The objective of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of adolescent mindfulness therapy on the academic resilience and academic optimism in Anxious First-Year High School Students. The research method included a two-month follow-up period, a pretest, posttest, and control group design, and was quasi-experimental. The statistical population of the present study included anxious...
The gut-brain axis (GBA) represents an intricate, multidirectional communication network linking the enteric and central nervous systems, immune pathways, endocrine signaling, the microbiome, and the lived experience of consciousness itself.Classical biomedical models successfully describe many mechanisms within the GBA, yet they do not fully explain the system's rapid responsiveness, emotional...
Background: Healthcare professionals face significant stress due to long hours, emotional demands, and critical decision-making. Chronic stress leads to burnout, reduced job satisfaction, and compromised patient care. Mindfulness and stress management strategies are increasingly recognized as effective interventions to support mental health and enhance resilience among healthcare workers....
Purpose: The present study aims to discuss how the practice of yoga influences the development of an individual and how their practice can be a pillar of the foundation of an awakened society. It also explores how the incorporation of yoga into the educational system, as proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India, supports physical, mental, emotional, and ethical development....
This narrative review synthesizes research demonstrating the multifaceted role of nasal breathing in human health and wellbeing across developmental, physiological, immunological, and neuropsychological domains. Nasal breathing emerges as fundamental to infant development, enabling correct breastfeeding mechanics and contributing to proper maxillofacial growth. Nasal structures condition and...
Accelerating digitalization and algorithmic decision-making reshape managerial work but risk sidelining embodied emotion in leadership. This study examines whether a psychosomatic, body-mind-integrated approach can strengthen leaders’ emotional regulation and team dynamics in technologyintensive environments. A convergent mixed-methods design was applied with 96 managers from 12 Moldovan SMEs...
The doctrine of Shadchakra (six chakras) forms an essential part of yoga, tantra and Ayurvedic philosophy. These chakras are described as subtle centers of energy located along the spinal pathway, each influencing human physiology, psychology and spiritual evolution. The six principal chakras - Mūlādhāra, Svādhisthāna, Maņipūra, Anāhata, Viśuddha and Ājñā are interconnected with specific...
Background/Objectives: The present exploratory study evaluates the feasibility and psychological effects of a structured Qigong intervention implemented in an Italian university setting. Qigong is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice combining gentle movements, breathwork, and mindful attention, aimed at enhancing mind-body integration and interoceptive awareness. Methods: A total of 332...
In today’s wellness landscape, yoga is frequently celebrated as a powerful alternative therapy. However, while modern sessions often rely on biomedical explanations, the true blueprint for these healing practices lies in the ancient traditions of Hatha Yoga. This paper provides a deep dive into the foundational texts of the craft specifically the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and...
Practices involving altered states of consciousness (ASCs) are receiving increasing scientific and public attention, particularly in domains such as psychedelic assisted therapy and mindfulness-based interventions (Lee et al., 2021; Nichols et al., 2017). There is also an increasing interest in a broader range of practices involving altered states, including breathwork, ice-bath immersions,...