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

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 ◽  
◽  
...  
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 Relaxing and Communication-Promoting Effects of Wooden Tableware at Workplace Social Gathering

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Junichiro Hayano ◽  
Kento Yamamoto ◽  
Yutaka Yoshida ◽  
Emi Yuda
Keyword(s):  
Crossover Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Autonomic Functions ◽  
Pulse Rate Variability ◽  
Social Gathering

<em>Human beings are thought to have evolved in close contact with wood and touching wood is known to have relaxing effects. In 10 health subjects participating workplace social gathering, the effects of the use of wooden tableware on autonomic functions and communication were examined in comparison to the use of porcelain-metal tableware with a crossover study design. Analysis of pulse rate variability revealed that, compared to porcelain-metal tableware, wooden tableware lowered the amplitude of low-frequency (LF, 0.04-0.15 Hz) component without affecting the amplitude of high-frequency (HF, 0.15-0.45 Hz) component, resulting lower LF-to-HF ratio. Communication measured by the total number of utterances did not differ with the type of tableware. Subjective evaluation by a post questionnaire also showed consistent results, indicating better impression, warmth, relaxation, remission, nostalgic feeling for wooden tableware than porcelain-metal tableware. The use of wooden tableware may reduce sympathetic tone at the workplace social gathering compared to porcelain-metal tableware.</em>

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.

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