New Findings Reported from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana Describe Advances in Mind-Body Therapy (The Potential Impact of Yoga Practices on Extraordinary Human Abilities: A Scoping Review).

A scoping review conducted by researchers at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana in Karnataka, India, examined the impact of yoga and meditation practices on extraordinary human abilities. The review analyzed 28 studies and identified three main themes: the effect on the physical body, the impact on the mind and spirituality, and the manifestation of parapsychological phenomena. The studies, conducted in India and the USA, revealed that yoga and meditation practices can enhance sensory awareness, mental control, and various aspects of physical health. These practices have been found to affect molecular biology, brain function, muscle relaxation, cardiac health, and gene expression. [Extracted from the article]