Sudarshan Kriya Meditation Reduces Substance Abuse Cravings and Improves Physical and Emotional Well-Being of Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: A Pilot Study.
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services August 1, 2023 Sathya Dev Unudurthi, Kathy D Wright, Jill M Klimpel et al. 4 citations
A small pilot study tested whether a breathing-based mind-body practice, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), could help people with opioid use disorder in a rural community. Seven of eight participants completed the SKY sessions added to their usual treatment. After the intervention, substance use cravings and depression scores were significantly lower than at the start, while physical functioning and emotional well-being improved. The authors suggest SKY may enhance physical, social, and mental health during long-term opioid treatment, but larger trials are needed to confirm these results.