Study: „Breathing-Based Meditation Decreases Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in U.S. Military Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Longitudinal Study“

  • Authors: Seppälä, E. M., et al. (2014)
  • Journal: Journal of Traumatic Stress
  • Key Findings: This study demonstrated that a breathing-based meditation intervention significantly decreased PTSD and depression symptoms in veterans. The intervention used Sudarshan Kriya and related breathwork techniques, which helped veterans reduce emotional distress and improve well-being.
  • Relevance: This provides additional evidence for breathwork’s efficacy in reducing symptoms of both PTSD and depression, especially in populations with high trauma exposure.