A Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Giving Testimony and Learning Yogic Breathing Techniques on Battered Women's Feelings of Depression

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 1800-1808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan H. Franzblau ◽  
Sonia Echevarria ◽  
Michelle Smith ◽  
Thomas E. Van Cantfort
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing

scholarly journals Effects of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, a Multicomponent Breath-Based Yogic Practice (Pranayama), on Perceived Stress and General Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 788-797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Tara Peterson ◽  
Sarah M. Bauer ◽  
Deepak Chopra ◽  
Paul J. Mills ◽  
Raj K. Maturi
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Yogic Practice ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing ◽  
Natural Treatment

Stress-induced disorders such as anxiety represent the leading causes of adult disability worldwide. Previous studies indicate that yoga and other contemplative practices such as pranayama, or controlled yogic breathing techniques, may be effective in the treatment of mood disorders and stress. In this study, 142 individuals (mean age = 43 years; SD = 13.90) participated in a 3-day retreat program during which they learned Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya, which is a yogic practice that includes both deep breathing and meditation techniques. Participants were instructed to practice the kriya each day for 21 minutes. After 6 weeks of daily practice, participants reported subjectively lower levels of perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale) and higher levels of general well-being (General Well-Being Scale) compared to baseline. These results support the notion that Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya may represent a natural treatment for stress reduction.

scholarly journals Different Effects of Four Yogic Breathing Techniques on Mindfulness, Stress, and Well-being

2021 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Janika Epe ◽  
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Rudolf Stark ◽  
Ulrich Ott ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Paced Breathing ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing

Yogic breathing techniques are fundamental to the physical and mental practice of yoga. They are closely connected to meditation, which involves the observation of breath. There are many yogic techniques based on the active regulation of the breath. Breathing practices influence many processes in the body, e.g. heart rate variability, and the mind, e.g. relaxation and stress, through their impact on the autonomic nervous system. This study intended to investigate differential effects of four yogic breathing techniques: (1) <em>ujjayi</em>—relaxation through slowing down the breath, (2) paced breathing—enhancement of concentration by following a precise protocol of slowdown breathing, (3) <em>kapalabhati</em>—raising wakefulness by mild hyperventilation, and (4) alternate nostril breathing—balancing the autonomic nervous system by alternating breath between the two nostrils. This study was conducted on 36 participants, who learned each technique within two weeks of an eight-week program and practiced them daily. After each technique, mindfulness, perceived stress, and physical well-being were assessed based on questionnaires. Ujjayi breathing, showed a relaxing effect, reduced stress, increased peacefulness, and the feeling of being at ease/leisure. Paced breathing resulted in a greater awareness of inner experiences. Kapalabhati showed a significant increase in vitality and joy of life, and alternate nostril breathing showed no hypothesis-compliant changes. The findings of this study suggest several beneficial and differential effects of these breathing techniques; therefore, they could be employed as tools for self-regulation in therapeutic contexts.

scholarly journals Can Yogic Breathing Techniques Like Simha Kriya and Isha Kriya Regulate COVID-19-Related Stress?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjari Rain ◽  
Balachundhar Subramaniam ◽  
Pramod Avti ◽  
Pranay Mahajan ◽  
Akshay Anand
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Global Impact ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing ◽  
Therapeutic Measures ◽  
Related Stress

The global impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is tremendous on human life, not only affecting the physical and mental health of population but also impacting the economic system of countries and individual itself. The present situation demands prompt response toward COVID-19 by equipping the humans with strategies to overcome the infection and stress associated with it. These strategies must not only be limited to preventive and therapeutic measures, but also aim at improving immunity and mental health. This can be achieved by yogic breathing techniques. In this perspective, we emphasize the importance of yogic breathing, Simha Kriya and Isha kriya, the simple yet effective breathing techniques.

scholarly journals Conservative and non-surgical management of lumbar disc herniation

