Sudarshan kriya yoga

1. Sudarshan kriya yoga improves heart rate variability low-frequency and high-frequency power in humans.

   “12-week of SKY improved waist circumference, MetS severity, and selected HRV measures in MetS adults.”

   Human trialAdults with metabolic syndrome; benefits consistent across per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses12 weeksn = 72

   Effects of a 12-Week Yogic Breathing Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome Severity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

   Complementary therapies in medicine·14 Oct 2026

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1. Sudarshan kriya yoga decreases Metabolic Syndrome Severity score in humans.

   “Improvements consistent across PP and ITT occurred in waist circumference (p=0.025/0.035), MetS severity score (MetSSS) (p=0.020/0.014)”

   Human trialAdults with metabolic syndrome; added to standard care versus waitlisted standard care12 weeksn = 72

   Effects of a 12-Week Yogic Breathing Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome Severity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

   Complementary therapies in medicine·14 Oct 2026

More on Metabolic Syndrome Severity score

1. Sudarshan kriya yoga decreases waist circumference in humans.

   “Improvements consistent across PP and ITT occurred in waist circumference (p=0.025/0.035)”

   Human trialAdults with metabolic syndrome; added to standard care versus waitlisted standard care12 weeksn = 72

   Effects of a 12-Week Yogic Breathing Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome Severity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

   Complementary therapies in medicine·14 Oct 2026