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Scientific research on Yoga of Immortals

The findings of scientific studies conducted by multi-disciplinary panels of eminent physicians have confirmed the significant beneficial effects of the practice of Yoga of Immortals protocols, on both mental and physical health.

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72% decrease in depression symptoms

75% decrease in anxiety symptoms

82% decrease in insomnia symptoms

77% improvement in quality of life

Research details

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8 Weeks

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112 Sessions

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2×30 Minute session

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1505 Participants

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51 Female

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76% Asian race

Medical Journals

Reductions in anxiety, depression and insomnia in health care workers using a non-pharmaceutical intervention

JOURNAL: Frontiers in Psychiatry, SEPTEMBER 2022

The objective of this research was to study the effect of an app-based Yoga of Immortals (YOI) intervention on mental health of healthcare workers. The health care workers were digitally recruited, and their psychological parameters were measured using validated questionaries. The validated psychological measures were the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scales. The digital YOI intervention significantly reduced the anxiety, depression symptoms, and insomnia in healthcare workers of all age groups.

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App-Based Yoga of Immortals: A novel easy-to-use intervention in the management of urinary incontinence

JOURNAL: Urology, July 2022

The objective of this study was to study the effectiveness of Yoga of Immortals (YOI) in participants with urinary incontinence (UI) of all types. YOI uniquely combines specific yogic postures, breathing exercises, sound therapy & meditation and is practiced by many for general well-being.
The YOI intervention resulted in significant improvement in mean scores on ICIQ-LUTS-QOL; ICIQ-UI-SF; frequency and severity of urinary leak; and daily life activity. Majority of the participants felt ‘very much better’ on PGI-scale. Being app- based, it has the added advantage of the ability to be used anytime and anywhere.

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Research on the impact of regular practice of YOI protocols to alleviate Covid-19 pandemic / lockdown induced depression and anxiety-related symptoms

JOURNAL: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , May 2021

The objective of this study was to assess and quantify the extent of the benefits of the YOI protocols, that were made accessible through a novel YOI mobile application program. Traditionally the complete practices of YOI have, for many centuries, only been passed on through in-person sessions. The results demonstrated that depression and anxiety-related symptoms caused by the prolonged impact of physical distancing, stay-at-home orders and the morbidity associated with the COVID-19 disease, were significantly reduced the YOI app delivered interventions and assessment on-demand, overcoming barriers of time, cost and accessibility.

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Research on the effectiveness of the App-based YOI protocols for alleviating insomnia in the Asian population during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

JOURNAL: Frontiers in Psychiatry, June 2021

Clinical insomnia rates have reportedly increased in recent times compared to the pre-COVID-19 era. Various factors such as the imposition of travel restrictions, social distancing measures, the spread of the disease worldwide and barriers to healthcare access, have caused unexpected psychological challenges in the form of emotional distress, stress and especially clinical insomnia. Statistical analysis showed that regular use of the YOI app was a novel and effective method which significantly improved insomnia symptoms among all age groups and both genders.

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Intervention on depression and insomnia symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic

JOURNAL: Annals of Medical Research and Practice

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant psychological challenges globally. Evidence has been mounting of greater emotional distress and possible worsening of underlying psychiatric disorders, due to repercussions of COVID-19. In addition, the pandemic has created barriers to access for help, due to social distancing and travel restrictions. Thus, creating a major need for effective interventions that can be accessed safely from home and provide coping tools which can be learned and practiced while in isolation. An App based Yoga of Immortals (YOI) program is one such strategy to help cope with stressful situations. The objective of this study was to investigate if the YOI program can provide significant benefit for depressive and insomnia symptoms.

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