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Effects of Jyoti Trataka Practice on Reaction Time and Visual Perception in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Jyoti Trataka练习对年轻人反应时间和视觉感知的影响:一项随机对照试验。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-25 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_252_25
Kanchan Yadav, Arti Yadav, Sandeep Singh, Deepeshwar Singh
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Therapeutic Evaluation of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (A Guided Yogic Meditative Technique) on Human Psychophysiology - A Narrative Review. 心音共振技术(一种引导的瑜伽冥想技术)对人类心理生理学的治疗评价——叙述性回顾。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-25 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_39_25
K S Moodala Girishankara, Shivaprasad Shetty, Prashanth Shetty, R Akshatha
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Effect of Yoga on Biomarkers and Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia in Participants with Hypertension from India's Central Industrial Security Force. 瑜伽对印度中央工业安全部队高血压患者生物标志物和呼吸窦性心律失常的影响
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-25 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_14_24
Shankar Lal Jat, Padmini Tekur
{"title":"Effect of Yoga on Biomarkers and Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia in Participants with Hypertension from India's Central Industrial Security Force.","authors":"Shankar Lal Jat, Padmini Tekur","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_14_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_14_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The central industrial security force (CISF) in India works in high-stress conditions, contributing to hypertension among its personnel. This study examined the impact of a yoga intervention on cardiovascular biomarkers among CISF personnel with hypertension.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The randomized controlled trial consisted of 88 male CISF personnel aged 25-60 posted in the Indian Space Research Organization in Bengaluru. The yoga program included loosening exercises, pranayama, asanas, relaxation, and meditation. The intervention was conducted for 1 h daily, 5 days a week for 3 months. Cardiovascular biomarkers, blood pressure (BP), weight, height, and waist circumference were assessed at baseline and postintervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The yoga group demonstrated significant reductions in systolic BP (<i>W</i> = 1802.00, <i>P</i> < 0.001), diastolic BP (<i>W</i> = 1824.50, <i>P</i> < 0.001), and heart rate (<i>W</i> = 1685.00, <i>P</i> < 0.001) at postintervention. However, nonsignificant trends were observed in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), homocysteine levels, respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) per inspiration, and waist circumference. Furthermore, significant improvements were noted in RSA per expiration (<i>W</i> = 688.00, <i>P</i> = 0.002) and weight (<i>W</i> = 709.00, <i>P</i> = 0.03) in the yoga group compared to the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study has shown the effectiveness of yoga in improving cardiovascular health among CISF personnel with hypertension. Significant reductions were observed in BP, heart rate, and weight. However, the study found nonsignificant changes in inflammatory markers such as hs-CRP and homocysteine. Yoga shows promise as a complementary therapy for managing hypertension alongside conventional treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 2","pages":"204-208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13436598/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148673793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Yoga Professionals' Opinions about Yoga in Health Care. 瑜伽专业人士对瑜伽在保健中的看法。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-27 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_69_25
Christiane Brems, Geno Carvalho, Kristina Graff
{"title":"Yoga Professionals' Opinions about Yoga in Health Care.","authors":"Christiane Brems, Geno Carvalho, Kristina Graff","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_69_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_69_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Yoga effectively supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being and represents a powerful integrated holistic healthcare practice to support prevention, healing, and thriving for a variety of health and mental health conditions. Currently, no clear credentialing pathway exists for yoga services that are delivered in health care. This study explores interest among yoga professionals in providing yoga in health care, as well as their perceptions about the need for and likelihood of enrolling in training programs leading to specialized credentials for yoga interventions in healthcare settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive survey was offered to US yoga professionals about perceptions of yoga's importance in health care and credentialing needs for providers. Through direct invitations, social media, and snowball sampling, 1877 individuals responded to the survey, with sample composition being commensurate with current US yoga practitioner demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Respondents strongly agreed that yoga has an important role in health care, showed interest in providing such care, and expressed confusion about currently available preparation and credentialing for providing such yoga services. They strongly endorsed the need for specialized yoga credentials to provide yoga services in health care, with expressed strong likelihood to seek out such credentialing for themselves.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Yoga has emerged as invaluable in supporting physical and mental health and well-being. However, to become a recognized, reimbursable healthcare practice, the yoga profession needs to define itself through educational standards and credentialing policies. Findings suggest that yoga communities and credentialing organizations need to come together to support yoga's healthcare integration by clarifying the scope of practice, educational pathways, and credentialing for yoga services in health care and community health settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"54-64"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147971807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Immediate Effect of Bhastrika pranayama on Critical Flickering Fusion Frequency among Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Controlled Study. 巴strika调息对健康志愿者临界闪烁融合频率的直接影响:一项随机对照研究。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-27 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_34_25
