Breathwork is an understudied school of practices involving intentional respiratory modulation to induce an altered state of consciousness (ASC). We simultaneously investigate the phenomenological and neural dynamics of breathwork by combining Temporal Experience Tracing, a quantitative methodology that preserves the temporal dynamics of subjective experience, with low-density portable EEG...
The objective of this study was to find out the influence of Yogasana, Meditation and Pranayama practice on the Physiological and Psychological variables of College-level Students, Psychological fitness — or mental health — can be measured by assessing levels of anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, satisfaction, positive relationships, responsibility and competence. A person with high...
High ventilation breathwork with retention (HVBR) has been growing in popularity over the past decade and might be beneficial for mental and physical health. However, little research has explored the potential therapeutic effects of brief, remotely delivered HVBR and the tolerability profile of this technique. Accordingly, we investigated the effects of a fully-automated HVBR protocol, along...
Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) manages emotional disturbances, thereby making a substantive contribution to cognitive aptitude and mental health amelioration among university students. Mindfulness yoga enhances the positive connectivity between mind and emotion, thereby enhancing mental and emotional well-being. The objective of present study is to determine the effectiveness of...
Health care workers were exposed to huge stress during COVID-19 pandemic affecting their physical and mental health. Practice of anulom vilom pranayama and heartfulness meditation (AVPHFN) can improve mental and physical health and counter stress. The present study explored the effect of 8-week AVPHFN intervention on autonomic functions, emotional stress, oxidative stress, and inflammation...
Yoga is a branch of science which deals with facilitating homeostasis. Yoga has further sub divided into many branches in which pranayama is one of the branches. Pranayama played an important role as well as is a remotest favorable to human beings to balance physical and mental health. Pranayama is sub classified and within which commonest practiced is the Bhramari pranayama. It is evidenced...
Abstract High ventilation breathwork with retention (HVBR) might be beneficial for mental/physical health and has been growing in popularity over the past decade. However, little research has investigated the potential therapeutic effects of brief, remotely delivered HVBR and the tolerability profile of this technique. This study (NCT06064474) was the largest blinded randomised-controlled trial...
Introduction: Hematological cancer patients often experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue during chemotherapy. Addressing these issues can improve the quality of life and long-term well-being. This study evaluated the effects of pranayama and mindfulness meditation intervention on emotional distress and fatigue in hematological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Materials and Methods:...
Context: Pranayama is a method for regulating and manipulating breath and meditation. It enables individuals to achieve a state of profound relaxation while maintaining mental alertness. Recent research on the effects of yoga on the respiratory system over the long term has shown promising results. Aim: This study's primary objective was to assess pranayama's impact on breath holding time....
PsychoactivesMarch 31, 2024Rishma S. I. Khubsing, Martin van Leerdam, Eline Haijen et al.3 citations
Background: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of classical psychedelics like ayahuasca for mental health improvement. Naturalistic studies at ayahuasca retreats have shown (short-term) improvements in mental well-being but understanding the psychological mechanisms is crucial. We are interested in psychological processes such as resilience,...