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{"title":"Development, Validation, and Feasibility of a Yoga-based Module for Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms.","authors":"Ananta Gopal Kuanar Baboo, Natesh Babu, Nandini Rawat, Wareesha Anwar, Satyaprakash Purohit, Piyush Ranjan","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_240_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_240_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) involve persistent symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and gastrointestinal issues without a clear medical cause, often linked to psychological factors. Yoga has been promising in managing psychiatric comorbidities and alleviating MUPS. However, a validated yoga module specifically for MUPS is lacking.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to develop, validate, and assess the feasibility of a yoga module tailored for MUPS patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A comprehensive review of traditional and contemporary literature informed the development of a yoga module designed to address pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and associated psychological distress. The initial module, consisting of 47 practices, was validated by 32 yoga experts using the content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio (CVR) based on Lawshe's formula. The final module was tested for feasibility on 12 MUPS patients, evaluating symptom severity using the Patient Health Questionnaire-15 at baseline and after 1 month of intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final module, incorporating 34 practices with CVR >0.37 and expert-recommended modifications, including Sheetali Pranayama, demonstrated a CVI of 0.59. Feasibility testing revealed a significant reduction in symptom severity in patients after 1 month of practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The developed yoga module for MUPS was found to be safe, feasible, and effective in reducing symptom severity. However, given the pilot nature of this study and the small sample size, further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the module's efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 3","pages":"314-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12931652/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147289707","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}

{"title":"Frequency and Dosage of Yoga Practice for Maintaining Optimal Physical and Mental Health.","authors":"Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_340_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_340_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 3","pages":"233-234"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12931641/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147289694","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}

{"title":"Immediate Effect of Modified Bhramari Pranayama on Salivary Nitric Oxide Level among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Xerostomia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Geethashree Poojary, Shivaprasad Shetty, Prashanth Shetty, Kadagouda Patil, Somisetty Koushik Gupta, H L Nanjeshgowda","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_253_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_253_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is frequently associated with xerostomia, a condition characterized by reduced salivary flow and a sensation of dry mouth. Nitric oxide (NO) plays a vital role in vasodilation and immune modulation. Modified Bhramari Pranayama (MBhrP), a specific yogic breathing technique, has been reported to enhance endogenous NO production.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary aim of this study was to assess the immediate effect of MBhrP on salivary NO levels in T2DM individuals with xerostomia. The secondary objective was to evaluate its effect on heart rate variability (HRV), an indicator of autonomic nervous system activity.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Sixty-eight eligible participants were randomized into two groups: MBhrP group (<i>n</i> = 34) and the control group (<i>n</i> = 34). Participants were assessed using a close-ended questionnaire, including the Fox test and Xerostomia Inventory, to confirm the presence and severity of xerostomia. The intervention group performed MBhrP for 20 min between 6 AM and 7 AM, while the control group engaged in slow breathing for the same duration. Salivary NO levels and HRV parameters were assessed at baseline and immediately postintervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The MBhrP group showed a statistically significant increase in salivary NO levels compared to the control group (<i>P</i> < 0.05). HRV parameters SDRR (<i>P</i> = 0.02), root mean square of successive differences (<i>P</i> < 0.001), and pRR50 (<i>P</i> = 0.004) also showed significant improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MBhrP appears to have an immediate beneficial effect on salivary NO levels and autonomic function in T2DM patients with xerostomia, suggesting its potential as a nonpharmacological therapeutic tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 3","pages":"306-313"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12931647/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147305976","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}

{"title":"The Effect of Yoga on Women with Postpartum Depression: A Meta-analysis.","authors":"Wenpian Ruan, Bo Zhang, Jiewei Ma, Haitang Ke","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_283_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_283_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common psychological disorder among women after childbirth. As a mind-body practice, yoga has been proposed as a non-pharmacological intervention to alleviate symptoms of PPD. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga in reducing postpartum depression symptoms using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) by synthesizing evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases including Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, PubMed, Google Scholar, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP, from their inception to December 2023. Eligible studies were RCTs that assessed the efficacy of yoga on PPD with EPDS as the outcome measure. Two independent reviewers carried out study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. A meta-analysis using a random-effects model was performed. 6 RCTs were included, involving a total of 443 participants (222 in the yoga group and 221 in the control group). The results indicated that yoga significantly reduced EPDS scores compared with the control group (mean difference = -2.97, 95% confidence interval: -4.72 to -1.23, <i>P</i> < 0.00001), although substantial heterogeneity was observed (I² = 95%). These findings suggest that yoga can be an effective complementary therapy for relieving postpartum depression symptoms. However, the high heterogeneity underscores the need for further high-quality, large-scale RCTs to confirm these results. This review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023449120).</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"106-114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280211","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}

