: To evaluate the effect of three months of regular yogic practice on selected physiological parameters among healthy volunteers. Methods: This...
Background: Meditation is widely recognized for its beneficial effects on physical and mental health, particularly through modulation of the autonomic nervous system. Electrocardiography (ECG) provides a non-invasive method to assess cardiac electrical activity and autonomic balance. This study aims to compare ECG changes occurring during different stages of meditation with those observed...