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NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF YOGIC BREATHING TECHNIQUES

    1 Author(s):  DR. PRARTHNA SWANI

Vol -  6, Issue- 4 ,         Page(s) : 492 - 497  (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

This article presents an overview of research relating to the neurophysiological effects of yogic breathing techniques called ‘Pranayam’( including Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati and Anuloma Viloma). Recent studies indicate that while the broad outline of neural connections is genetically determined, finer details are subject to change. The efficacy of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter profile may change, neural connections may proliferate or may show atrophy in response to specific experiences. The practioners of pranayam utilize this neural plasticity to bring about sustained changes in the structure and function of the brain. Methodological challenges in future studies of yogic breathing include choice of control groups, blinding and randomization. Functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) has been found to be the best current modality for studying the brain during ‘Pranayama’.

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