Team

Shirley Telles
Director

Shirley Telles completed M.B.B.S. and subsequently M.Phil and Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences [NIMHANS], Bangalore, India. Dr. Telles directs research at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India. She has 240+ research publications related to the above mentioned areas of research in journals indexed in international bibliographic databases [such as Medline, PsycLit and others], 18 chapters in books and 7 published books. She received an award from The Indian Council of Medical Research, The John Templeton Foundation (www.templeton.org), U.S.A. (January, 2002), and a Fulbright Fellowship (J.William Fulbright Foundation, U.S.A) to study “Functional magnetic resonance imaging in meditators”. Dr. Telles is an enthusiastic practitioner of yoga herself.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. The author for correspondence is underlined.

1. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Balkrishna, A., & Telles, S., (2025). A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial to Determine the Effects of Three Nostril Regulated Breathing Practices on Attention and Mood. Complementary Medicine Research, (In press).
2. Sharma, S. K., Gupta, A., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2025). Self-reported impulsivity and mood states predict cue-induced food craving in adults with obesity: A cross-sectional study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 1-4.
3. Gupta, A., Kadyan, V., & Telles, S. (2024). Investigating the Psychological Outcomes Through Yoga for Stress Reduction Using Machine Learning and Statistical Techniques. SN Computer Science, 5(8), 1173.
4. Shidhaye, R., Bangal, V., Bhargav, H., Thanage, C., Gore, S., Talole, S., … & Telles, S. (2024). Yoga-based lifestyle intervention for antenatal depression (YOGA-D): study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Wellcome Open Research, 9(326), 326.
5. Telles, S., Singh, A., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Heart rate variability during nostril regulated yoga breathing: a randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, [In press]
6. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Gupta, A. & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Breath characteristics of volitional yoga breathing including breath awareness. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 34. Article 18. https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-24-00020
7. Telles, S., Agnihotri, S., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Patients’ Expectations of Yoga and Associated Therapies Influence Treatment Outcome: A Convenience Sampling Pre-Post Study from India. International journal of yoga therapy, 34(2024), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00090
8. Telles, S., N., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Heart rate variability in patients with chronic pain practicing regulated breathing with longer exhalation relative to inhalation: a randomized controlled trial. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 10.1007/s10484-024-09660-3.
9. Telles, S., Gupta, A., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Volitionally regulated breathing with prolonged expiration influences food craving and impulsivity. Complementary medicine research, 10.1159/000539618. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1159/000539618
10. Telles, S., Chetry, D., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Middle Latency Auditory Evoked Response during High Frequency Yoga Breathing, Breath Awareness and Quiet Rest. International Journal of Yoga, 17(2):101-105.
11. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Muscle strength and body composition in obese adults following nine months of yoga or nutrition advice: A comparative controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 39, 311-318.
12. Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., & Telles, S. (2024). Effect of volitional modification of breath frequency on attention and mood states: An exploratory randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, 17(2):116-123.
13. Singh, A., Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Traditional nostril yoga breathing practices and oxygen consumption: a randomized, cross-over study, International Journal of Yoga, 17(1):53-60.
14. Telles, S., Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Pain self efficacy in low back pain after yoga – an interventional trial. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences. Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 218-226.
15. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2024). Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among yoga practitioners in India: a convenience sampling exploratory survey. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 7-8.
16. Telles, S., Vishwakarma, B., & Sharma, S. K. (2024). Association between Cognitive Flexibility, Flourishing and Physical Health in Patients with Chronic Diseases. Indian Journal of PositivePsychology, 15(2), 227-230
17. , K., Sharma, S. K. & Telles, S.(2024). Association between cognitive flexibility and flourishing in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and healthy individuals. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 119-127.
18. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, K. & Sharma, S. K. (2024). A yoga module for musician: compilation and validation. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 193-203.
19. Telles, S., Gupta S. K & Sharma S. K. (2024). Understanding Motivators and Barriers for Yoga Practice in Obese and Non-obese Individuals. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 12(3):777-781.
20. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Vishwakarma, B., Prasoon, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Factors contributing to eudemonic wellbeing in scholars of Samkhya philosophy and yoga in India, Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 35–40.
21. Chetry, D., Telles, S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Systematic review of systematic reviews of yoga compared to active interventions for chronic low back pain. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 1, Jan-June 2024 pp: 65-83.
22. Vishwakarma, B., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga 17(1): 15–18.
23. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Patel, K. D., Bouderlique, E., Nicolai, V., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Heartfulness Cleaning and Meditation: Short-Term Effects on Attention and Affect.Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(4), 20–25.
24. Katare, N., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Perception of illness and life satisfaction following a week of yoga therapy in patients with chronic diseases. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 09–12.
25. Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Cerebral hemodynamics and vagally mediated HRV associated with high and low frequency yoga breathing: An exploratory randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, 17(1):29-36.
26. Telles, S., Pal, D.K., Gandharva, K., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., Yadav, N., Pandya, , Barnwal, S.L., Tyagi, S.K., & Kumar, K. (2023). Motivators, preferences and aspirations of university students about studying yoga: a survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, 16(3): 210-218. DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_111_23
27. Telles, S., Agnihotri, S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Patients’ choices for yoga therapy: an exploratory cross-sectional, convenience sampling survey from India. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 33(2023), Article 15.
28. Prasoon, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Breath Characteristics in Four Volitional Yoga Breathing Practices. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 67, 234-6.
29. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Kumar, A., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Breath Phase Durations, Affect and Attention: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Trial. International Journal of Yoga, 16(2): 143-7.
30. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Use of Yoga in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Patient Based Survey. Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(2), 4.
31. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., & Prasoon, K. (2023). Yoga Practice and Choices of Foods, Physical Activity and Leisure: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, 16(1):20-26.
32. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Performance in the Trail making Test following High Frequency Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga. 16(2): 73–79.
33. Pal, S., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2022). Changes in Brain Waves During Silent Repetition of OM: A Crossover Study from India. Journal of religion and health, 10.1007/s10943-022-01687-2.
34. Chetry, D., Telles, S., Mahadevan, J., Prasoon, K., Gandharva, K., Agrawal, M., & Balkrishna, A. (2022). A Comparison of Practice Guidelines for Yoga Breathing from the Traditional Texts and PubMed-Indexed Research. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 32(2022).
35. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Aggithaya, M. G., Narahari, S. R., Valliyodan, S., & Telles, S. (2022). An integrative treatment for lymphedema: a single group study evaluating benefits and exploring mechanisms. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 66(2); 153-154.
36. Sharma, S. K., Chetry, D., & Telles, S. (2022). Yoga Research: A Narrative Review. Yogayu Research Journal. 1(1).
37. Kumar, A., Kala, N., & Telles, S. (2022). Cerebrovascular dynamics associated with yoga breathing and breath awareness. International Journal of Yoga, 15 (1), 19-24.
38. Kala, N., Telles, S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2022). P300 Following Four Voluntarily Regulated Yoga Breathing Practices and Breath awareness. Clinical EEG & Neurosciensce.
39. Sharma S. K., Agnihotri , & Telles, S. (2022). Perceptions about the benefits and negative outcomes of yoga practice by yoga naïve persons: A cross-sectional survey. International Journal of Yoga, 15 (1), 76-9.
40. Pal, S., Sharma, S. K., Singhal, A., & Telles, S. (2022). Smartphone Excessive Use, Sleep, and Beliefs about Well-being in University Students who Practice Yoga Compared with Those with No Experience of Yoga. Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, 47(2), 292–295.
41. Chetry, D., Telles,, & Balkrishna, A. (2021). A PubMed-Based Exploration of the Course of Yoga Research from 1948 to 2020. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 10.17761/2021-D-21-00017.
42. Kala, N., Pal, S., Sharma S.K., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2021). Mirror tracing task in yoga practitioners and non-yoga practitioners: A cross-sectional comparative study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology; 65(2), 127.
43. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Chetry D., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Benefits and Adverse Effects Associated with Yoga Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey from India. Complement Ther Med, 15(57), 102644.
44. Telles, S. Positioning yoga in the COVID-19 pandemic. (2020). Yoga Mimamsa, 52(1), 1
45. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Gupta, R. K., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Body Temperature in Practitioners of a Yoga Breathing Technique Considered to be Heat Generating. International Journal of Yoga, 13(2), 168-172.
46. Sharma, S. K., Singh, A., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Yoga as an add on Therapy in the Management of Migraine. Indian J Community Medicine, 45(2), 244-245.
47. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Body Temperature and Energy Expenditure During and After Yoga Breathing Practices Traditionally Described as Cooling. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research. 26, e920107.
48. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., Pal, D. K., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). The Impact of Yoga on Teachers’ Self-Rated Emotions. BMC Research Notes, 12(1), 680.
49. Gupta, R. K., Agnihotri, S., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Performance in a Corsi Block-tapping Task following High-frequency Yoga Breathing or Breath Awareness. Indian Journal of Yoga, 12(3), 247–251.
50. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Gandharva, K., Vishwakarma, B., Kala, N., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Immediate Effect of a Yoga Breathing Practice on Attention and Anxiety in Pre-Teen Children. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 6(7), 84.
51. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Kumar, A., Pal, D. K., Tyagi, D., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Mental Wellbeing, Quality of Life, and Perception of Chronic Illness in Yoga-Experienced Compared with Yoga-Naïve Patients. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 25, 153–163.
52. Telles, S., Vishwakarma, B., Gupta, R. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Changes in Shape and Size Discrimination and State Anxiety after Alternate-Nostril Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness in One Session Each. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 25, 121–127.
53. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Singh, A., Kala, N., Upadhyay, V., Arya, J., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Quality of Life in Yoga Experienced and Yoga Naïve Asian Indian Adults with Obesity. Journal of obesity, 2019, 9895074.
