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Diaphragmatic / abdominal

Compared in the reviewR8 · 26 full-text papers, 10 abstract-only

At least one paper behind this review states what this option was measured against. That is not a ranking, and this option carries no evidence profile of its own.

Requirements it fills
  • daily regulation practice
    Emotional · 2 papers put it here (1 stated, 1 inferred)
How it is performed
  • - Technique: Diaphragmatic breathing - Respiratory rate: Average of 4 breaths/min - Posture: Not specified - Sequence: 15 minutes of resting breathing followed by 15 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing - Duration per element: 15 minutes each - Breath ratio: Not specified - Posture: Participants sat comfortably in chairs with their eyes closed

    Xiao Ma, Ziyun Yue, Zhu-Qing Gong et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
    The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
  • - Five diaphragmatic breathing exercises were performed at different paces: ~6.5, 6.0, ~5.5, 5.0, and ~4.5 breaths/min. - Specific breath ratios were used: - ~6.5: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 5 seconds - 6.0: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 6 seconds - ~5.5: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 7 seconds - 5.0: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 8 seconds - ~4.5: inhale 5 seconds, exhale 8 seconds - Participants inhaled through the nose and exhaled through the mouth. - Posture: seated upright with both feet on the ground, holding one hand on the belly to ensure diaphragmatic breathing, and relaxing the neck and shoulders. - Duration: each exercise lasted 5 minutes.

    Willeke van Dijk, A. Huizink, M. Oosterman, Imke L. J. Lemmers-Jansen, W. de Vente (2023) · Psychosomatic Medicine · 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001236
    Validation of Photoplethysmography Using a Mobile Phone Application for the Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in the Context of Heart Rate Variability–Biofeedback
  • - Deep diaphragmatic breathing: Inhale slowly through the nose, expanding the abdomen; exhale gently, maintaining breath awareness. - Sequence: Deep diaphragmatic breathing, light warm-up exercises, selected asanas (e.g., Bhujangasana), meditation. - Asanas: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) for spinal flexibility and nervous system stimulation. - Meditation: 5-10 minutes, sitting in Padmasana or on a chair with eyes closed, focusing on breath flow. - Session duration: 15-20 minutes.

    Tapas Halder, Mritunjoy Das, A. Das (2026) · International journal of physiology, nutrition and physical education · 10.22271/journalofsport.2026.v11.i4a.3175
    Realistic utilization of yoga practices to prevent amygdala hijack in the AI age: A systematic review
Dose

Measured in duration — derived from the review's own dose_and_time prose.

Dose and time, as the papers state it
  • - Sessions per week: 2 - Minutes per session: 30 (15 minutes resting breathing + 15 minutes diaphragmatic breathing) - Total programme length: 8 weeks - Total sessions: 20

    Xiao Ma, Ziyun Yue, Zhu-Qing Gong et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
    The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
  • - Dose: Five 5-minute diaphragmatic breathing exercises at different paces (~6.5 to ~4.5 breaths/min) - Time: Each exercise lasted 5 minutes - Programme length: Not mentioned - Sessions per day or week: Not mentioned

    Willeke van Dijk, A. Huizink, M. Oosterman, Imke L. J. Lemmers-Jansen, W. de Vente (2023) · Psychosomatic Medicine · 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001236
    Validation of Photoplethysmography Using a Mobile Phone Application for the Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in the Context of Heart Rate Variability–Biofeedback
  • - Breathing technique: Deep diaphragmatic breathing; inhale slowly through the nose, expanding the abdomen, and exhale gently, maintaining awareness of the breath. - Session duration: 15-20 minutes. - Meditation duration: 5-10 minutes. - Frequency: Daily or weekly sessions.

    Tapas Halder, Mritunjoy Das, A. Das (2026) · International journal of physiology, nutrition and physical education · 10.22271/journalofsport.2026.v11.i4a.3175
    Realistic utilization of yoga practices to prevent amygdala hijack in the AI age: A systematic review
Equipment

Equipment is a property of the movement and is authored, never derived from the evidence corpus (docs/research/round2/ROUND2_KNOWN_CORRECTIONS.md §1). This option resolves to no catalogue exercise, so nothing has authored it yet.

