Deep Breathing as a Therapeutic Modality for Physiological and Psychological Regulation: A Comprehensive Review

Deep Breathing as a Therapeutic Modality for Physiological and Psychological Regulation: A Comprehensive Review | Zenodo Skip to main Communities My dashboard Log in Sign up Published March 29, 2026 | Version v1 Book chapter Open Deep Breathing as a Therapeutic Modality for Physiological and Psychological Regulation: A Comprehensive Review Authors/Creators Suvarna Pol (Researcher) 1 Amruta Padule (Researcher) 2 Show affiliations 1.

Department of Zoology, Balwant College, Vita M.S. (India) 415311 2.

Department of Zoology, Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science, Karad. M.S. (India) 415124 Description Controlled deep breathing, often termed diaphragmatic or slow breathing, is increasingly recognized as a scientifically supported, non-pharmacological strategy for enhancing both physical and mental health. Growing empirical evidence demonstrates its capacity to regulate the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress-related physiological activation, stabilize cardiovascular function, optimize respiratory efficiency, and support emotional regulation. Through stimulation of vagal pathways and attenuation of sympathetic overactivity, slow breathing promotes systemic equilibrium. This review critically examines current literature regarding the biological mechanisms, psychological outcomes, clinical applications, and research limitations associated with deep breathing practices. The evidence strongly supports incorporating structured breathing interventions into preventive medicine, mental health treatment, and rehabilitative care. Files 4. Suvarna Pol.pdf Files (325.9 kB) Name Size Download all 4. Suvarna Pol.pdf md5:7eb7a50073381dc04c858527e369f63c 325.9 kB Preview Download Additional details References 1. Brook, R. D., Appel, L. J., Rubenfire, M., et al. (2013). Beyond medications and diet: Alternative approaches to lowering blood pressure. Hypertension, 61(6), 1360–1383. 2. Brown, R. P., & Gerbarg, P. L. (2005). Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(4), 711–717. 3. Jerath, R., Crawford, M. W., Barnes, V. A., & Harden, K. (2015). Self-regulation of breathing as a primary treatment for anxiety. Medical Hypotheses, 85(5), 486–496. 4. Lehrer, P. M., & Gevirtz, R. (2014). Heart rate variability biofeedback: Mechanisms and clinical applications. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 756. 5. Lehrer, P. M., Kaur, K., Sharma, A., et al. (2020). Heart rate variability biofeedback improves emotional and physical health. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 45(3), 109–129. 6. Ma, X., Yue, Z. Q., Gong, Z. Q., et al. (2017). The effect of diaphragmatic breathing on attention, negative affect and stress. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 874. 7. Perciavalle, V., Blandini, M., Fecarotta, P., et al. (2017). The role of deep breathing on stress reduction. Neurophysiologie Clinique, 47(6), 451–456. 8. Russo, M. A., Santarelli, D. M., & O'Rourke, D. (2017). The physiological effects of slow breathing. Breathe, 13(4), 298–309. 9. Zaccaro, A., Piarulli, A., Laurino, M., et al. (2018). How breath-control can change your life: A systematic review. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 12, 353. 34 Views 7 Downloads Show more details All versions This version Views Total views 34 34 Downloads Total downloads 7 7 Data volume Total data volume 2.3 MB 2.3 MB More info on how stats are collected.... Versions External resources Indexed in OpenAIRE Communities Keywords and subjects Keywords Deep breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing, Autonomic regulation, Stress reduction, Vagal tone, Mind–body intervention Details DOI DOI Badge DOI 10.5281/zenodo.19822103 Markdown [](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19822103) reStructuredText .. image:: https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19822103.svg :target: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19822103 HTML <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19822103"><img src="https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19822103.svg" alt="DOI"></a> Image URL https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19822103.svg Target URL https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19822103 Resource type Book chapter Publisher Nature Light Publication Imprint Exploring the Animal World: From Cells to Ecosystems, 16-20. Pune, India. ISBN: 978-93-49938-71-7. Languages English Rights License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The Creative Commons Attribution license allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the creator is appropriately credited. Read more Citation Export Technical metadata Created April 27, 2026 Modified April 27, 2026 Jump up About About Policies Infrastructure Principles Projects Roadmap Contact Blog Blog Support Help FAQ Developers REST API OAI-PMH Contribute GitHub Donate Funded by Powered by CERN Data Centre & InvenioRDM Status Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms of Use This site uses cookies. Find out more on how we use cookies Accept all cookies Accept only essential cookies

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