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Therapeutic potential of slow pranayama in anxiety

Kamlesh Jha et. al., March 01, 2026
A 2025 review shows that slow pranayama gentle, rhythmic yogic breathing can reduce anxiety by increasing heart rate variability, enhancing vagal tone, and quieting overactive stress circuits in the brain. As an accessible, low cost practice, it offers a powerful complementary tool alongside standard anxiety treatments.
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Kamlesh Jha et. al.,

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