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Trial reportApplied psychophysiology and biofeedback2026

Evaluating the Effects of Yoga on the Body Mass Index and Heart Rate among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Shubham Kumar, Manoj Sahu, Kuntal Ghosh

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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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. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Shubham KumarDepartment of Yogic Sciences, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, India. Shubhamkumarhpu@gmail.com.
Manoj SahuDepartment of Physical Education Pedagogy, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, India.
Kuntal GhoshDepartment of Yoga, Manipur University, Imphal, India.

Funding

University Grants Commission 190520001070
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Drug addiction significantly impacts physical and psychological health, often resulting in challenges such as weight management issues and cardiovascular irregularities. Yoga, a holistic practice, may serve as an adjunctive therapy to address these concerns. To evaluate the effects of yoga on body mass index (BMI) and heart rate (HR) in individuals undergoing drug addiction rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants from a rehabilitation center in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The participants were divided into four groups: Asana, Pranayama, a combination of Asana and Pranayama, and a control group. The intervention spanned 12 weeks with 30-min sessions three times a week. The Asana group (Mean-23.051) presented the most significant BMI reduction, followed by the Asana + Pranayama group (Mean-23.456) and the Pranayama group (Mean-23.851). The Pranayama group (Mean-67.950) significantly improved HR, followed by Asana + Pranayama group (Mean-68.603) and the Asana group (Mean-68.859) compared with the control group. Yoga has potential as an adjunctive therapy for improving BMI and HR in individuals recovering from drug addiction, making it a valuable component of holistic rehabilitation programs.

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Body Mass IndexHeart RateSubstance-Related DisordersYogaAdultFemaleHumansIndiaMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBody mass indexHealthHeart rateSubstance abuseYoga

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