S Sadhana, S Suganthi, A Mooventhan, S Janani, C Vinodhini, A Rajiv Gandhi, M Karthicka, M Santhanam, K Kahlilsubramanian
{"title":"Immediate Effect of <i>Bhastrika pranayama</i> on Critical Flickering Fusion Frequency among Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Controlled Study.","authors":"S Sadhana, S Suganthi, A Mooventhan, S Janani, C Vinodhini, A Rajiv Gandhi, M Karthicka, M Santhanam, K Kahlilsubramanian","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_34_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_34_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Yoga, an ancient Vedic science, promotes unity through postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. <i>Bhastrika pranayama</i>, also known as the \"bellows breath,\" is a vitalizing practice that enhances air flow within the body, stimulates both gross and subtle aspects of the body and mind. It influences brain regions related to emotional processing, such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, and has been shown to decrease anxiety and negative emotions. This study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of <i>Bhastrika pranayama</i> on critical flicker fusion frequency (CFFF) among healthy individuals.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this randomized controlled study, a total of 60 subjects were randomly allocated into either the study group (<i>n</i> = 30) or control group (<i>n</i> = 30). The study group underwent only one session of <i>Bhastrika pranayama</i> for 5 min, whereas the control group underwent normal breathing for the same duration. CFFF was assessed before and immediately after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed no significant changes in CFFF between the study group and the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.32).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results suggest that the practice of <i>Bhastrika pranayama</i> for 5 min does not improve cognitive function compared to normal breathing in healthy individuals as measured by CFFF. Further research is needed to explore its short-term or long-term effects and potential applications in different populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"102-105"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183274/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147972649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effects of Hatha Yoga on Anthropometric and Psychological Indices among Retired Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 哈达瑜伽对退休妇女人体测量和心理指标的影响:一项随机对照试验。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-30 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_32_25
Tayebeh Mirzaei, Ali Ravari, Mohadeseh Raeisi, Milad Tabei
{"title":"The Effects of Hatha Yoga on Anthropometric and Psychological Indices among Retired Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Tayebeh Mirzaei, Ali Ravari, Mohadeseh Raeisi, Milad Tabei","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_32_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_32_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aging is accompanied by various physiological and psychological changes that necessitate focused attention on both physical and mental health. Hatha yoga, a safe and nonpharmacological intervention, has shown promise in promoting overall well-being in older adults.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to assess the effects of Hatha yoga on anthropometric and psychological parameters in retired women attending the Retirement Center of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this two-arm randomized controlled trial, 64 retired women over the age of 60 years were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using a 1:1 parallel design. The intervention group attended Hatha yoga sessions once a week for 8 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Anthropometric measurements (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference (WC), hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]) and psychological assessments (depression, anxiety, and stress) were recorded at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months postintervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All 64 participants completed the study. Repeated-measures ANOVA (SPSS v16.0) revealed significant reductions in stress (<i>P</i> < 0.001), anxiety (<i>P</i> < 0.001), WC (<i>P</i> < 0.001), and WHR (<i>P</i> < 0.001) in the intervention group across the three time points. No significant changes were observed in depression (<i>P</i> = 0.537), and although there was a within-group reduction in BMI, the between-group difference was not statistically significant (<i>P</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An 8-week Hatha yoga program effectively reduces stress, anxiety, WC, and WHR in healthy retired women, supporting its role as a beneficial intervention for promoting health in the elderly.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"65-71"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147972653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Serenity in Struggle: A Systematic Review on the Impact of Yoga on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients. 奋斗中的宁静:瑜伽对癌症患者生活质量影响的系统综述。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-30 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_95_25
Shravya Pingili, Lakshmi Sai Deepak Reddy Velugoti, Balaji Nallapati
{"title":"Serenity in Struggle: A Systematic Review on the Impact of Yoga on Quality of Life in Cancer Patients.","authors":"Shravya Pingili, Lakshmi Sai Deepak Reddy Velugoti, Balaji Nallapati","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_95_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_95_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is a life-altering diagnosis that profoundly impacts patients' physical health and their quality of life (QoL). Complementary therapies like yoga have gained attention for their potential to alleviate these adverse effects and improve well-being. However, its integration into cancer care remains limited due to insufficient evidence and guidelines. By systematically reviewing the literature, this study aims to identify if there is a benefit of yoga in improving QoL parameters such as sleep, pain index, depression, and anxiety. This review is based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis guidelines. For this review, we searched the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases and screened them for full free texts published in English and studied in humans in the last 5 years, beginning in 2019. The articles included in the search are randomized controlled trials (RCTs), nonrandomized control trials, mixed studies, observational studies, meta-analysis studies, systematic reviews, and traditional reviews. Our systematic review consists of 6 RCTs, 1 meta-analysis, and 1 observational study. The studies included yoga intervention in different cancers and their effects on sleep, depression, pain, QoL, fatigue, anxiety, and inflammatory cytokines. Nonpharmacological interventions like yoga are essential for improving the QoL in cancer patients. The heterogeneity in yoga protocols and the limited sample sizes of included studies suggest further research.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"3-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147972673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of Yoga and Meditation on Human Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review. 瑜伽和冥想对人体肠道菌群的影响:一项系统综述。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-27 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_15_25
