Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	114072
Country	India

Category	Health Care Sciences & Services
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Comprehensive review on the benefits and physiological basis of yoga
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ajaya Kumar Ayyappan Unnithan
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Corresponding Author	Ajaya Kumar Ayyappan Unnithan, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Azeezia Medical College, Kummalloor Meeyannoor Road, Kollam 691537, Kerala, India. drajayakumara@gmail.com
Key Words	Yoga; Posture; Breathing exercise; Meditation; Stress; Cognition; Inflammation
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.
Citation	Unnithan AKA. Comprehensive review on the benefits and physiological basis of yoga. World J Methodol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-11 01:39
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-11 01:39
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Return for Revision	2025-09-17 08:28
Revised	2025-09-26 17:43
Second Decision	2025-11-26 02:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-26 10:51
Articles in Press	2025-11-26 10:51
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