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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2026; 16(2): 114072
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114072
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.114072
Comprehensive review on the benefits and physiological basis of yoga
Ajaya Kumar Ayyappan Unnithan, Department of Neurosurgery, Azeezia Medical College, Kollam 691537, Kerala, India
Author contributions: Unnithan AKA did the conceptualization of the article, database search, review, manuscript preparation, and revision.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts-of-interests to be declared.
Corresponding author: Ajaya Kumar Ayyappan Unnithan, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Azeezia Medical College, Kummalloor Meeyannoor Road, Kollam 691537, Kerala, India. drajayakumara@gmail.com
Received: September 11, 2025
Revised: September 26, 2025
Accepted: November 26, 2025
Published online: June 20, 2026
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Revised: September 26, 2025
Accepted: November 26, 2025
Published online: June 20, 2026
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Core Tip
Core Tip: There is a wide array of evidence for the physiological benefits of yoga. A simple and compiled practice of asana (stable posture), pranayama (breathing exercise), and dhyana (meditation) will be an ideal wellness program to be included in holistic medicine. But the safety also should be ensured.