54. Telles, S., Sharma, S.K. Kala, N. & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Yoga as a Holistic Treatment for Chronic Illnesses: Minimizing adverse events and safety concerns. Frontiers in Psychology, 10:661.
55. Telles, S., Kala, N., Gupta, R. K., Verma, S., Vishwakarma, B., Agnihotri, S., Gandharva, K. & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Effect of yoga on vigilance, self rated sleep and state anxiety in Border Security Force personnel in India. Work, 63(2):243-251.
56. Gulati, K., Sharma SK., Telles S. & Balkrishna A. (2019). Self‑Esteem and Performance in Attentional Tasks in School Children after 4½ Months of Yoga. International Journal of Yoga, 12(2):158-161.
57. Telles, S., Kala, N., Sharma, SK. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). Anthropometric variables as predictors of aspects of quality of life in persons with central obesity. BMC Research Notes, 11(1):680
58. Pal, S., Kala N., Telles, S. & Balkrishna A. (2018). Neurophysiological Changes Determined by the EEG with Yoga Breathing Practices: A Mini Review. EC Neurology, 10(9).
59. Telles, S., Sharma, Sharma, S. K., Kala, N., Pal, S., Gupta, R. K. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). Twelve Weeks of Yoga or Nutritional Advice for Centrally Obese Adult Females. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 9:
60. Gupta, R. K., Gulati, K., Telles, S. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). A Brief Overview of Yoga for Children with Physical and Mental Needs. EC Pediatrics, 7(8): 807-809.
61. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Verma, S., Kala, N. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). Changes in vigilance, self rated sleep and state anxiety in military personnel in India following yoga. BMC Research Notes, 11: 518.
62. Telles, S., Pal, D.K., Kala, N., Sharma, S.K., Gupta., R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). A Brief Overview of Yoga for Respiratory Disorders. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine,8 (2018): 554-556.
63. Telles, S., Gupta., R.K., Bhardwaj,A.K., Singh, N., Mishra, P., Pal, D.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). Increased Mental Well-being and Reduced State Anxiety in Teachers After Participation in a Residential Yoga Program. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 24: 105–112.
64. Telles, S., Pal, , Sharma, S.K., Singh, A., Kala, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). The association between the Lipid Profile and Fasting Blood Glucose with Weight Related Outcomes in Healthy Obese Adults. BMC Research Notes, 11(1):383.
65. Telles, S., Pal, S., Gupta., R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). Changes in reaction time after yoga bellows type breathing in healthy female volunteers. International Journal of Yoga, 11(3):224-230
66. , R.K., Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). Stress and coping strategies: The impact on health. Yoga Mimansa, 50(1):20-26.
67. Telles, S.,Verma, S., Sharma, S.K., Gupta, R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2017). Alternate-Nostril Yoga Breathing Reduced Blood Pressure While Increasing Performance in a Vigilance Test. Medical  Science Monitor Basic Research, 23:392-398.
68. Balkrishna, A., Telles, S., and Gupta, R.K. (2017). The anatomy of the skin: concepts from ayurveda and computational modelling. Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology , 5(1).
69. Telles, S., Sharma, S.K., Singh N., and Balkrishna, A. (2017). Characteristics of Yoga Practitioners, Motivators and Yoga Techniques of Choice: A Cross-sectional Study. Frontiers in Public Health, 5,
70. Telles, S., Gupta, R.K., Yadav, A., Pathak, S., Balkrishna, A. (2017). Hemisphere specific EEG related to alternate nostril yoga breathing. BMC Research Notes, 10 (1), 306
71. Telles, S., Sharma, S.K., Agnihotri, S., Balkrishna A. (2017). A critical evaluation of Dead Sea Therapy in the management of psoriasis. Journal of Alternative, Complementary and Integrative medicine, 3,
72. Sharma, S.K., Kala, N. Telles, S., Arya J, Balkrishna, A. (2017). A comparision of the quality of life in obese persons based on experience of yoga practice. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 16 (suppl), 17-20.
73. Bharadwaj, A.K., Tyagi, D., Telles, S., Singh N., Balkrishna, A. (2017). The inter-dependence between beliefs and feelings about a yagna: a correlational study. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 16 (suppl), 25-29.
74. Telles, S., Gupta, R.K., and Balkrishna, A (2017). Yoga and Physiotherapy: Therapies Which Complement Each Other. Journal of Yoga and Phisiotherapy, 1(3).
75. Telles, S. (2017). Yoga and Healthy Eating: The Underlying Mechanisms. Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy, 7 (1), 128.
76. Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Katiyar, V.K., and Telles, S. (2017). Phase change heat transfer during cryosurgery of lung cancer using hyperbolic heat conduction model. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 84, 20-29.
77. Bhardwaj, A. K., and Telles, S. (2017). Yoga practice in a school setting positively impacts self-esteem: a 13 month follow-up study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 61(1), 76-79
78. Verma, S., Singh, N., and Telles, S., and Balkrishna, A. (2017). Evaluation of the Protective Effects of Constituents of an Ayurveda Herbal Eye Drop Preparation in Albino Rabbits. International Journal of Medical Research Professionals, 3(1): 155-158.
79. Telles, S. and Singh, N. (2016). High frequency yoga breathing (kapalabhati) and autonomic nervous system: a review of scientific literature. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 4(8).
80. Telles, S. and Anand, A. (2016). Indian PM’s International Yoga Day 2016 advocacy: trends, advances and future perspectives. Integrative Medicine International, 3: 113-114.
    1. Telles, S., Singh, N., Gupta, R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2016). A selective review of dharana and dhyana in healthy participants. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 7(4): 255-260.
81. Telles, S., Gangadhar, B. N., and Chandwani, K. D. (2016). Lifestyle Modification in the Prevention and Management of Obesity. Journal of Obesity, Article ID 5818601, 2 pages.
82. Tyagi, A., Cohen, M., Reece, J., Telles, S., and Jones, L. (2016). Heart Rate Variability, Flow, Mood and Mental Stress during Yoga Practices in Yoga Practitioners, Non-yoga Practitioners and People with Metabolic Syndrome. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 1-13.
83. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., Bhardwaj, A. K., and Balkrishna, A. (2016). Heart rate variability in chronic low back pain patients randomized to yoga or standard care. BMC Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, 16(1): 279.
84. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2016). A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study of high-frequency yoga breathing compared to breath awareness. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 22: 58-66.
85. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, A. K., Gupta, R. K., Sharma, S. K., Monro, R., and Balkrishna, A. (2016). A randomized controlled trial to assess pain and MRI based structural spine changes in low back pain patients after yoga practice. Medical Science Monitor Clinical Research, 22:3228-47.
86. Butzer, B.,Bury, D., Telles, S., and Khalsa, S. B. S. (2016). Implementing yoga within the school curriculum: a scientific rationale for improving social-emotional learning and positive student outcomes. Journal of Children’s Services, 11(1): 3-24.
87. Butzer,, Ebert, M., Telles, S., and Khalsa, S. B. (2015). School-based Yoga Programs in the United States: A Survey. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, 29(4): 18-26.
88. Butzer,, Ebert, M., Telles, S., and Khalsa, S. B. (2015). School-based Yoga Programs in the United States: A Survey. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, 29(4): 18-26.
89. Ferreira-Vorkapic, C., Feitoza, J. M., Marchioro, M., Simões, J., Kozasa, E., and Telles, S. (2015). Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM, 2015: 345835.
90. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Augmenting brain function with meditation: can detachment coincide with empathy? Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 9: 141.
91. Telles, S.,, S., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Risks of the headstand related to ophthalmology. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 59(3): 355-356.
92. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A., Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Ayurvedic doshas as predictors of sleep quality. Medical Science Monitor, 21:1421-1427.
93. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Metabolic and ventilatory changes during and after high-frequency yoga breathing. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 21:161-171.
94. Singh, N., and Telles, S. (2015). Neurophysiological effects of meditation based on evoked potential recordings. BioMed Research International, Article ID 406261, 11 pages.
95. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Prabhu, G., Kumar, A., and Kumar, P. (2015). Silence in a spiritual master increase vagal tone during two mediatative states: A single case study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 59(1): 121-122.
96. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A., Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Intensity and duration of yoga practice predict anxiety and depression scores associated with chronic illness. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 5(4):260-265.
97. Tyagi A,Cohen M, Reece J, Telles S. (2014). An explorative study of metabolic responses to mental stress and yoga practices in yoga practitioners, non-yoga practitioners and individuals with metabolic syndrome. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 15;14(1):445.
98. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Role of respiration in mind-body practices: concepts from contemporary science and traditional yoga texts. Frontiers in Psychiatry, Section Affective Disorders and Psychosomatic Research, 5:167.
99. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Blood pressure and heart rate variability during a yoga based alternate nostril breathing practice and breath awareness. Medical Science Monitor, 20: 184-193.
100. Monro, R., Bhardwaj, A. K.,Gupta, R. K., Telles, S., Allen, B., and Little, P. (2014). Disc extrusions and bulges in nonspecific low back pain and sciatica: Exploratory randomised controlled trial comparing yoga therapy and normal medical treatment. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 28(2):383-392.
101. Telles, S., Singh, , Naveen, K.V., and Subramanya, P. (2014). Long Latency Auditory Evoked Potentials during Meditation. Clinical EEG and neuroscience, pii:1550059414544737.
102. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Research on Traditional Medicine: What Has Been Done, the Difficulties, and Possible Solutions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Article ID 495635, 5 pages.
103. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Yadav, A., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). A comparative controlled trial comparing the effects of yoga and walking for overweight and obese adults. Medical Science Monitor, 20:894-904.
104. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Yadav, A., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Immediate changes in muscle strength and motor speed following yoga breathing. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 58(1):22-29.
105. Telles, S., Kozasa, E., Bernardi, L., and Cohen. M. (2013). Yoga and Rehabilitation: Physical, Psychological, and Social. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Article ID 624758, 2 pages.
106. Delgado-Pastor, L. C., Perakakis, P., Subramanya. , Telles. S., and Vila. J. (2013). Mindfulness (Vipassana) meditation: Effects on P3b event-related potential and heart rate variability. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 90:207-214.
107. Telles, S., Singh, N., Bhardwaj, A. K., Kumar, A., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Effect of yoga or physical exercise on physical, cognitive and emotional measures in children: a randomized controlled trial. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 7(1):37.
108. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Bhardwaj, A. K., and Singh, N. (2013). A review of the effect of yoga, ayurveda and tai chi on depression in older adults, India Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 6(4):41-48.
109. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Gupta, R. K., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Reaction time following yoga bellows type breathing and breath awareness, Perceptual and Motor Skills, 117(4):1-10.
110. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Sharma, S., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Body fat, cholesterol, triglycerides, and adipokines as predictors of waist circumference in overweight and obese adults. Medical Science Monitor, 19:571-578.
111. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Bhardwaj, A. K., Sharma, S., and Singh, N. (2013). Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar: An Ayurveda center which includes treatment, research and education, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 4(2):120-122.
112. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Kumar, N., Sharma, S., Naveen, K. V., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Blood pressure and Purdue pegboard scores in hypertensives after alternate nostril breathing, breath awareness, and no intervention. Medical Science Monitor, 19(1):61-66.
113. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Puthige, R. (2013). Changes in P300 following alternate nostril yoga breathing and breath awareness. Biopsychosocial Medicine, 7:11.
114. Balasubramaniam, M., Telles, S., and Doraiswamy, P. M. (2013). Yoga on our Minds: A Systematic Review of Yoga for Neuropsychiatric Disorders.
     Frontiers in Affective Disorders and Psychosomatic Research, 3:117.
115. Raghavendra, B. R., Telles, S., Manjunath, N. K., Deepak, K. K., Naveen, K. V., and Subramanya, P. (2013). Voluntary heart rate reduction following yoga using different strategies. International Journal of Yoga, 6(1):26-30.
116. Büssing, A., Michalsen,A., Khalsa, S. B., Telles, S., and Sherman, K. J. (2012). Effects of yoga on mental and physical health: A short summary of reviews. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,2012:165410.
117. Telles, S., Singh, N., Balkrishna, A. (2012). Is yoga a suitable treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: current opinion. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 3:81-87.
118. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., Kumar, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2012). The effect of yoga on neuroticism in an Indian population varies with sociodemographic factors. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 19(4):118-123.
119. S., Singh. N., Yadav. A., and Balkrishna. A. (2012). Effect of yoga on different aspects of mental health. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 56(3): 245-254.
120. Telles, S., Raghavendra, B. R., Naveen, K. V., Manjunath, N. K., Kumar, S., and Subramanya, (2012). Changes in autonomic variables following two meditative states described in yoga texts. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(1):35-42.
121. Raghavendra, B. R., Telles, S., and Nagendra, H. R. (2012). Self-rated ability to follow instructions for four mental states described in yoga texts. TANG International Journal of Genuine Traditional Medicine, 2(3):e28
122. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, A. K., Kumar, S., Kumar, N., and Balkrishna, A., (2012). Performance in a substitution task and state anxiety following yoga in army recruits. Psychological Reports, 110(3): 963-976.
123. Singh, N., and Telles, S. (2012). High frequency yoga breathing can increase alveolar dead space. Medical Science Monitor, 18(7):LE5-6.
124. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2012). Managing mental health disorders resulting from trauma through yoga: a review. Depression Research and Treatment, 2012:401513.
125. Telles, S., Raghavendra, B. R., Naveen, K. V., Manjunath, N. K., and Subramanya, (2012). Physiological effects of two meditative states described in yoga texts. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 43(2):154-60.
126. Telles, S., Joshi, M., and Somvanshi, P. (2012). Yoga breathing through a particular nostril is associated with contralateral event-related potential changes. International Journal of Yoga, 5(2): 102-107.
127. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2012). Finger dexterity and visual discrimination following two yoga breathing practices. International Journal of Yoga, 5(1): 37- 4.
128. Telles, S., Singh, N., Gupta, R. K., and Balkrishna, A. (2012). Optical topography recording of cortical activity during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness. Medical Science Monitor, 18(1):LE3-4.
129. Singh, N., and Telles, S. (2012). Awareness about bibliographic databases among students of Ayurveda and qualified Ayurveda practitioners. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 3(2):59-62.
130. Telles, S., Gaur, V., Sharma, S. and Balkrishna, A. (2011). Attitude of conventional and CAM physicians towards CAM in India. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(11):1069-73.
131. Telles, S., Balkrishna, A. and Maharana, K. (2011). Effect of yoga and ayurveda on duchenne muscular dystrophy. Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 17(2): 169-170.
132. Telles, S., and Singh, N. (2011). High frequency yoga breathing increases energy expenditure from carbohydrates. Medical Science Monitor, 17(9):LE7-8.
133. Telles, S., Maharana, K., Balrana, B. and Balkrishna, A. (2011). Effects of high frequency yoga breathing called kapalabhati compared with breath awareness on the degree of optical illusion perceived. Psychological Reports, 112(3): 981-990.
134. Telles, S. and Raghavendra, B. R. (2011). Neurophysiological changes in meditation correlated with descriptions from the ancient texts. Biofeedback, 39(2): 56-59.
135. Telles, S., Naveen, K. V., Gaur. V., and Balkrishna, A. (2011). Effect of one week of yoga on function and severity in rheumatoid arthritis. Biomed Central Research Notes, 4:118.
136. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2011). Heart rate variability changes during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness. Biopsychosocial Medicine, 5: 4.
137. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., and Balkrishna, A. (2010). Meditation and attention: a comment on a recent article. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 111(3): 918-920.
138. Telles, S. (2010). Responses to the comments made by David S. Shannahoff-Khalsa [IJPP 2009; 53(1): 102-104] on the short communication “Immediate effects of right and left nostril breathing on verbal and spatial memory scores” [IJPP 2008; 52: 197-200]. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 54(2):186.
139. Telles, S., and Balkrishna, A. (2010). Yoga and diet change influence renal functions in the obese. Medical Science Monitor, 16(10):LE15.
140. Telles, S. (2010). A theory of disease from ancient yoga texts. Medical Science Monitor, 16(6): LE9.
141. Kumar, S., Nagendra, H., Manjunath N., Naveen K., and Telles, S. (2010). Meditation on OM: relevance from ancient texts and contemporary science. International Journal of Yoga, 3(1):2-5.
142. Telles, S., Singh, N., Joshi, M, and Balkrishna, A. (2010). Post traumatic stress symptoms and heart rate variability in Bihar flood survivors following yoga: a randomized controlled study. Biomed Central Psychiatry, 10:18.
143. Telles, S., Naveen, V. K., and Balkrishna, A. (2010). Serum leptin, cholesterol and blood glucose levels in diabetics following a yoga and diet change program. Medical Science Monitor, 16(3):LE4-5.
144. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., Balkrishna, A., and Kumar, S. (2010). Short term health impact of a yoga and diet change program on obesity. Medical Science Monitor, 16(1):CR35-40.
145. Patra S., and Telles S. (2010). Heart rate variability during sleep following the practice of cyclic meditation and supine rest. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 35(2): 135-140.
146. Telles, S., Gaur, V., and Balkrishna, A. (2009). Effect of a yoga practice session and a yoga theory session on state anxiety. Psychological Reports, 109(3): 924-930.
147. Kumar, S., and Telles, S. (2009). Meditative states based on yoga texts and their effects on performance of a cancellation task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 109(3):  679-689.
148. Subramanya, P., and Telles, S. (2009). Performance in psychomotor tasks following two yoga based relaxation techniques. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 109(2): 563-576.
149. Telles, S. (2009). Practicing yoga postures possibly increases relaxation and reduces anxiety. Medical Science Monitor, 15(12):LE9.
150. Telles, S., Singh, N., and Joshi, M. (2009). Risk of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in survivors of the Bihar floods. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 63(8): 330-334.
151. Subramanya, P., and Telles, S. (2009). Effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques on memory scores and state anxiety. Biopsychosocial Medicine, 3:8.
152. Subramanya, P., and Telles, S. (2009). Changes in middle latency auditory evoked potentials following two yoga based relaxation techniques. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 40(3): 190-195.
153. Subramanya, P., Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2009). Effect of yoga on tasks for manual and tweezer dexterity. Journal of Indian Psychology, 27(1&2): 9-12.
154. Singh, N., and Telles, S. (2009). Heart rate variability and state anxiety in hypertensives and diabetes after one week of yoga. Journal of Indian Psychology, 27(1&2): 13-20.
155. Patra, S. and Telles, S. (2009). Positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequent sleep. Medical Science Monitor, 15(7): CR375-81.
156. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., and Balakrishna, A. (2009). Use of Ayurveda in promoting dental health and preventing dental caries. Indian Journal of Dental Research, 20(2): 246.
157. Joshi, M., and Telles, S. (2009). A nonrandomized non-naïve, comparative study of the effects of kapalabhati and breath awareness on event- related potentials in trained yoga practitioners. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 15(3): 281-285.
158. Joshi, M., and Telles, S. (2009). Effect of four voluntary regulated yoga breathing techniques on grip strength. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 108(3): 775-781.
159. Telles, S., Dash, M., and Naveen, K.V. (2009). Effect of yoga on musculoskeletal discomfort and motor functions in professional computer users. Work, 33(3): 297-306.
160. Naveen, K. Visweswaraiah., and Telles, S. (2009). Indian medicine in the management of GERD. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 15(1): 32-33.
161. Telles, S., and Naveen , K. V. (2008). Voluntary breath regulation in yoga: Its relevance and physiological effects. Biofeedback, 36(2):70-73.
162. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Arankalle, D. and Naveen, K.V. (2008). Immediate effect of high-frequency yoga breathing on attention. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 62(1): 20-22.
163. Telles, S., Patra, S., Montesoo, S., and Naveen, K.V. (2008). Effect of yoga on somatic indicators of stress in healthy volunteers. Journal of Indian Psychology, 26(1&2): 52-57.
164. Joshi, M., and Telles, S. (2008). Immediate effects of right and left nostril breathing on verbal and spatial scores. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 52(2):197-200.
165. Rao, R. M., Telles, S., Nagendra, H. R., Nagarathna, R., Gopinath, K., Srinath, S., and Chandrashekara, C. (2008). Effects of yoga on natural killer cell counts in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment. Medical Science Monitor, 14(2):LE3-4.
166. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (2008). Immediate effect of specific nostril manipulating yoga breathing practices on autonomic and respiratory variables. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 33(2):65-75.
167. Chatterjee, S., Chowdhary, N., Pednekar, S., Cohen, A., Andrew, G., Araya, R., Simon, G., King, M., Kerkwood, B., Weiss, H., Verdeli, H., Clougherty, K., Telles, S., and Patel, V. (2008). Integrating evidence based treatments for common mental disorders in routine primary care: feasibility and acceptability of the MANAS intervention in Goa, India. World Psychiatry, 7(1): 39-46.
168. Krishnamurthy, M., and Telles, S. (2007). Effect of yoga and an ayurveda preparation on gait, and mobility in older persons. Medical Science Monitor, 13(12): LE 19-20.
169. Telles, S., Shreevidya, N., and Naveen K. V. (2007). A comparison of the bilateral elbow joint position in yoga and non-yoga practitioners. Journal of Indian Psychology, 25: 1-5.
170. Padmasri, G., and Telles, S. (2007). Frontalis EMG amplitude during relaxation changes during yoga relaxation based on initial levels. Journal of Indian Psychology, 25: 16-23.
171. Telles, S., Puttige, R. and Kalkuni Visweswaraiah, N. (2007). An Ayurvedic basis for using honey to treat herpes. Medical Science Monitor, 13(11): LE17-17.
172. Telles, S., Naveen, K. V. and Dash, M. (2007). Yoga reduces symptoms of distress in tsunami survivors in the Andaman Islands. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 4(4): 503-509.
173. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Maharana, S. and Nagendra H. R. (2007). Immediate effect of three breathing techniques on performance in a letter cancellation task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 104(3 Pt2):1289-1296.
174. Krishnamurthy, M. N. and Telles, S. (2007). Assessing depression following two ancient Indian interventions: effects of yoga and ayurveda on older adults in a residential home. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(2): 17-23.
175. Sarang, S. P., and Telles, S. (2007). Immediate effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques on performance in a letter cancellation task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 105(2): 379-385.
176. Telles, S., Dash, M., Manjunath, N. K., Deginal, R. and Naveen, K.V. (2007). Effect of yoga on visual perception and visual strain. Journal of Modern Optics, 54(9): 1379-1383.
177. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2006). Pulmonary functions following yoga in a community dwelling geriatric population in India. Journal of Indian Psychology, 24(1): 17-25.
178. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2006). Therapeutic application of a cold chest pack in bronchial asthma. World Journal of Medical Science, 1(1): 18-20.