{"title":"Integrating Adjunct Yoga Therapy into Hemodialysis Care: A Feasibility Pilot Study for Improving Psychological Well-being in End-stage Kidney Disease Patients.","authors":"V Raghunandan, K Veerabhadra Guptha, Apar Avinash Saoji","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_50_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_50_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Current medical treatments and surgeries for end stage renal disease (ESRD) affect disease control and its complications. Yoga has been recognized for its potential impact on mental health in various clinical populations. Hemodialysis patients often experience heightened psychological distress, which can adversely affect treatment adherence and overall health outcomes. This feasibility pilot study aimed to investigate the integration of yoga therapy into hemodialysis care as a means of improving psychological well-being in patients with ESRD.</p><p><strong>Methods/design: </strong>A single-arm pre- and postdesign was used for 20 ESRD patients on hemodialysis. They were recruited from the dialysis center of a tertiary care hospital. One month of structured yoga intervention for 60 min/day was provided to the participants as an adjunct, along with their conventional management. Subjective psychological measures, such as pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, symptom severity, and quality of life, were assessed before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data on ESRD patients on hemodialysis demonstrated a Yoga Performance Assessment score of 23.150 ± 0.875, demonstrating the feasibility of the study. All the participants completed the study period. With no dropouts, we considered the intervention to be feasible. Significant pre- and postmean differences across several psychological domains were found in the visual analog scale for pain, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study offers valuable preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and potential efficacy of integrating yoga therapy into hemodialysis care and psychological well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"218-222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510410/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145279935","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}

{"title":"A Study to Evaluate Role of Integrative Yoga-based Interventions on Cognitive and Autonomic Functions among Major Depressive Disorder.","authors":"Sunidhi Sharma, Sudhanshu Kacker, Neha Saboo","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_194_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_194_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly known as clinical depression, is a mental health disease that causes chronic sadness and a loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities and associated with significant impairments in cognitive and autonomic functions, which often persist even after mood symptoms improve.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study investigated the effects of a 6-month combined yoga and dietary intervention on cognitive performance, autonomic regulation, and depressive symptoms in individuals with MDD.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this randomized controlled trial, 178 participants with MDD (aged 20-50 years) were assigned to either a combined yoga and dietary intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. The intervention group participated in yoga for 60 min 4 days in a week over a period of 6 months and a diet chart was given to them. Outcome measures included depression severity (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale), cognitive function (subjective and objective assessment), autonomic function (heart rate variability, blood pressure), assessments were conducted at baseline and 6 months, and <i>P</i> < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in Hamilton score for depression (<i>P</i> < 0.001), food frequency questionnaire (<i>P</i> < 0.001), Montreal cognitive assessment score (<i>P</i> < 0.001), mini-mental status examination score (<i>P</i> < 0.001), P300 latency (<i>P</i> < 0.001), P300 Amplitude (<i>P</i> < 0.001), low frequency (<i>P</i> < 0.001), high frequency (<i>P</i> < 0.001), low/high frequency (<i>P</i> < 0.001), root mean square standard deviation (SD) (<i>P</i> < 0.001), SD of NN interval (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A 6-month combined yoga and nutrition intervention improved cognitive performance, autonomic regulation, and depressive symptoms significantly in the study group. These findings imply that this integrative strategy could be a helpful addition to normal MDD care, perhaps addressing the disorder's multidimensional nature. More research is needed to understand the long-term consequences and mechanisms that underpin these benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"161-170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510409/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280343","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}

