#Breathmeditation

A new study suggests that breath-based meditation can nudge the brain into a deeply relaxed yet awake state. Researchers tracked 43 experienced practitioners of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga with electroencephalography, or EEG, while they moved through the technique’s distinct phases. A control group of 10 participants listened to calming music for the same duration. The findings, reported in a peer-reviewed neuroscience journal, offer a potential low-cost mental health strategy at a moment when Thai families increasingly seek accessible ways to manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns amid a stretched healthcare system.