Effects of Hatha Yoga and Omkar Meditation on Cardiorespiratory Performance, Psychologic Profile, and Melatonin Secretion

2004349 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Harinath Kasiganesan · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Anand Sawarup Malhotra · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Karan Pal · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Rajendra Prasad · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Rajesh Kumar · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Trilok Chand Kain · Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Abstract

These observations suggest that yogic practices can be used as psychophysiologic stimuli to increase endogenous secretion of melatonin, which, in turn, might be responsible for improved sense of well-being.

Topics & Keywords

Circadian rhythm and melatonin Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Behavioral Health and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 261-268

DOI: 10.1089/107555304323062257

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