Key result
Continuous connected breathing is linked to a ~2-unit reduction in overall EEG band power vs control.
Why the study?
This study examines changes in electroencephalogram band power and heart rate variability before, during, and after continuous connected breathing versus normal breathing in healthy volunteers.
Does 10 days of 40 continuous connected breathing (CCB) alter EEG band power and heart rate variability in healthy volunteers?
Population
Thirty-three healthy volunteers aged between 19 and 23 years
Comparison
10-day 40 continuous connected breathing practice vs usual activities and normal breathing
Follow-up
10 days
Authors
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Associated with EEG changes in healthy volunteers; leaves open effects on HRV or clinical relevance.
Does 10 days of 40 continuous connected breathing (CCB) alter EEG band power and heart rate variability in healthy volunteers?
Absolute Event Rate: -2% vs -0.03%
10 days of 40 CCB breathwork practice for 5 min/day reduces EEG power in delta, theta, alpha, and beta waves and may help maintain autonomic balance.
Gowda et al. (2025) studied Healthy volunteers (n=33). 40 continuous connected breathing (CCB) vs. Normal breathing and usual activities was evaluated on Overall quantitative change in EEG band power. A 10-day practice of 40 continuous connected breathing reduced overall EEG band power by 2 units compared to 0.03 units in the control group, with significant decreases in delta, theta, alpha, and beta waves.
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