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Anette Kjellgren¹, Sven A Bood, Kajsa Axelsson

¹Department of Psychology, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden. Anette.Kjellgren@kau.se

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Sudarshan Kriya and related practices (SK&P), a form of yoga and yogic breathing, significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and stress while boosting optimism in healthy adults. This pilot study suggests a feasible protocol for larger trials investigating wellness improvements.

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Area of Science:

Mind-body medicine
Psychoneuroimmunology
Complementary and alternative medicine

Background:

Psychosocial disturbances increase vulnerability to stress-related illnesses.
Relaxation exercises, including yoga and yogic breathing, aim to mitigate stress.
Sudarshan Kriya and related practices (SK&P) are known for their positive mind-body effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and pilot a protocol for investigating the effects of SK&P on wellness in healthy volunteers.
To assess the feasibility and safety of a 6-week SK&P intervention.

Main Methods:

A 6-week intensive program of Sudarshan Kriya and related practices (SK&P) was administered to 55 healthy adult volunteers.
A control group (n=48) engaged in daily relaxation in an armchair for the same period.
Standardized instruments measured anxiety, depression, optimism, stress, energy, and altered states of consciousness before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

The SK&P group showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress (p < 0.001).
Participants in the SK&P group demonstrated a significant increase in dispositional optimism (p < 0.001).
Subjective reports indicated positive experiences and beneficial effects from the SK&P practices.

Conclusions:

The developed protocol is safe, demonstrates good compliance, and is suitable for a full-scale trial.
Yoga and yogic breathing exercises, such as SK&P, show potential for improving adult wellness.
Further large-scale trials are warranted to conclusively assess the benefits of SK&P on well-being.