Heart rate variability (HRV) has been used as a proxy for health and fitness and indicator of
autonomic regulation and therefore, appears well placed to assess the changes occurring …

Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices for the prevention and treatment of
medical conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga, which are important and effective …

Cardiovascular functions are controlled by neural factors, temperature, hormones, etc., Of
these, neural factors primarily concern the autonomic nervous system, which plays a major …

College students experienced increased stress and anxiety during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
This study evaluated the effect of brief online Isha Upa Yoga modules on undergraduates' …

Respiration protocols have been developed to manipulate mental states, including their use
for therapeutic purposes. In this systematic review, we discuss evidence that respiration may …

Broader outlook, ethics, and social responsibility have been long-standing concerns in
business practices and management. In this regard, an effective management education …

Breathing techniques are predicted to affect specific physical and psychological states, such
as relaxation or activation, that might benefit physical sport performance (PSP). Techniques …

Background: Chanting “OM” is a form of meditation that has numerous health benefits.
However, the neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning its effect are surprisingly …

Abstract Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and respiratory sinus arrhythmia are directly
associated with autonomic flexibility, self-regulation and well-being, and inversely …

Background Reports suggest that vigilance or sustained attention increases sympathetic
activity. A persistent increase in sympathetic activity can lead to an increase in blood …