Changes in intestinal bacteria in response to Yoga practice

Alterations in gut microbiota in response to Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/083561

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga: SKY is a cyclic rhythmic breathing technique with its roots in traditional yoga. The 25 minutes process includes three yogic components – pranayama, Om chanting an

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Novices to SKY or any other forms of Yoga or mind body interventions • Consenting to take part in the study • Willing to donate stool samples • Ready to follow the SKY practice and dietary regimen strictly

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Do not have any chronic comorbidities or gut issues (diabetes, Liver/kidney disorders, cancer) 2. Not immunocompromised or on immunosuppressant 3. Do not have any chronic communicable disease 4. Not pregnant or lactating 5. Not able to do SKY practice

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Complete gut microbiome profile of the participants and the changes in bacterial flora after SKY program and practice Timepoint: 2 time points Day 0 and Day 90	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Understand the alterations in the contribution of bacteria towards the physiology (stress, immunity and emotions) of the participants who go through the SKY program Timepoint: 2 time points Day 0 and Day 90	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVinod K M

Sri Sri Institute for Advanced Research

vinod.mony@ssiar.org8848911503

Outcome results