Research driven conversations that unpack peer reviewed studies and clinical findings to explain how yogic practices influence health, stress regulation, and human biology in everyday life.
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This episode examines the clinical evidence on nadi shodhan (alternate nostril breathing) as an adju...
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This episode explores the clinical evidence on Yoga Nidra as a therapeutic intervention for stress, ...
This episode explores the therapeutic potential of slow pranayama in reducing anxiety through autono...
A 2025 randomized trial found that 10 minutes of daily Nadi Shodhan (alternate nostril breathing), added to standard treatment, significantly reduced systolic blood pressure and improved heart rate variability in adults with hypertension. This simple yogic breathing practice may be a powerful, low-cost adjunct for cardiovascular and autonomic health.
A 2025 randomized trial found that 10 minutes of daily Nadi Shodhan (alternate nostril breathing), added to standard treatment, significantly reduced systolic blood pressure and improved heart rate variability in adults with hypertension. This simple yogic breathing practice may be a powerful, low-cost adjunct for cardiovascular and autonomic health.
A 2026 meta-analysis of 73 studies finds that Yoga Nidra can produce moderate to large reductions in stress, anxiety, and depression across diverse groups, from students to clinical populations. Despite methodological limitations and likely inflated effect sizes, Yoga Nidra appears to be a promising, low cost complementary practice for mental health that now needs stronger trials and standardized protocols.