Effects of overnight sleep deprivation on autonomic function and perceived stress in young health professionals and their reversal through yogic relaxation (Shavasana)

This study investigated the effects of sleep deprivation on heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure (BP), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and endothelial function as well as the immediate effects of 4‐7‐8 breathing control on HRV and BP. In total, 43 healthy participants aged 19–25 years were classified into two groups: Twenty two in the with sleep deprivation group and 21 in the without sleep deprivation (control) group. Resting heart rate (HR), BP, HRV, FBG, and endothelial function were examined. Subsequently, participants practiced 4‐7‐8 breathing control for six cycles/set for three sets interspersed between each set by 1‐min normal breathing. Thereafter, the HR, BP, and HRV were immediately examined. The HRV, HR, and BP variables and FBG were not significantly different between the two groups. However, endothelial function was significantly lower in the sleep deprivation group than that in the control group (p < 0.05). In response to 4‐7‐8 breathing control, low‐ and very‐low‐frequency powers significantly decreased (p < 0.05), whereas high‐frequency power significantly increased (p < 0.05) in the control group. Moreover, time domain, total power, and very‐low‐frequency power significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the sleep deprivation group. Both groups had significantly decreased HR and systolic BP (p < 0.05). HRV, HR, and BP variables showed no significant differences between the groups. Healthy young adults with and without sleep deprivation may have similar HRV, BP, and FBG values. However, sleep deprivation may cause decreased endothelial function. Furthermore, 4‐7‐8 breathing control can help participants improve their HRV and BP, particularly in those without sleep deprivation.

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Promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools: the impact of yoga on young people's relaxation and stress levels

Hagen

Skjelstad²,

Nayar

2023

Front. Psychol.

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This study aimed to examine students' experiences with yoga interventions in school. The findings revealed that practicing yoga made young people more aware of their need to relax and positively impacted their mental health and wellbeing. We explored the emphasis on relaxation among our study participants and how relaxation is related to other aspects, such as their experience of stress and sleep habits. This article is based on qualitative data gathered from teenagers in Norway who participated in the Norwegian part of the European research project “Hippocampus: Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing among Young People through Yoga.” The project introduced yoga to young people in schools with an emphasis on those who were disadvantaged, including those with mental health issues and other challenges related to their background. Data were collected from nine individual, semi-structured interviews and 133 logs collected in the spring of 2019.1 The major themes identified through the interviews and log material included becoming more relaxed and aware of the need to unwind. Thus, the focus on relaxation is based on the importance of the participants assigned to this theme. The study results suggest that yoga enhanced the students' awareness and skills and empowered them to make healthier lifestyle choices.2 We viewed the importance of relaxation from a salutogenic perspective, focusing on the factors that contribute to good health in contrast to a pathogenic perspective, where curing diseases is the goal.

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Effects of overnight sleep deprivation on autonomic function and perceived stress in young health professionals and their reversal through yogic relaxation (Shavasana)

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