Study: „A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Yogic Breathing (Sudarshan Kriya) on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder“
- Authors: Katzman, M. A., et al. (2012)
- Journal: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
- Key Findings: The study showed significant reductions in anxiety and depression levels among patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) after practicing Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a form of rhythmic breathwork. Participants also reported improved quality of life.
- Relevance: This study is significant in demonstrating breathwork’s effects on clinical populations suffering from anxiety and depression, supporting its use as a complementary treatment.