179. Naveen, K. V., and Telles, S. (2006). Psychophysiological effects of colored light used in healing. World Journal of Medical Science, 1(1): 21-23.
180. Sarang, S. P., and Telles, S. (2006). Cyclic meditation – a moving meditation –reduces energy expenditure more than supine rest. Journal of Indian Psychology, 24(2): 44-51.
181. Telles, S., and Naveen, K.V. (2006). Effect of yoga on somatic indicators of distress in professional computer users. Medical Science Monitor, 12(10): LE 21-22.
182. Sarang, S.P., and Telles, S. (2006). Changes in P300 following two yoga relaxation techniques. International Journal of Neuroscience 116(12): 1419-1430.
183. Telles, S., and Visweswaraiah, N. K. (2006). Comments to: Health realization/Innate health: Can a quiet mind and a positive feeling state be accessible over the lifespan without stress-relief techniques? Medical Science Monitor, 12(6): 13.
184. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., Dash, M., Deginal, R. and Manjunath, N. K. (2006). Effect of yoga on self-rated visual discomfort in computer users. Head and Face Medicine, 3 (2): 46.
185. Sarang, P. S., and Telles, S. (2006). Oxygen consumption and respiration during and after two yoga relaxation techniques. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 31(2):143-153.
186. Sarang, P., and Telles, S. (2006). Changes in heart rate variability during and after two yoga based relaxation techniques. International Journal of Stress Management, 13(4): 460-475.
187. Telles, S., Dash, M., and Naveen, K.V. (2006). Emotional impact following the tsunami in endogenous people and mainland settlers in the Andaman islands. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 60(2):70-71.
188. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Ghosh, A., and Nagendra, H. R. (2006). Effect of yoga on performance in a mirror tracing task. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 50 (2): 187-190.
189. Telles, S. (2005). Oriental approaches to masculine and feminine subtle energy principles. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 100(2): 292-294.
190. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2005). Influence of yoga and ayurveda on self rated sleep in a geriatric population. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 121(5): 683-690.
191. Telles, S., Mohapatra, R. S., and Naveen, K. V. (2005). Heart rate variability spectrum during Vipassana mindfulness meditation. Journal of Indian Psychology, 23(2): 1-5.
192. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (2004). Right uninostril yoga breathing influences ipsilateral components of middle latency auditory evoked potentials. Neurological Sciences, 25(5): 274-280.
193. Telles, S., Joshi, M., Dash, M., Raghuraj, P., Naveen, K.V., and Nagendra, H. R. (2004). An evaluation of the ability to voluntarily reduce the heart rate after a month of yoga practice. Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science, 39(2): 119-125.
194. Telles, S., Deginal, R., and Hutchappa, L. (2004). Awareness of computer use related health risks in software companies in Bangalore. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 58(5): 212-3.
195. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2004). Spatial and verbal memory test scores following yoga and fine arts camps for school children. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 48(3): 353-356.
196. Telles, S., and Naveen, K. V. (2004). Changes in middle latency auditory evoked potentials during meditation. Psychological Reports, 94(2): 398-400.
197. Visweswaraiah, N. K., and Telles, S. (2004). Randomized trial of yoga as a complementary therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis. Respirology, 9(1): 96-101.
198. Naveen, K. V., and Telles, S. (2003). Yoga and psychosis: risks and therapeutic potential. Journal of Indian Psychology, 21(1): 34-37.
199. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (2003). A randomized trial comparing the effects of yoga and physical activity programs on depth perception in school children. Journal of Indian Psychology, 21(2): 54-60.
200. Naveen, K. V., and Telles, S. (2003). Sensory perception during sleep and meditation: common features and differences. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 96(3 Pt 1): 810-811.
201. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (2003). Effect of yoga-based and forced uninostril breathing on the autonomic nervous system. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 96: 79-80.
202. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2003). Effect of sirsasan (head stand) practice on autonomic and respiratory variables. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 47(1): 34-42.
203. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (2002). Improvement in spatial and temporal measures of visual perception following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 20(1): 23-31.
204. Telles, S., and Vani, R. (2002). Reduction in Voluntary pulse rate reduction achieved following yoga training. International Journal of Stress Management, 9(3): 236-239.
205. Vempati, R. P., and Telles, S. (2002). Yoga-based guided relaxation reduces sympathetic activity in subjects based on baseline levels. Psychological Reports, 90(2): 487-494.
206. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (2001). Improved performance in the Tower of London Test following yoga. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 45(3): 351- 354.
207. Dash, M., and Telles, S. (2001). Improvement in hand grip strength in normal volunteers and rheumatoid arthritis patients following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 45(3): 355-360.
208. Telles, S., Reddy, S. K., and Nagendra, H. R. (2000). Oxygen consumption and respiration following two yoga relaxation techniques. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 25(4): 221-227.
209. Telles, S., Ramaprabhu, V., and Reddy, S. K. (2000). Effect of yoga training on maze learning. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 44(2): 197-201.
210. Vempati, R. P., and Telles, S. (2000). Baseline occupational stress levels and physiological responses to a two day stress management program. Journal of Indian Psychology, 18 (1 & 2): 33-37.
211. Telles, S., and Srinivas, R. B. (1999). Autonomic and respiratory measures in children with impaired vision following yoga and physical activity programs. International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health, 4(2): 117-122.
212. Naveen, K.V., Nagendra, H.R., Telles, S., and Garner, C. (1999). Transcranial Doppler studies of middle cerebral artery blood flow following different test conditions. Neurology India, 47(3): 249.
213. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (1999). Factors influencing changes in tweezer dexterity scores following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(2): 225-229.
214. Naveen, K. V., and Telles, S. (1999). Sudomotor sympathetic hypofunction in Down’s syndrome. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(4): 463-466.
215. Dash, M., and Telles, S. (1999). Yoga training and motor speed based on a finger tapping task. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(4): 458-462.
216. Manjunath, N. K., and Telles, S. (1999). Improvement in visual perceptual sensitivity in children following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 17 (2): 41-45.
217. Vempati, R. P., and Telles, S. (1999). Yoga based relaxation versus supine rest: a study of oxygen consumption, breath rate and volume & autonomic measures. Journal of Indian Psychology, 17(2): 46-52.
218. Jain, R., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (1999). Effect of ‘pranic’ healing in chronic musculoskeletal pain – a single blind control study. International Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(8), 14-17.
219. Manjunath, N. K., Srinivasa, R., Nirmala, K. S., Nagendra, H. R., Kumar, A., and Telles, S. (1998). Shorter latencies of middle latency auditory evoked potentials in congenitally blind compared to normal sighted subjects. International Journal of Neuroscience, 95(3-4): 173-181.
220. Naveen, K. V., Srinivas, R., Nirmala, K. S., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R. and Telles, S. (1998). Differences between congenitally blind and normally sighted subjects in the P1 component of middle latency auditory evoked potentials. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86(3Pt2): 1192-1194.
221. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1998). Autonomic changes while mentally repeating two syllables – one meaningful and the other neutral. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 42(1): 57-63.
222. Raghuraj, P., Ramakrishnan, A.G., Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (1998). Effect of two selected yogic-breathing techniques on heart rate variability. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 42(4): 467-472.
223. Telles, S., Narendran, S., Raghuraj, P., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R., (1997). Comparison of changes in autonomic and respiratory parameters of girls after yoga and games at a community home. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 84(1): 251-257.
224. Naveen, K.V., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R., and Telles, S. (1997). Yoga breathing through a particular nostril increases spatial memory scores without lateralized effects. Psychological Reports, 81(2): 555-561.
225. Naveen, K.V., Srinivas, R.S., Nirmala, K.S., Nagendra, H. R., and Telles S. (1997). Middle latency auditory evoked potentials in congenitally blind and normal sighted subjects. International Journal of Neuroscience, 90(1-2): 105-111.
226. Vani, P.R., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (1997). Progressive increase in critical flicker fusion frequency following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(1): 71-74.
227. Raghuraj, P., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (1997). Pranayama increases grip strength without lateralized effects. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(2): 129-133, cited in the European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 7(5): 161.
228. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., Vani, P. R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1997). A combination of focusing and defocusing through yoga reduces optical illusion more than focusing alone. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(2): 179-182.
229. Raghuraj, P., and Telles, S. (1997). Muscle power, dexterity skill and visual perception in community home girls trained yoga or sports and in regular school girls. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(4): 409-415.
230. Telles, S., and Naveen, K. V. (1997). Yoga for rehabilitation: an overview. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 51(4): 123-127.
231. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1996). Physiological measures during right nostril breathing. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2(4): 479-484.
232. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1995). Autonomic changes during ‘OM’ meditation. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 39(4): 418-420.
233. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1995) Improvement in visual perception following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(1): 30-32.
234. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R., and Desiraju, T. (1994). Alterations in auditory middle latency evoked potentials during meditation on a meaningful symbol – ‘OM’. International Journal of Neuroscience, 76(1-2): 87-93.
235. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1994). Breathing through a particular nostril can alter metabolism and autonomic activities. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 38(2): 133-137.
236. Telles, S., Hanumanthaiah, B. H., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1994). Plasticity of motor control systems demonstrated by yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 38(2): 143-144.
237. Telles, S., Hanumanthaiah, B., Nagarathna, R., and Nagendra, H. R. (1993). Improvement in static motor performance following yogic training of school children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76: 1264-1266.
238. Telles, S. and Desiraju, T. (1993). Autonomic changes in Brahmakumaris Raja yoga meditation. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 15(2): 147-152.
239. Telles, S. and Desiraju, T. (1993). Recording of auditory middle latency evoked potentials during the practice of meditation with the syllable ‘OM’. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 98(B): 237-239.
240. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H. R., and Desiraju, T. (1993). Physiological changes in sports teachers following 3 months of training in Yoga. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 47(10): 235-238.
241. Telles, S., Joseph, C., Venkatesh, S., and Desiraju, T. (1993). Alteration of auditory middle latency evoked potentials during yogic consciously regulated breathing and attentive state of mind. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 14(3): 189-198.
242. Telles, S., and Desiraju, T. (1992). Heart rate and respiratory changes accompanying yogic conditions of single thought and thoughtless states. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 36 (4): 293-294.
243. Telles, S., and Desiraju, T. (1992). Heart rate alterations in different types of pranayamas. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 36 (4): 287-288.
244. Telles, S., and Desiraju, T. (1991). Oxygen consumption during pranayamic type of very slow-rate breathing. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 94(B): 357-363.

