Effect of a Virtual Breathwork Program on Wellness of Counselors‐in‐Training
Yangyang Liu, Ting‐fen Lin, Dilian Rolins, Yasar Nur Dedeoglu
Counselor Education and Supervision March 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1002/ceas.70007 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 42 |
| Population | Counselors-in-training |
| Duration | Immediately after SKY and at 1-month follow-up |
| Topics | Breathwork |
| Key findings | SKY significantly improved participants' overall wellness, Creative Self, Coping Self, and Essential Self immediately after the program and at one-month follow-up. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT We used a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effect of a virtual breathwork meditation program (i.e., Sudarshan Kriya Yoga [SKY]) on wellness in counselors‐in‐training ( N = 42). Participants’ overall wellness and sub‐domains of wellness were assessed by the Five Factor Wellness Inventory at pre‐, post‐, and 1‐month follow‐up. Findings indicated that SKY significantly improved participants’ overall wellness, as well as Creative Self, Coping Self, and Essential Self, immediately after SKY and at the 1‐month follow‐up.