{"title":"Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Yoga.","authors":"Ozge Karanlik, Zeynep Duru, Ahmet Avci, Eylem Tutun Yumin","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_167_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_167_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness at specific points in the body, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Current management for FMS focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to symptom management. Among the complementary and alternative therapies used for symptom management, yoga holds a significant position. Yoga, which aims to achieve balance in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects, is suggested to have potential benefits in managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. These potential benefits include pain and stress management, reduction in sleep disturbances and chronic fatigue, increased body awareness, and improved quality of life. However, despite the expanding research on the relationship between yoga and fibromyalgia, definitive conclusions regarding a clear clinical effect have not yet been established. Nonetheless, the positive effects of practices such as yoga, which integrate physical postures, mindfulness, and breathwork, on overall health, functional capacity, and quality of life should be considered. People with fibromyalgia should consult their healthcare provider before trying therapeutic practices such as yoga.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"100-105"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510415/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280016","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}

{"title":"Morphology of the Veins in Healthy Individuals in the Area of the Saphenofemoral Junction during Normal Breathing, Valsalva Maneuver, and Ujjayi Breath.","authors":"Uliana Kovalko, Agata Kawalec, Katarzyna Bulińska, Marian Simka","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_214_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_214_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Valsalva maneuver (VM) is performed during strength physical exercises because it stabilizes the torso through an increased intra-abdominal pressure. By contrast, yoga practitioners are discouraged from Valsalva. Instead, they use Ujjayi breath (UB), which consists of unstopped breathing through the narrowed glottis.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>This study was an observational research performed in healthy participants. The aim of this study was to evaluate veins in the groin area during different types of breathing. We examined both lower limbs in ten healthy people in the standing body position during: (a) normal breathing, (b) VM, and (c) UB. We measured the cross-sectional areas of the femoral and the great saphenous veins (GSVs) in proximity to the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) and the function of the terminal valve of the GSV.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all participants, the terminal and preterminal valves of the GSV were competent. VM was associated with complete closure of the terminal valve, while during UB, this valve was opening and closing, following the breathing. Regarding the cross-sectional areas of the veins studied, in comparison with normal breathing, there were only slight dilatations during Valsalva and UB. The cross-sectional area of the femoral vein increased by 7%-9% during Valsalva and 2%-4% during Ujjayi; the cross-sectional area of the GSV increased by 17%-18% during Valsalva and 15%-16% during Ujjayi.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In the standing body position, UB allows for undisturbed flow through the SFJ, while Valsalva interrupts this flow, with blood stagnation distally from the terminal valve. Both Valsalva and UBs have minimal effect on the cross-sectional areas of the veins in the groin in the standing body position.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"132-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510422/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280127","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}

{"title":"Neuro-respiratory Synchronization: Connecting Brainwaves and Breath for Cognitive Harmony - Narrative Review.","authors":"Smriti Sinha, Swati Mittal, Geeta Baro","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_238_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_238_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The scientific community is actively exploring the effects of breath-related practices on the emotional, physiological, and cognitive functioning of human beings. It is no longer the singular realm of exploration of the spiritual communities. A thorough search of PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed to locate pertinent articles on respiratory entrainment of hippocampal waveforms and its relationship with memory. The search utilized terms such as \"hippocampal waveforms,\" \"respiratory entrainment,\" and \"phase-amplitude coupling (PAC),\" which were combined using Boolean operators (AND, OR). There is no dearth of literature indicating consolidation, retrieval, and escalation of memory encoding with breath-related practices. However, the underlying mechanisms linking breath and brain cognition in human beings require further rigorous scientific exploration, which is still in a primitive stage. Nasal airflow during inhalation stimulates various structures in the brain and interferes with hippocampal waves. These hippocampal waves are modified by the nature of respiratory rhythm through hierarchically organized PAC. In addition, research proposes that nasal breathing organizes neuronal activity across the brain and accomplishes intricate behaviors, including memory. Apparently, as hippocampal respiration-induced rhythm tracks breathing, controlled breathing practices can be framed as an active interference mechanism to secure hold over one's mind and cognition. Hence, in this article, we discuss an overview of the emerging literature on how the physiological regulation of nasal breathing is linked with the neural and cognitive processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"115-123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280141","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}

{"title":"Breathing: The Master Regulator.","authors":"Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath, Apar Avinash Saoji","doi":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_225_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_225_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14436,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Yoga","volume":"18 2","pages":"97-99"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12510408/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280010","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}