Mind-Body Connection: The Impact of Kundalini Yoga on Neuroplasticity in Depressive Disorders

Authors

Nagarjuna Reddy Aturi

Abstract

This study explores the potential impact of Kundalini Yoga (KY) on neuroplasticity within the context of depressive disorders. As depression is associated with changes in brain structure and function, particularly in regions like the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala, interventions that promote neuroplasticity are of great interest. KY, a practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and chanting, has shown promise in improving mental health. This review examines existing literature on the effects of KY on neuroplasticity and its potential benefits for individuals suffering from depressive disorders.Depressive disorder (MDD) is a mind-body disorder. Cellular aging has been implicated in the pathogenesis of MDD with the altered mind-body communication markers like stress response, immune response, nutrition sensing, and a range of other regulatory feedback systems. In this age of super specializations, one specific target and interventions (preferably a drug) on it are being rigorously sought by the health care community and industry, but have failed in it in the last fifty years in spite of advances in technology.

Keywords

Kundalini Yoga, neuroplasticity, depressive disorders, breathing techniques, meditation, and chanting.

Mind-Body Connection: The Impact of Kundalini Yoga on Neuroplasticity in Depressive Disorders. Nagarjuna Reddy Aturi. 2019. IJIRCT, Volume 5, Issue 2. Pages 1-7. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2410004