Chapters in books

1. Telles, S., Kala, N., Gupta, R.K., & Balkrishna, A. Yoga for stress management: the history, research and practical details. In: Lehrar, P.M., Woolfolk, R. L., Sime, W. E. (Eds) Principles and Practice of Stress Management, The Guilford Press, New York, U.S.A. [in press].
2. Kala, N., Chetry, D., & Telles, S. (2020). Psychophysiological Effects and the Applications of Yoga Breathing Practices. In Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications (pp. 1-23). IGI Global.
3. Sharma, S. K., Pal, S., & Telles, S. (2020). Yoga and Weight Management: A Narrative Review. Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications, 283-303.

4. Singh, N., Telles, S, and Balkrishna, A. (2017). Use of Yoga in Managing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In: P. R. Muskin, P. L. Gerbarg, and R. P. Brown (eds) Complementary and Integrative Treatments in Psychiatric Practice, U.S.A.: American Psychiatric Publishing.
5. Telles, S., Sharma, S.K.., Yadav, A., Balkrishna, A. (2015). Ayurveda for healthy aging and health-related conditions. In: H. Lavretsky, M. Sajatovic, and C. F. Reynolds III (eds) Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health and Aging, U.K.: Oxford University Press.
6. Telles, S., Singh, N., Yadav, A., Balkrishna, A. (2015). Yoga as an integrative intervention in healthy aging and age-related disorders. In: H. Lavretsky, M. Sajatovic, and C. F. Reynolds III (eds) Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health and Aging, U.K.: Oxford University Press
7. Saini, R., Telles, S. (2014). Yoga: A Natural Approach to Oral Health. International Journal of Experimental Dental Science. 2 pages.

8. Telles, S., and Naveen, K. V. (2013). The mental state induced by meditation: descriptions from traditional texts and scientific studies. In: G. Mishra (ed) Psychology and Psychoanalysis – Vol 13. 3, India: Centre for studies in civilization, pp. 443-478.
9. Telles, S., and Singh, N. (2013). A review of the use of yoga in breathing disorders. In: L. Chaitow, C. Gilbert and D. Morrison (eds) Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders – A Multidisciplinary Approach, U.K.:Elsevier.
10. Telles, S. and Singh, N. (2013). Science of the mind: ancient yoga texts and modern texts. In: P.R. Muskin, P.L. Gerbarg and R.P. Brown (eds) Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Psychiatric Disorders. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, U.S.A.: Elsevier.
11. Telles, S. (2012). Effect of yoga on mental health in children. In: U. S. Nayar (ed.) Child and Adolescent Mental Health. New Delhi: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd, pp. 219-226.

12. Telles, S., and Raghavendra, B. R. (2011). Yoga: Physiology and Applications in Therapy and Rehabilitation. In: Best & Practice Physiological Basis of Medical Practice, Philadelphia, U.S.A: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
13. Telles, S. (2011). Alternative Dentistry: Ayurveda and oral health. In: R. Saini, and S. Saini. (eds.) Dental horizons: essentials of oral health. Hyderabad: Paras Medical Publisher, pp. 10-12.
14. Telles, S., and Naveen, K.V. (2011). The status of yoga research in India. In: P.C. Leung. (ed.) Healthy aging: annals of traditional chinese medicine – Vol 4. 5, Hong Kong: World Scientific Publishing Co. pp. 245-254.
15. Telles, S. (2008). Yoga research in India. Monograph: A Status Report of Research in India. Published by C.S.I.R., Government of India.
16. Telles, S. (2006). Yoga and rehabilitation: an overview. In: A.B. Taly, A. Srivastava, T. Murali, K.P.S. Nair, and B.M. Maheswarappa. (eds.) Regeneration, repair and rehabilitation: redefined. Bangalore; National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, pp. 107-110.
17. Telles, S., and Raghuraj, P. (2004). Changes in perception following yoga practice. In: N. Bhattacharya, and B.H. Paudel. (eds.) Emerging concepts in yoga and lifestyle. Dharan, Nepal; B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, pp. 21-24.
18. Telles, S., and Naveen, K.V. (2003). Therapeutic application of yoga. In: P.K. Bhattacharya. (ed.) Medicine Update-Vol. VII. Dibrugarh; The Association of Physicians of India-Assam State Chapter, pp.745-748.
19. Telles, S. (2002). Neural plasticity in yoga. In: S. Menon, A. Sinha, and B.V. Sreekantan. (eds.) Science and Metaphysics – a discussion on Consciousness and Genetics. Bangalore; National Institute of Advanced Studies, pp.275-281.
20. Naveen, K.V., Srinivas, R., Nagarathna, R., and Telles, S. (2000). Yoga for the rehabilitation of socially disadvantaged and visually impaired subjects. In: D. Majumdar, and W. Selvamurthy. (eds.) Advances in Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment. New Delhi: New Age International Publishers, pp. 204-208.
21. Telles, S. & Nagarathna, R. (1994). Research on yoga. In: K.N. Sharma. (ed.) Physiological sciences in India: foundations and frontiers. New Delhi; Indian National Science Academy, pp.85-90.

