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Effect of repetitive yogic squats with specific hand position (Thoppukaranam) on selective attention and psychological states

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Results:

There was a significant improvement in all measures of the d2 test of attention (TN, E, TN-E, E%, and concentration performance) and state mindfulness after Thoppukaranam. Further state anxiety reduced significantly after the experimental session.

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Brain Yoga Exercise (Thoppukaranam)

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Very interesting. Squats are also a recommended Qigong exercise.

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