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Breath-based meditation technique shifts brain into deeply relaxed state, study finds

Breath-based meditation technique shifts brain into deeply relaxed state, study finds
health9/12/2025

Researchers used EEG to track how Sudarshan Kriya Yoga influences brain activity. The breath-based meditation gradually increased theta and delta waves while reducing alpha and aperiodic signals, indicating a shift toward a deeply relaxed meditative state across participants.

A new study published in npj Mental Health Research provides evidence that breath-based meditation, specifically Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, alters brain rhythms in a way that may support relaxation and mental well-being. Using electroencephalography (EEG)... [7963 chars]