Books published

1. Telles, S. and Gupta, R. K. (2020). Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications. Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: IGI Global. Book. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3254-6.
2. Telles, S. and Singh, N. (2017). Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga. Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2788-6.
3. Khalsa, S. B. S., Cohen, L., McCall, T., and Telles, S. (2016). Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care. Pencaitland, United Kingdom: Handspring Publishing Limited. ISBN No. 978-1-909141-20-9.
4. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, A. K. and Singh, N. (2017). Science studies pranayama. Uttarakhand, Haridwar, India: Divya Prakashan. ISBN No. 978-81-89235-85-7.
5. Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (2012). Yoga and Memory. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana: Bangalore. ISBN No. 978-81-87313-23-6.
6. Nagendra, H. R., Nagarathana, R. and Telles, S. (2010). Yoga and Cancer. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana: Bangalore. ISBN No. 890-36-02917-96-2.
7. Telles, S. (1994). A Glimpse of the Human Body: Its’ structure and functions. Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan: Bangalore. ISBN No.81-87313-05-6.
8. Nagendra, H. R., and Telles, S. (1994). Research Methods. Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan: Bangalore. ISBN No.81-8733-11-0.

Sachin Kumar Sharma
Scientist-D

Sachin Kumar Sharma completed his Ph.D. in yoga science from the University of Patanjali. At present he is working as a Scientist D at Patanjali Research Foundation. He has worked as a Research Associate in a project entitled “Effect of specific yoga breathing techniques on measures of attention and arousal” funded by the Department of Science and Technology under the scheme Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM). He has 63 research publications in Pubmed/PsycInfo indexed journals and 3 chapters in book. He was awarded Sushila Thakker Prakruti Mandir Prize for best research investigation in the field of Yoga & Natural Medicine for 2016 in APPI-conference. His main area of research is to study the therapeutic benefits of yoga.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Balkrishna, A., & Telles, S., (2025). A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial to Determine the Effects of Three Nostril Regulated Breathing Practices on Attention and Mood. Complementary Medicine Research, (In press).
2. Sharma, S. K., Gupta, A., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2025). Self-reported impulsivity and mood states predict cue-induced food craving in adults with obesity: A cross-sectional study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 1-4.
3. Kushwaha, J., Thapliyal, V., Sharma, S. K., & Thakur, G. S. (2024). Effect of Pranayama and Meditation on Emotional Intelligence among Undergraduate Students: A Randomized Controlled Study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(2), 391–398.
4. Telles, S., Singh, A., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Heart rate variability during nostril regulated yoga breathing: a randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, [In press]
5. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Gupta, A. & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Breath characteristics of volitional yoga breathing including breath awareness. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 34. Article 18. https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-24-00020
6. Telles, S., Agnihotri, S., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Patients’ Expectations of Yoga and Associated Therapies Influence Treatment Outcome: A Convenience Sampling Pre-Post Study from India. International journal of yoga therapy, 34(2024), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00090
7. Telles, S., N., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Heart rate variability in patients with chronic pain practicing regulated breathing with longer exhalation relative to inhalation: a randomized controlled trial. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 10.1007/s10484-024-09660-3.
8. Telles, S., Gupta, A., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Volitionally regulated breathing with prolonged expiration influences food craving and impulsivity. Complementary medicine research, 10.1159/000539618. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1159/000539618
9. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Muscle strength and body composition in obese adults following nine months of yoga or nutrition advice: A comparative controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 39, 311-318.
10. Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., & Telles, S. (2024). Effect of volitional modification of breath frequency on attention and mood states: An exploratory randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, [In press].
11. Singh, A., Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Traditional nostril yoga breathing practices and oxygen consumption: a randomized, cross-over study, International Journal of Yoga, 17(1):53-60.
12. Telles, S., Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Pain self efficacy in low back pain after yoga – an interventional trial. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences. Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 218-226.
13. Gandharva, K., Sahrma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2024). Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among yoga practitioners in India: a convenience sampling exploratory survey. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 7-8.
14. Telles, S., Vishwakarma, B., & Sharma, S. K. (2024). Association between Cognitive Flexibility, Flourishing and Physical Health in Patients with Chronic Diseases. Indian Journal of PositivePsychology, 15(2), 227-230
15. Prasoon, K., Sharma, S. K. & Telles, S.(2024). Association between cognitive flexibility and flourishing in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and healthy individuals. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 119-127.
16. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, K. & Sharma, S. K. (2024). A yoga module for musician: compilation and validation. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 193-203.
17. Telles, S., Gupta S. K & Sharma S. K. (2024). Understanding Motivators and Barriers for Yoga Practice in Obese and Non-obese Individuals. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 12(3):777-781.
18. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Vishwakarma, B., Prasoon, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Factors contributing to eudemonic wellbeing in scholars of Samkhya philosophy and yoga in India, Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 35–40.
19. Chetry, D., Telles, S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Systematic review of systematic reviews of yoga compared to active interventions for chronic low back pain. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 1, Jan-June 2024 pp: 65-83.
20. Vishwakarma, B., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga 17(1): 15–18.
21. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Patel, K. D., Bouderlique, E., Nicolai, V., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Heartfulness Cleaning and Meditation: Short-Term Effects on Attention and Affect.Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(4), 20–25.
22. Katare, N., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Perception of illness and life satisfaction following a week of yoga therapy in patients with chronic diseases. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 09–12.
23. Acharya, C., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Cerebral hemodynamics and vagally mediated HRV associated with high and low frequency yoga breathing : An exploratory randomized crossover study. International Journal of Yoga, [In press]
24. Telles, S., Pal, D.K., Gandharva, K., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., Yadav, N., Pandya, , Barnwal, S.L., Tyagi, S.K., Kumar, K. Motivators, preferences and aspirations of university students about studying yoga: a survey from India. (2023). International Journal of Yoga, [In press].
25. Telles, S., Agnihotri, S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Patients’ choices for yoga therapy: an exploratory cross-sectional, convenience sampling survey from India. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, [In press].
26. Prasoon, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. Breath Characteristics in Four Volitional Yoga Breathing Practices. (2023). Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 67, 234-6.
27. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Breath Phase Durations, Affect and Attention: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Trial. International Journal of Yoga, 16(2): 143-7.
28. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Use of Yoga in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Patient Based Survey. Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(2), 4.
29. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., & Prasoon, K. (2023). Yoga Practice and Choices of Foods, Physical Activity and Leisure: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, [In press].
30. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Performance in the Trail making Test following High Frequency Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga. 16(2): 73–79.
31. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Aggithaya, M. G., Narahari, S. R., Valliyodan,, & Telles, S. (2022). An integrative treatment for lymphedema: a single group study evaluating benefits and exploring mechanisms. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 66 (2), 153-54.
32. Sharma, S. K., Chetry, D., & Telles, S. (2022). Yoga Research: A Narrative Review. Yogayu Research Journal. 1(1). https://yogayuresearch.in [In Press]
33. Sharma S. K., Agnihotri , & Telles, S. (2022). Perceptions about the benefits and negative outcomes of yoga practice by yoga naïve persons: A cross-sectional survey. International Journal of Yoga, 15 (1), 76-9.
34. Sharma S. K.,Telles, S., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2021). Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice,
35. Sharma S. K., Kala, N., & Telles, S. (2021). Volitional Yoga Breathing Influences Attention and Anxiety: An Exploratory Randomized Crossover Study. Bewusste Yogaatmung beeinflusst Aufmerksamkeit und Angst: Eine explorative, randomisierte Crossover-Studie. Complementary medicine research, 1–7. Advance online publication. https://DOI.org/10.1159/00051971
36. Sharma S. K., Singh, A., Telles, S.,& Balkrishna, A. (2020). Yoga as an Add-on Therapy in the Management of Migraine. Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, 45(2), 244–245. https://DOI.org/10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_407_19
37. Sharma S. K., Kala, N., Telles, S., Arya, J., & Balkrishna, A. A comparison of the quality of life in obese persons based on experience of yoga practice. Indian J Trad Knowledge.
38. Sharma S. K.,Telles, S., Prabhu G., Kumar A., and Soni P. Silence in a Spiritual Master increases vagal tone during two meditative states: A single case study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
39. Pal, S., Sharma S. K., Singhal, A., & Telles, S. (2021). Smartphone excessive use, sleep and beliefs about wellbeing in university students who practice yoga compared with those with no experience of yoga. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, [in press].
40. Kala, N., Pal, S., Sharma S. K.,Telles, S.,& Balkrishna, A. (2021). Mirror tracing task in yoga practitioners and non-yoga practitioners: A cross-sectional comparative study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 65(2), 127-131.
41. Telles, S.,Sharma S. K., Chetry, D., & Balkrishna, A. (2021). Benefits and adverse effects associated with yoga practice: A cross-sectional survey fromIndia. Complementary therapies in medicine, 57, 102644.https://DOI.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102644
42. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Gupta, R. K., Sharma S. K.,& Balkrishna, A. (2020). Body Temperature in Practitioners of a Yoga Breathing Technique Considered to be Heat Generating. International journal of yoga, 13(2), 168–172. https://DOI.org/10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_70_19
43. Telles, S., Gandharva, K, Sharma S. K., Gupta, R. K., & Balkrishna, A. Body Temperature and Energy Expenditure During and After Yoga Breathing Practices Traditionally Described as Cooling. Med Sci Monit Basic Res. 2020;26:e920107. Published 2020 Jan 7. DOI:10.12659/MSMBR.920107
44. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Gupta, R. K., Pal, K., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. The impact of yoga on teachers’ self-rated emotions. BMC Res Notes. 2019;12(1):680. Published 2019 Oct 22. DOI:10.1186/s13104-019-4737-7
45. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Singh, A., Kala, N., Upadhaya, V., Arya, J., & Balkrishna, A. Quality of life in yoga experienced and yoga naïve Asian Indian adults with obesity. Journal of Obesity. Published online 2019 Apr 30. DOI: 10.1155/2019/9895074
46. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Kala, N., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Yoga as a Holistic Treatment for Chronic Illnesses: Minimizing Adverse Events and Safety Concerns. Frontiers in Psychology. [in press]. DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00661
47. Gulati, K., Sharma, SK.,Telles, S., Balkrishna, A. Self‑Esteem and Performance in Attentional Tasks in School Children after 4½ Months of Yoga. International Journal of Yoga, 2018. May-Aug; 12(2): 158–161.DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_42_18
48. Telles, S., Kala, N., Sharma, SK., Balkrishna A. Anthropometric variables as predictors of aspects of quality of life in persons with central obesity.BMC Res Notes. 2018 Sep 25;11(1):680
49. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Kala, N., Pal S, Gupta., R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). Twelve Weeks of Yoga or Nutritional Advice for Centrally Obese Adult Females. Frontiers in Endocrinology. [in press]. 2018; 9: 466. Published online 2018 Aug 17. DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00466
50. Telles, S.,Pal, D.K., Kala, N., Sharma, SK.,, R.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). A Brief Overview of Yoga for Respiratory Disorders. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine. [in press].
51. Telles, S., Pal, S., Sharma, SK., Singh, A. Kala N., & Balkrishna, A. (2018). The association between the lipid profle and fasting blood glucose with weight related outcomes in healthy obese adults. BMC  Research Notes (In press)
52. Telles, S., Verma, S., Sharma, SK., Gupta, RK., & Balkrishna, A. Alternate Nostril Yoga Breathing Reduced Blood Pressure While Increasing Performance in a Vigilance Test. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research (In press).
53. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Agnihotri, S, & Balkrishna, A. (2017). A critical evaluation of Dead Sea therapy in the management of psoriasis. HSOA Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine.3:33.
54. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK.,Singh N., and Balkrishna, A. (2017). Characteristics of Yoga Practitioners, Motivators and Yoga Techniques of Choice: A Cross-sectional Study. Frontiers in Public Health,5,
55. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Gupta, R. K., Bhardwaj, A. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2016). Heart rate variability in chronic low back pain patients randomized to yoga or standard care. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.16: 279. DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1271-1
56. Telles, S., Bhardwaj, A. K., Gupta, R. K., Sharma, SK., Monro, R., & Balkrishna, A. (2016). A randomized controlled trial to assess pain and MRI based structural spine changes in low back pain patients following yoga. Medical Science Monitor Clinical Research, [In press] 22: 3238–3247. 13. doi: 10.12659/MSM.896599
57. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Blood pressure and heart rate variability during a yoga based alternate nostril breathing practice and breath awareness. Medical Science Monitor. 20: 184–193.19. doi: 10.12659/MSMBR.892063
58. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK., Yadav, A., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). A comparative controlled trial comparing the effects of yoga and walking for overweight and obese adults. Medical Science Monitor, 20:894-904.
59. Telles, S.,Sharma, SK.,, Yadav, A., Singh, N., and Balkrishna, A. (2014). Immediate changes in muscle strength and motor speed following yoga breathing. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology,58(1):22-29.
60. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Sharma, SK., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Body fat, cholesterol, triglycerides, and adipokines as predictors of waist circumference in overweight and obese adults. Medical Science Monitor, 19:571-578.
61. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Bhardwaj, A. K.,Sharma, SK., and Singh, N. (2013). Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar: An Ayurveda center which includes treatment, research and education, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 4(2):120-122.
62. Telles, S., Yadav, A., Kumar, N., Sharma, SK., Naveen, K. V., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Blood pressure and Purdue pegboard scores in hypertensives after alternate nostril breathing, breath awareness, and no intervention. Medical Science Monitor, 19(1):61-66.
63. Telles, S.,Gaur, V., Sharma, SK., and Balkrishna, A. (2011). Attitude of conventional and CAM physicians towards CAM in India. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(11):1069-73.

