The effects of unilateral nostril breathing on brain functional network activity: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unilateral nostril breathing (UNB) has a history linked to ancient yogic traditions where it is believed to affect both physical and mental states however the mechanism(s) by which this technique potentially influences brain electrical activity remains poorly explored.

Methods

In this pilot study we investigated the influence of pressurised device-regulated UNB on brain functional network activity in healthy awake individuals to test its suitability for later use in hypothesis-driven clinical trials. Baseline bilateral EEG data were acquired, and then dominant/nondominant nostril UNB protocols were used to assess changes in brain network functional connectivity signal coherence, and phase lag index.

Results

Changes in functional connectivity were detected o

SUBMITTER: White DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12809906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature