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Autonomic Functions In Raja-yoga Meditators

Jyotsana R Bharshankar, Archana D Mandape, Mrunal S Phatak

    Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
    |August 18, 2016
    PubMed
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    Raja-yoga meditation shifts autonomic balance toward the parasympathetic side, reducing stress responses. This study found meditators had improved autonomic function tests compared to non-meditators.

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