Chapters in books

1. Sharma S. K., Pal, S., & Telles, S. (2020). Yoga and Weight Management: A Narrative Review. Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications, 283-303.
2. Telles S., Sharma S. K., & Balkrishna A. Ayurveda for healthy aging and health-related conditions. In: Helen Lavretsky, Martha Sajatovic, and Charles F Reynolds III (eds) Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Interventions in Mental Health and Aging. New York: Oxford University Press.
3. Telles S., & Sharma S. K. Management of Obesity with Yoga: A Review. In: Shirley Telles and Nilkamal Singh. Research Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga.

Awards

• Received Sushila Thakker Prakruti Mandir Prize for best research investigation in the field of Yoga & Natural Medicine for 2016.

Invited presentations:

• Presented on the topic “History and evolution of Patanjali Yoga; its application in Mental Health” in the “Yoga and Neurosciences: Traditions and Research Approaches (YANTRA)” at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 2021.
• Presented on the topic “Yoga research facilities at Patanjali Research Foundation” in the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology Tanakpur, on June 2020.
• Presented in the Symposium on Yoga Research, IIT Mumbai, June 2019.
• Presented in the 8^th Euro-India International Conference on Holistic Medicine (ICHM-2018), 7-9 September 2018, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
• Presented in the 2nd Wellness India 2018 Expo and Krishi India 2018 Expo at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 20-22 August, 2018
• Presented in the the 37th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists on ‘Current Advances in Integrated Biomedicine for Healthcare’ held at Shobhit University Meerut during 3-6 November 2016.

Ankur Kumar
Scientist-D

Ankur Kumar completed his post graduation in Human Conciousness and Yogic Science (2007-2009) from Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. He joined the Department of Yoga Research, Patanjali Research Foundation, in April 2017 as a scientist D. He has published 9 research papers in Pubmed indexed journals. He has worked as a yoga teacher in a project entitled “Effect of yoga on Physical, Cognitive and Emotional Development in children” funded by CCRYN, Ministry of health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. He has presented his research in 6 national and international conferences.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Muscle strength and body composition in obese adults following nine months of yoga or nutrition advice: A comparative controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 39, 311-318.
2. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Patel, K. D., Bouderlique, E., Nicolai, V., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Heartfulness Cleaning and Meditation: Short-Term Effects on Attention and Affect.Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(4), 20–25.
3. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Breath Phase Durations, Affect and Attention: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Trial. International Journal of Yoga, 16(2): 143-7.
4. Kumar, A., Kala, N., & Telles, S. (2022). Cerebrovascular dynamics associated with yoga breathing and breath awareness. International Journal of Yoga, 15 (1), 19-24.
5. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Kumar, A., Pal, D. K., Tyagi, D., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Mental Wellbeing, Quality of Life, and Perception of Chronic Illness in Yoga-Experienced Compared with Yoga-Naïve Patients. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 25, 153–163.
6. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A., Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Ayurvedic doshas as predictors of sleep quality. Medical Science Monitor, 21:1421-1427.
7. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A., Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Intensity and duration of yoga practice predict anxiety and depression scores associated with chronic illness. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 5(4):260-265.
8. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Prabhu, G., Kumar, A., and Kumar, P. (2015). Silence in a spiritual master increase vagal tone during two mediatative states: A single case study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 59(1): 121-122.
9. Telles, S., Singh, N., Bhardwaj, A. K., Kumar, A., and Balkrishna, A. (2013). Effect of yoga or physical exercise on physical, cognitive and emotional measures in children: a randomized controlled trial. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 7(1):37.

Published abstracts in conference proceedings

1.  ‘Quality of life between yoga experienced and yoga naïve persons with chronic illnesses: A comparative study’ presented at International Conference on Yoga for health and therapy at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during March 29-31, 2019.
2.  ‘Acorrelation between hospital anxiety and depression and duration of yoga practice’ presented at 2^nd International Conference on Yoga for Health and Social Transformation at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during Jan 03-05, 2013.
3.  ‘Effect of yoga on self-esteem in school children’ presented at 1^st International Conference on Yoga for Health and Social Transformation at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during Jan 03-05, 2011.

Poster presentations

1. Participated in Poster Presentation in 8^th International Conference of Yoga & Education: Principels and Practice, 2015.
2. Participated in Poster Presentation in 59^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, 2013.
3. Participated in Poster Presentation in 58^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, 2012
4. Participated in Poster Presentation in 58^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, 2012
5. Participated in Poster Presentation in International Conference on Yoga, Naturopathy and Arogya Expo-2012
6. Participated in Poster Presentation in 57^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, 2011.

