What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Review. Population: Stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD. Intervention: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga.

August 1, 2005The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines

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Key result

Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is a beneficial, low-risk, low-cost adjunct treatment for stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression, enhancing well-being, mood, and stress tolerance.

Why the study?

Is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga a beneficial adjunct treatment for stress, anxiety, and depression?

Population

Patients with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, stress-related medical illnesses, substance abuse, criminal…

Design

Review

Authors

RBRichard P. BrownRutgers, The State University of New Jersey PGPatricia L. GerbargBoston University

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Implication

Supports adjunctive exploration in mood disorders; leaves open need for rigorous RCTs before practice change.

Structured PICO

Is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga a beneficial adjunct treatment for stress, anxiety, and depression?

Population

Patients with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, stress-related medical illnesses, substance abuse, criminal offenders, and survivors of mass disasters.

Intervention

Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) / yogic breathing (pranayama), combined with asanas (yoga postures) and meditation, practiced for 30 minutes every day.

Outcome

Alleviation of stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression symptoms, and enhancement of well-being, mood, attention, mental focus, and stress tolerance.patient reported

Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is a low-risk, low-cost adjunct therapy that may enhance well-being and alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.

Limitations

More clinical studies are needed to document the benefits of programs that combine pranayama, asanas, and meditation.

Cite This Study

Brown et al. (2005) conducted a review in Stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga was evaluated. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is a beneficial, low-risk, low-cost adjunct treatment for stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression, enhancing well-being, mood, and stress tolerance.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a11030ecd70b138bf1a007b https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2005.11.711

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Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines

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Implication

Structured PICO

Limitations

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Sudarshan Kriya Yogic Breathing in the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Part II—Clinical Applications and Guidelines

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

Limitations

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