Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression: Part II—clinical applications and guidelines

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Brown RP, Gerbarg PL. Sudarshan Kriya Yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression. Part II--clinical applications and guidelines. J Altern Complement Med. 2005;11(4):711-717. doi:10.1089/acm.2005.11.711

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Yogic breathing is a beneficial, nonpharmacological treatment for stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.

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Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression: Part II—clinical applications and guidelines

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