Malhotra Varun, Pathak Tanusha, Javed Danish, Cidral-Filho Francisco Jose, Suryawanshi Chanchal, Agrawal Mohit, Mittal Gaurav
Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, IND.
Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 12;16(11):e73541. doi: 10.7759/cureus.73541. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Yoga practices emphasize spinal energy's role in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, suggesting specific techniques that can enhance energy flow along the spine. Modern research aims to validate these claims and understand the mechanisms behind these effects, potentially integrating them into contemporary healthcare models. This study explores the relationship between yoga breathing techniques, spinal energy dynamics, and health based on yoga philosophy and bioenergetics.
Thirty participants, averaging 44 years old with 10-20 years of yoga practice, underwent sessions of slow deep breathing (SDB), alternate nostril breathing (ANB), kapalbhati pranayama, specific nostril breathing exercises, and moderate exercise as a control. Spinal energy was measured using the NeuralChek Spinal Energy system (BrainTap INC, New Bern, NC), capturing baseline, session, and postsession readings. Statistical analyses assessed changes in spinal energy levels across cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions.
SDB and ANB significantly increased spinal energy levels across multiple spinal regions. Kapalbhati pranayama showed variable effects, with significant decreases observed in some regions. Specific nostril breathing exercises also demonstrated significant increases in spinal energy. In contrast, exercise resulted in decreased spinal energy levels, particularly in cervical and lumbar regions.
The findings highlight the potential of yoga breathing techniques to influence spinal energy dynamics, correlating with traditional yoga teachings on energy centers and modern concepts of bioenergetics. These results suggest avenues for integrating yoga practices, particularly breathing techniques, into holistic healthcare approaches aimed at enhancing physiological and psychological well-being. Further research could explore underlying mechanisms and clinical applications, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary scientific understanding for optimized health outcomes.
瑜伽练习强调脊柱能量在身体、心理和精神健康中的作用，并提出了一些可增强脊柱能量流动的特定技巧。现代研究旨在验证这些说法，并了解这些效果背后的机制，有可能将其纳入当代医疗保健模式。本研究基于瑜伽哲学和生物能量学，探讨瑜伽呼吸技巧、脊柱能量动态与健康之间的关系。
30名参与者，平均年龄44岁，有10至20年的瑜伽练习经验，接受了慢深呼吸（SDB）、交替鼻孔呼吸（ANB）、圣光调息法、特定鼻孔呼吸练习，并以适度运动作为对照。使用NeuralChek脊柱能量系统（BrainTap公司，北卡罗来纳州新伯尔尼）测量脊柱能量，获取基线、练习期间和练习后的读数。统计分析评估了颈椎、胸椎、腰椎、骶椎和尾椎区域脊柱能量水平的变化。
慢深呼吸和交替鼻孔呼吸显著提高了多个脊柱区域的脊柱能量水平。圣光调息法显示出不同的效果，在某些区域观察到显著下降。特定鼻孔呼吸练习也显示脊柱能量显著增加。相比之下，运动导致脊柱能量水平下降，尤其是在颈椎和腰椎区域。
研究结果突出了瑜伽呼吸技巧影响脊柱能量动态的潜力，这与传统瑜伽关于能量中心的教义以及现代生物能量学概念相关。这些结果为将瑜伽练习，特别是呼吸技巧，融入旨在增强生理和心理健康的整体医疗保健方法提供了途径。进一步的研究可以探索潜在机制和临床应用，将古老智慧与当代科学理解相结合，以实现优化的健康结果。
