Decrease in serum cortisol during yoga exercise is correlated with alpha wave activation. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Decrease in serum cortisol during yoga exercise is correlated with alpha wave activation.

Abstract Source:

Percept Mot Skills. 2000 Jun;90(3 Pt 1):1027-32. PMID: 10883793

Abstract Author(s):

T Kamei, Y Toriumi, H Kimura, S Ohno, H Kumano, K Kimura

Abstract:

We examined changes in brain waves and blood levels of serum cortisol during yoga exercise in 7 yoga instructors and found that alpha waves increased and serum cortisol decreased. These two measures were negatively correlated (r = -.83). Comparison with a control group of nonpractitioners is desirable.

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2000

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Brain Wave Dysfunction: Low Alpha Band Activity : CK(30) : AC(3), Cortisol: High : CK(596) : AC(70)

Therapeutic Actions : Yoga : CK(3023) : AC(340)

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