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Art ID :8715YOGA BREATHING, MEDITATION, AND LONGEVITY.

2009
1172
1
54 - 62
ARP_Y&N000621
JOURNAL ARTICLE
CLINICAL RESEARCH
CLINICAL RESEARCH EVIDENCE GRADE B
GENERAL/UNSPECIFIED
HEALTH MAINT/PREVENTIVE MEDICINE(ICPC-A98|ICD-Z01, Z10, Z11, Z12, Z13, Z40, Z70)

Abstract/ Summary/ Synopsis/ Outline:

Yoga breathing is an important part of health and spiritual practices in Indo-Tibetan traditions. Considered fundamental for the development of physical well-being, meditation, awareness, and enlightenment, it is both a form of meditation in itself and a preparation for deep meditation. Yoga breathing (pranayama) can rapidly bring the mind to the present moment and reduce stress. In this paper, we review data indicating how breath work can affect longevity mechanisms in some ways that overlap with meditation and in other ways that are different from, but that synergistically enhance, the effects of meditation. We also provide clinical evidence for the use of yoga breathing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and for victims of mass disasters. By inducing stress resilience, breath work enables us to rapidly and compassionately relieve many forms of suffering.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19735239/
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