Why the study?
Yoga has become a popular physical activity and useful modality for cardiovascular management and prevention, but HRV dynamics during long-term yoga practice required observation.
Does Hatha yoga 2 times a week for 6 months improve heart rate variability dynamics in young women?
Population
13 young women recruited from multiple yoga studios
Comparison
Hatha yoga 2 times a week across 6 months
Design
Prospective longitudinal single-arm study
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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May indicate autonomic shifts from yoga in young women; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before clinical adoption.
Does Hatha yoga 2 times a week for 6 months improve heart rate variability dynamics in young women?
A 6-month yoga intervention in young women significantly altered specific heart rate variability parameters (vLF and LF/HF ratio) during relaxation and meditation, suggesting potential benefits for stress response.
Bernotienė et al. (2020) studied this question.
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