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2 papers

Effect of long-term yoga training on autonomic function among the healthy adults

R Shobana, Maheshkumar Kuppusamy, Sankaralingam Thirupathy Venkateswaran, M Bagavad Geetha, R. Padmavathi

This small cross-sectional study compared 33 regular yoga practitioners with 35 non‑practitioners aged 17–30. The yoga group had a lower resting heart rate (about 69 vs 81 bpm) and a smaller blood‑pressure response on the sustained handgrip test (about 10.2 vs 16.3), differences the authors report as statistically significant. Other…

Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Stress Responses and Cortisol

The role of a mindful movement-based program (Movimento Biologico) in health promotion: results of a pre-post intervention study

Stefano Proietti, Manuela Chiavarini, Francesco Iorio, Livia Buratta, Giancarlo Pocetta, Roberta Carestia, et al.
Frontiers in Public Health Summary & key facts 2024 2 citations

Researchers ran an 8-week mindful movement program (Movimento Biologico) with 38 university students (mean age 21.2 years; 60.5% male). Participants completed four questionnaires before and after the program. After the program, several measures of interoceptive awareness and positive mental health improved significantly, while overall psychological well-being and sense of coherence…

Health, psychology, and well-being Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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