Level and prerequisites

R8's level field records who was eligible for the trial, not what a person needs before trying the practice, so it is not carried here.

Progression and regression
  • The protocol involved a structured progression of diaphragmatic breathing training over 8 weeks, with 20 sessions conducted every other day. The training started with learning basic knowledge and skills, and progressed with continuous practice, leading to significant improvements in negative affect, sustained attention, and cortisol levels.

    Xiao Ma, Ziyun Yue, Zhu-Qing Gong et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
    The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
  • The protocol involved a progression of diaphragmatic breathing exercises at different paces, ranging from ~6.5 to ~4.5 breaths per minute, with specific inhalation and exhalation times. Participants were allowed to pause and recover between exercises.

    Willeke van Dijk, A. Huizink, M. Oosterman, Imke L. J. Lemmers-Jansen, W. de Vente (2023) · Psychosomatic Medicine · 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001236
    Validation of Photoplethysmography Using a Mobile Phone Application for the Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in the Context of Heart Rate Variability–Biofeedback
  • The protocol progresses from foundational deep diaphragmatic breathing to light warm-up exercises and concludes with meditation, indicating a progression from basic to more advanced practices. The sessions are structured to be adaptable and consistent, allowing for integration into daily or weekly schedules.

    Tapas Halder, Mritunjoy Das, A. Das (2026) · International journal of physiology, nutrition and physical education · 10.22271/journalofsport.2026.v11.i4a.3175
    Realistic utilization of yoga practices to prevent amygdala hijack in the AI age: A systematic review
Who should not do this
  • - The study was approved by the Institute Review Board of Beijing Normal University and followed the Declaration of Helsinki. - Participants were fully informed and provided written consent. - Contraindications include history of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, neuropathy, and drug or alcohol abuse. - Prior experience in yoga, TCC, or Qigong was also a contraindication.

    Xiao Ma, Ziyun Yue, Zhu-Qing Gong et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
    The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
  • - The study involved healthy participants, indicating safety for this population. - Potential adverse effects included feeling nauseous or dizzy during exercises, which were monitored by the research team. - No specific contraindications or cautions for specific individuals or groups were mentioned.

    Willeke van Dijk, A. Huizink, M. Oosterman, Imke L. J. Lemmers-Jansen, W. de Vente (2023) · Psychosomatic Medicine · 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001236
    Validation of Photoplethysmography Using a Mobile Phone Application for the Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in the Context of Heart Rate Variability–Biofeedback
Setting, as the studies used it
  • Facility or specialist (breathing monitors, real-time feedback device, senior yoga coach guidance) in a controlled environment (sunny, soundproof, open-air conference room at an IT company)

    Xiao Ma, Ziyun Yue, Zhu-Qing Gong et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00874
    The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults
  • Facility or specialist (laboratory setting with specialized equipment such as NeXus apparatus and smartphone application with Happitech SDK)

    Willeke van Dijk, A. Huizink, M. Oosterman, Imke L. J. Lemmers-Jansen, W. de Vente (2023) · Psychosomatic Medicine · 10.1097/PSY.0000000000001236
    Validation of Photoplethysmography Using a Mobile Phone Application for the Assessment of Heart Rate Variability in the Context of Heart Rate Variability–Biofeedback
  • Minimal equipment; Educational setting

    Tapas Halder, Mritunjoy Das, A. Das (2026) · International journal of physiology, nutrition and physical education · 10.22271/journalofsport.2026.v11.i4a.3175
    Realistic utilization of yoga practices to prevent amygdala hijack in the AI age: A systematic review
What the papers compared it with

A paper measuring one option against another does not make the two interchangeable, and it does not say which to choose. These are listed as what the papers did, and nothing here proposes a substitution.

Diaphragmatic / abdominal