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:
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(3795) : AC(428)