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Kashinath G Metri ◽  
Seema Rathi ◽  
Jalandhara   ◽  
Amit Singh ◽  
Nagaratna R.
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Normal Function ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Classical Sign ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing ◽  
Discal Herniation ◽  
One Year ◽  
Guided Relaxation

A case of a 16-year-old Indian adolescent with discal herniation in L4 – L5 region with classical sign of ‘foot drop’ was successfully managed by conservative, non-surgical approach following principles of yoga intervention. Patients practised yoga under supervision of yoga expert, four times a day for first two weeks followed by once a day for consecutive two years. Yoga protocol included gentle yoga based loosening practices, simple asanas, yogic breathing techniques and yogic guided relaxation, pranayama and meditation. One year and two-year follow-ups showed complete revival of normal function and healing of the affected spinal cord disorder. A case which was recommended for surgery recovered with yoga intervention.

scholarly journals Regulation of autonomic functions following two high frequency yogic breathing techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4.1-4.4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joydeb Mondal ◽  
Ragavendrasamy Balakrishnan ◽  
Manjunath Nandi Krishnamurthy
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Autonomic Functions ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Yogic Breathing

Surface ultrastructure of danazol treated rat endometrium: A SEM study

1983 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 556-557
Author(s):  
R.P. Apkarian ◽  
J.S. Sanfilippo
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Distal Segment ◽  
Uterine Horn ◽  
Female Reproductive Tract ◽  
Ultrastructural Changes ◽  
Cycle Phase ◽  
Sprague Dawley

The synthetic androgen danazol, is an isoxazol derivative of ethisterone. It is utilized in the treatment of endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, and has a potential use as a contraceptive. A study was designed to evaluate the ultrastructural changes associated with danazol therapy in a rat model. The preliminary investigation of the distal segment of the rat uterine horn was undertaken as part of a larger study intended to elucidate the effects of danazol on the female reproductive tract.Cross-sections (2-3 mm in length) of the distal segment of the uterine horn from sixteen Sprague-Dawley rats were prepared for SEM. Ten rats in estrus served as controls and six danazol treated rats were noted to have alterations of the estrus cycle i.e. a lag in cycle phase or noncycling patterns. Specimens were fixed in 3% glutaraldehyde in 0.05M phosphate buffer containing CaCl2 at pH 7.0-7.4 and chilled to 4°C. After a brief wash in distilled water, specimens were passed through a graded series of ethanol, critical point dryed in CO2 from absolute ethanol, and coated with 6nm Au. Observations were made with an IS1-40 SEM operated at 15kV.

A Comparison of the Ultrastructural Morphology of Hepatic Necrosis in BDF1 Mice

1981 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 586-587
Author(s):  
Becky Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Hepatic Necrosis ◽  
Hepatic Tissue ◽  
Pronounced Increase ◽  
Glycogen Store ◽  
Ultrastructural Morphology ◽  
Mitochondrial Integrity ◽  
Glycogen Stores

Preliminary investigation has indicated similarity in hepatic ultrastructural morphology in nutritional deprivation, and cyanide induced hepatic necrosis. Analysis of hepatic tissue has indicated disruption of intracellular membranes, specifically, reduction in rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) mitochondrial integrity, and glycogen stores. An increase in smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) portion was observed.To further investigate the apparent equivalence of necrotic morphology, ultrastructura1ly, BDF1 mice were subjected to senescence, nutritional deprevation, potassium cyanide (KCN) induced toxemia, and acetaminophen induced toxemia. Controls were utilized to ellucidate non-necrotic hepatocellular normals. U1trastructura1 investigation of controls (Fig. 1) shows densely granular RER, abundant glycogen stores, and morphologically normal mitochondria. Subjects with acetaminophen induced necrosis exhibit reduced normal RER with increased levels of dialated, vesicular RER in apparent conversion to SER (Fig. 2), loss of mitochondrial integrity, and glycogen store reduction. Senescent subjects exhibit a pronounced increase in SER and loss of glycogen store. (Fig. 3). Investigation of the senescent SER at high magnification (Fig. 5) indicates that the SER is arising from degranulating and vesiculating RER.

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