Renukaradhya K Math, Palaksha Kanive Javaregowda, Satish G Patil
{"title":"Effect of Yoga and Meditation on Human Gut Microbiota: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Renukaradhya K Math, Palaksha Kanive Javaregowda, Satish G Patil","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_15_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_15_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The evidence from the clinical studies on the influence of yoga and meditation on gut microbiota in humans has been summarized in this systematic review. Searches were conducted until November 2023 in four electronic databases: SCOPUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Controlled Registry of Trials (CENTRAL) to find relevant studies published in English. Studies on the influence of yoga and meditation on gut microbiome in human participants of any age or gender were included in the systematic review. The outcomes were modulations in the composition and function of gut microbiota and their metabolite levels. Due to the varied approaches used in the study designs and outcome measures of the included studies, a narrative synthesis was carried out. The database search resulted in 247 titles and abstracts, out of which four articles were included for qualitative synthesis. There was one nonrandomized controlled study and three observational studies. The studies were conducted on a healthy population (<i>n</i> = 440). The participants were followers of a vegan or vegetarian diet. The control group subjects were nonmeditators, i.e., who never received any meditation training. All the reviewed studies have shown a favorable change in the composition and function of gut microbiota and their metabolites with meditation practice when compared to controls. Yoga and meditation improved the composition and function of gut microbiota. However, all the subjects were following a vegetarian/vegan diet, so the beneficial changes demonstrated in the gut microbiota may be attributed to the combined effects of meditation and a vegetarian/vegan diet.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"41-53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147972522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Pranayama on Recently Diagnosed Migraine: A Detailed Study Incorporating Cardiac Autonomic Functions and Clinical Scores. 调息对新近诊断的偏头痛的影响:一项结合心脏自主神经功能和临床评分的详细研究。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-27 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_285_24
Shubh Laxmi, Dhanalakshmi Yerrabelli, Pravati Pal, Rajeswari Aghoram, Nivedita Nanda
{"title":"Effects of Pranayama on Recently Diagnosed Migraine: A Detailed Study Incorporating Cardiac Autonomic Functions and Clinical Scores.","authors":"Shubh Laxmi, Dhanalakshmi Yerrabelli, Pravati Pal, Rajeswari Aghoram, Nivedita Nanda","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_285_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_285_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context and aims: </strong>Migraine is considered to be a primary headache disorder manifested by frequent on-and-off attacks of moderate to intense pain, mostly pulsatile or throbbing in nature. While various treatment options exist, including medication, non pharmacological interventions are also being explored to alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being. By exploring the impact of Pranayama on multiple domains, this study aimed to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of this nonpharmacological intervention and its role in improving the well-being of individuals affected by migraine.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>Recently diagnosed migraine patients were assigned into two groups, namely the control group (<i>n</i> = 43) and the Yoga group (<i>n</i> = 43). The yoga group received 12 weeks of pranayama with conventional care, and the control group received conventional care alone. Cardiac autonomic functions and clinical scores (Migraine Disability Assessment Scores, Headache Impact Test-6, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) were assessed at baseline and the end of the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cardiac autonomic functions as well as clinical scores were improved in both the groups, and this was significant in the yoga group. Vagal tone was significantly improved in the yoga group as compared to the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In light of the findings from this randomized controlled trial, it is evident that a 12-week Pranayama practice holds immense promise as a safe and accessible complementary intervention for individuals with recently diagnosed migraine under stable therapy. Pranayama, with its positive therapeutic impact on multiple aspects of migraine pathology and its noninvasive nature, holds great promise for individuals seeking alternative or complementary treatments for migraine.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"94-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147972679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Yoga: The Path of Science and Spirituality for World Peace and Harmony. 瑜伽:世界和平与和谐的科学与灵性之路。
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International Journal of Yoga Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-30 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_76_26
Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath
{"title":"Yoga: The Path of Science and Spirituality for World Peace and Harmony.","authors":"Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_76_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_76_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"19 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13183260/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147971815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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