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Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Psychology International Journal of Yoga

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Pranayamas and their neurophysiological effects

Stephany Campanelli, AdrianoBretanha Lopes Tort, Bruno Lobão‐Soares
International Journal of Yoga Summary & key facts 2020 37 citations

This 2020 review looked at English studies on yogic breathing (pranayamas) published from 2008 to 2018. The authors screened 1,588 articles and analyzed 14 that met their criteria. Those 14 papers generally reported effects of pranayama on emotional states and on thinking or cognitive performance. The review also said the…

Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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