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Trial reportApplied psychophysiology and biofeedback2026

The Impact of Yoga Practice on Health, Strength, and Respiratory Capacity in Portuguese Airforce Pilots: an Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Approach.

Sara Santos, Santos Villafaina, José Alberto Parraca, Orlando Fernandes, Filipe Melo

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Trial report in Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05821270 (Effects of Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga Supta on Portuguese Airforce Military Pilots Performance), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Effects of Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga Supta on Portuguese Airforce Military Pilots Performance

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of ÉvoraRan2021 to 2023Enrolled18ConditionsMilitary Operational Stress ReactionArmsAshtanga Vinyasa Yoga Supta
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5 authors.

Sara SantosDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal. sagsantos@ualg.pt.
Santos VillafainaFacultad de Ciencias del Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, 10003, Cáceres, Spain.
José Alberto ParracaDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal. jparraca@uevora.pt.
Orlando FernandesDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal.
Filipe MeloComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), University of Évora, 7004-516, Évora, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Top performance in military aviation relies on strong health. Handgrip strength is key, showing overall strength and work capacity. Since rarefied air affects focus and mission success, respiratory training is essential. The impact of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga on Portuguese Air Force Academy pilots from the 2021 and 2022 classes was assessed, aiming to enhance health, lung capacity, and strength. A randomized controlled trial involved 18 individuals from the "Masters in Military Aeronautics: aviator pilot specialist". Participants were randomly assigned to yoga classes (intervention n=10) or a waiting list (control n=8). General health, strength, and respiratory capacity were measured using SF-36 questionnaire, a hand-grip dynamometer, and a spirometer, respectively, before and after a 12-week yoga program. Parametric and non-parametric tests were conducted using Jamovi (version 2.3.26). ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT05821270, registered on April 19, 2023.Revealed significant within-group differences pre- vs post-intervention for general health, handgrip strength, and FEV1%. There was a significant difference between groups for lung capacity.Yoga participants showcased superior results versus controls, suggesting yoga's positive impact. The yoga protocol, in conjunction with military training, positively affected health, strength, and lung performance, highlighting its operational benefits even in highly trained individuals.

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Biofeedback, PsychologyHand StrengthHealth StatusMilitary PersonnelPilotsYogaAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPortugalForced expiratory volumeHand grip strengthMilitary healthPhysical conditioningPhysical performanceTotal lung capacityWork performance

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PMID40512335
PMCPMC12920314

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