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Effects Of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga On Sleep: A Systematic Review, Paulo Castro, Hrday Kowdley, Sadhvika Ramji, Robert Joyner, Gopal Kowdley
Effects Of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga On Sleep: A Systematic Review, Paulo Castro, Hrday Kowdley, Sadhvika Ramji, Robert Joyner, Gopal Kowdley
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Introduction: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a sequence of four breathing techniques used to calm the body and mind. Each breath component plays a role in producing a state of peace and is followed by rest and meditation to enhance one’s focus and feeling of connectedness. Recently, SKY has been evaluated as a possible adjunct treatment for some mental health disorders and for its role in promoting lifestyle changes, with a number of studies attempting to identify the impact of SKY techniques on sleep. In this study, we sought to assess the current literature regarding the effectiveness of SKY and …