BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
August 18, 2016
Waleed O Twal, Amy E Wahlquist, Sundaravadivel Balasubramanian
Background: Self-report measures indicate that Yoga practices are perceived to reduce stress; however, molecular mechanisms through which YB affects stress are just beginning to be understood. While invasive sampling such as blood has been widely used to measure biological indicators such as pro-inflammatory biomarkers, the use of saliva to measure changes in various biomolecules has been...
International Review of Psychiatry
June 2016
Ramajayam Govindaraj, Sneha Karmani, Shivarama Varambally et al.
Yoga is a multifaceted spiritual tool with enhanced health and well-being as one of its positive effects. The components of yoga which are very commonly applied for health benefits are asanas (physical postures), pranayama (regulated breathing) and meditation. In the context of asanas, yoga resembles more of a physical exercise, which may lead to the perception that yoga is another kind of...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
October 24, 2026
Rakesh Chandola
preprint
Background: The philosophy of medicine has undergone a profound paradigm shift over millennia. In ancient India, health was conceptualized through a holistic framework where the mind (Manas), body (Sharira), and spirit (Atman) were viewed as an indivisible continuum. Conversely, Western modern medicine historically embraced Cartesian dualism rigidly separating physical pathology from...
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
October 22, 2026
S Velvizhi
The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of yoga training on mindful attention awareness among older adults. In this experimental study, a demographic questionnaire and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) were used. Sixty older adults participating in yoga classes at Gandhi Stadium were selected through a random sampling method. The selected participants...
International Journal of Integrative Health and Mind-Body Medicine
October 22, 2026
Deepika Rawal, Divyansh Jain
Generation Z students are increasingly exposed to academic pressure, digital overload, social media influence, and lifestyle changes that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, emotional instability, and reduced psychological well-being. These challenges can negatively affect academic performance, emotional health, and overall quality of life. Therefore, there is a growing need for...
PsyArXiv Preprints
October 22, 2026
preprint
Background: Subjective experiences featuring altered self-awareness, temporal perception, or spatial boundaries—termed Non-Ordinary Experiences (NOEs)—occur across clinical neurology, psychiatry, and psychedelic medicine, including in insular ecstatic seizures, meditation, breathwork, hypnosis, and psychedelic therapy. Objective: To synthesize neurobiological and clinical literature on NOEs for...
Research Square
October 21, 2026
Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu, Sophia DeMan, Brian Ching-Yuan Cheng
preprint
Abstract Self-compassion interventions are increasingly used to support young people’s well-being, yet how youth athletes understand and learn relevant concepts and tools remains unexamined. This study investigated youth athletes’ perceived mechanisms of change and psychological skills following participation in the 8-week Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, & Athlete Resilience Training (SMART)...
Journal of Comprehensive Science
October 20, 2026
Putu Setiani, Agung Setiabudi, I Putu Pradiva Satriya Kirana et al.
Program pengabdian masyarakat ini mengevaluasi perubahan intensitas dan frekuensi nyeri kepala setelah pelatihan yoga dan meditasi mindfulness terstruktur pada anggota Komunitas Yoga DHSP Bali. Sebanyak 33 peserta mengikuti edukasi kesehatan, latihan pernapasan sadar, body scan, dan yoga yang dimodifikasi, disertai pendampingan selama delapan minggu. Intensitas nyeri dinilai menggunakan Numeric...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
October 17, 2026
Thao Hoang
preprint
The Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement (PSSM) was established in 1990 in India by Brahmarshi Patriji. The movement is dedicated to disseminating meditation practices, fostering global consciousness, and promoting a lifestyle in harmony with nature. PSSM is built upon four core pillars: Anapanasati meditation (mindfulness of breath), a plant-based lifestyle, the dissemination of spiritual...
Revista Semilla Científica
October 16, 2026
Ildaura Gonzalez, Noreidis Rojas
El propósito de este artículo fue analizar el impacto de las estrategias de mindfulness en la autorregulación emocional en niños de educación preescolar. La metodología utilizada fue de tipo documental, basada en la revisión de artículos científicos y fuentes académicas relacionadas con el tema. Entre los principales hallazgos, se identificó que el uso de estrategias como la respiración...