Two Decades of Breath-Based Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analytic Perspective on the Multi-Domain Impacts of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga

Author(s)	Prof. RANJAN KUMAR KUMAR PANDA, Ms. JITIKA PANDA, Ms. JOSHIKA PANDA, Ms. SANJUKTA PANDA
Country	India
Abstract	This review examines the scientific literature from 2005 to 2025 on the impacts of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a rhythmic breathing technique. The analysis synthesizes findings from 20 peer-reviewed studies, spanning psychological, physiological, neurological, and societal domains. SKY is consistently associated with reduced anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and workplace burnout. Physiological benefits include improved autonomic balance, enhanced immune function, and improved sleep quality. Neurological findings demonstrate increased EEG coherence and activation of brain regions linked to emotional regulation. Meta-analytic results confirm significant standardized mean differences favoring SKY over controls in key outcomes. The review highlights SKY’s potential as a scalable, low-cost intervention for holistic well-being and mental health resilience. Recommendations for future research include large-scale trials and deeper integration with Ayurveda-based health frameworks.
Keywords	Sudarshan Kriya, Yogic Breathing, Anxiety Reduction, PTSD, EEG, HRV, Mental Health, Integrative Medicine
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49229
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9rskb

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