Abstract
We tested whether chemoreflex sensitivity could be affected by the practice of yoga, and whether this is specifically because of a slow breathing rate obtained during yoga or as a general consequence of yoga. We found that slow breathing rate per se substantially reduced chemoreflex sensitivity, but long-term yoga practice was responsible for a generalised reduction in chemoreflex.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1495-1496 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Lancet |
Volume | 356 |
Issue number | 9240 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 28 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)