Articles Published in Magazine

1. Telles, S., & Kumar, A., (2015). Yoga practices for visual strain. Yog Sandesh, June, 2015.

Workshop Attended

1. Attended two days workshop on “Generating positivity: a scientific approach” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during September 29-30, 2018.
2. Attended seven days workshop on “Advance research methods for post graduates in complementary and alternative medicine” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during April 25-May 1, 2018.
3. Attended two days workshop on “Research on yoga : Methods and Measurements” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during September 2-3, 2017.
4. Attended two days workshop on “Yoga as  medicine” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during March 29-31, 2017.
5. Attended one day workshop on “The science of pranayama: A presentation based on scientific evidence” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar,  December 4, 2016.
6. Attended one day workshop on “Management of obesity through yoga” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, April 15, 2016.
7. Attended two days workshop on “Yoga for Better Attention, Memory and Associated Functions” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during February 21-22, 2015.
8. Attended two days workshop on “The Scientific Basis of Yoga For Weight Management” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during October 11-12, 2014.
9. Attended two days workshop on “Recent Advances in Yoga and Stress” at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during February 1-2, 2014.
10. Attended two days National Seminar & Workshop on “Teaching Methods in Yoga” at Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar during March 12-13, 2011.

Babita Vishwakarma
Assistant Scientist

Babita Vishwakarma has completed her post graduation in yoga science from the University of Patanjali, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India in 2012. She joined the Patanjali Research Foundation in May, 2016 as an assistant scientist. At present, she is working on two institutional funded projects – 1. “Nationwide obesity management program through yoga” and, 2. “Effects of alternate nostril yoga breathing on a performance task”.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Telles, S., Vishwakarma, B., & Sharma, S. K. (2024). Association between Cognitive Flexibility, Flourishing and Physical Health in Patients with Chronic Diseases. Indian Journal of PositivePsychology, 15(2), 227-230
2. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Vishwakarma, B., Prasoon, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Factors contributing to eudemonic wellbeing in scholars of Samkhya philosophy and yoga in India, Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 35–40.
3. Vishwakarma, B., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga 17(1): 15–18.
4. Telles,S., Vishwakarma, B., Gupta, R. K. & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Changes in shape and size discrimination and state anxiety after alternate nostril yoga breathing and breath awareness. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research.
5. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Gandharva, K., Vishwakarma, B., Kala, N., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Immediate Effect of a Yoga Breathing Practice on Attention and Anxiety in Pre-Teen Children. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 6(7), 84.
6. Telles, S., Kala, N., Gupta, R. K., Verma, S., Vishwakarma, B., Agnihotri, S., Gandharva, K. & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Effect of yoga on vigilance, self rated sleep and state anxiety in Border Security Force personnel in India. Work, 63(2), 243-251.

Conference Publications

1. Presented a paper entitled “ Effect of yoga on heart rate variability in patient” at 6th International & 8^th Indian psychological science congress on sustainable peace & well bring: Integration Across generations held at Punjab university, Chandigarh, India” (October, 2019).
2. Presented a paper entitled “ Effect of high frequency yoga breathing on state anxiety and attention “at International conference on yoga for health and therapy” held at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India  (March, 2019).
3. Presented a paper entitled “ A corelational study on attention and state anxiety of university students “at 5th International & 7^th Indian psychological science congress on peace & well bring: Manifestation across age and culture held at Punjab university, Chandigarh, India” (October, 2018).
4. Presented a paper entitled “ Immediate Effect of Anuloma–Viloma Pranayama on State Anxiety and Visual Perception “at 62^th Annual conference of physiologist and pharmacologist of India” held at AIIMS Patna, Bihar (October, 2016).

Kumar Gandharva
Scientist

Kumar Gandharva completed his Ph.D. in yoga science from the University of Patanjali. At present he is working as a Scientist at Patanjali Research Foundation. He has worked as a Junior Research Fellow in a project entitled “Research based yoga modules for military personnel to adapt to special environments” funded by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS). He has published 16 yoga research papers in indexed journals (i.e. Scopus/Pubmed/PsycInfo etc.). He was awarded Sushila Thakker Prakruti Mandir Prize for best research investigation in the field of Yoga & Natural Medicine for 2020 in APPI-conference. His main area of research is yoga and psychophysiology.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Balkrishna, A., & Telles, S., (2025). A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial to Determine the Effects of Three Nostril Regulated Breathing Practices on Attention and Mood. Complementary Medicine Research, (In press).
2. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Gupta, A. & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Breath characteristics of volitional yoga breathing including breath awareness. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 34. Article 18. https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-24-00020
3. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2024). Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages among yoga practitioners in India: a convenience sampling exploratory survey. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 7-8.
4. Telles, S., Pal, D.K., Gandharva, K., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., Yadav, N., Pandya, , Barnwal, S.L., Tyagi, S.K., & Kumar, K. Motivators, preferences and aspirations of university students about studying yoga: a survey from India. (2023). International Journal of Yoga, 16(3): 210-218.
5. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Kumar, A., & Balkrishna, A. (2023). Breath Phase Durations, Affect and Attention: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Trial. International Journal of Yoga, 16(2): 143-7.
6. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Use of Yoga in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Patient Based Survey. Advances in mind-body medicine, 37(2), 4.
7. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., & Prasoon, K. (2023). Yoga Practice and Choices of Foods, Physical Activity and Leisure: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, 16(1):20-26.
8. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Performance in the Trail making Test following High Frequency Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga. 16(2): 73–79.
9. Chetry, D., Telles, S., Mahadevan, J., Prasoon, K., Gandharva, K., Agrawal, M., & Balkrishna, A. (2022). A Comparison of Practice Guidelines for Yoga Breathing from the Traditional Texts and PubMed-Indexed Research. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 32(2022).
10. Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Aggithaya, M. G., Narahari, S. R., Valliyodan, S., & Telles, S. A. (2022). An integrative treatment for lymphedema: a single group study evaluating benefits and exploring mechanisms. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacolog, 66 (2), 153-54
11. Sharma, S. K., Telles, S., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2021). Yoga instructors’ reported benefits and disadvantages associated with functioning online: A convenience sampling survey. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 46, 101509
12. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Gupta, R. K., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Body Temperature in Practitioners of a Yoga Breathing Technique Considered to be Heat Generating. International Journal of Yoga. 13(2), 168-172.
13. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2020). Body Temperature and Energy Expenditure During and After Yoga Breathing Practices Traditionally Described as Cooling. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 26, e920107.
14. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., Pal, D. K., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). The Impact of Yoga on Teachers’ Self-Rated Emotions. BMC Research Notes, 12(1), 680.
15. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Gandharva, K., Vishwakarma, B., Kala, N., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Immediate Effect of a Yoga Breathing Practice on Attention and Anxiety in Pre-Teen Children. Children (Basel, Switzerland), 6(7), 84.
16. Telles, S., Kala, N., Gupta, R. K., Verma, S., Vishwakarma, B., Agnihotri, S., Gandharva, K. & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Effect of yoga on vigilance, self rated sleep and state anxiety in Border Security Force personnel in India. Work, 63(2):243-251.

 Contribution in a Book

1. Acknowledged in a book entitled ‘Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications. Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: IGI Global. Book. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3254-6. (2021).

Published abstracts in conference proceedings

1. Gandharva, K., Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Body temperature and energy expenditure during and after yoga breathing practices traditionally described as cooling. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology,
2. Telles, S., Gandharva, K., Kala, N., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). To compare the efficacy of high frequency yoga breathing (kapalabhati pranayama) on attention at 1 HZ. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 28.
3. Singh A., Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., Pal, D. K, & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Measures of central VS peripheral obesity following 12 Weeks of yoga and nutritional advice. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology,
4. Gupta, R. K., Gandharva, K., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2018). Effect of high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness on performance in the trail making test. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 62(5), 182.
5. Gandharva, K., Gupta, R. K., Telles, S., & Balkrishna, A. (2016). A correlation between percentage change in body mass index and quality of life in obese persons after a week of yoga practice. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 60(5supplement), 100.

Oral and Poster presentations

1. Participated in oral Presentation in 65^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, Gauhati Medical College, Assam, 2019.
2. Participated in Poster Presentation in Conference on Yoga for Health and Therapy Organized by Patanjali Research Foundation (A division of patanjali yogpeeth),      Haridwar, India, March 2019.
3. Participated in Poster Presentation in 62^nd Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, AIIMS, Patna, 2016.

Awards:

1. Received Sushila Thakker Prakruti Mandir Prize for best research investigation in the field of Yoga & Natural Medicine for 2020.
2. Received first prize in a quiz competition in “International Yoga Festival- 2017” organised by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) and Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi during March 8-10, 2017.

Conference / Seminar/ Workshop/ attended: 

1. Seven days high end workshop on “Regression Modelling for Health Research Using IBM SPSS Statistics” under Accelerate Vigyan Scheme organized by ‘Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Rishikesh’ and ‘Science and Engineering Research Board, India’ in 2021.
2. Participated in a seminar “National Seminar on Emerging trends of research in Yoga and Naturopathy” organized by CCRYN, New Delhi during September 16-18, 2016.
3. Participated in a National seminar on “World Peace and Harmony through Yoga” organized by Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar and Patanjali Yogdham Trust, Haridwar during April 02-03, 2016.
4. Participated in 1^st National seminar on “Yogic Management of Lifestyle Disorders” organized by Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar during March 30-31, 2015.
5. Attended a workshop organized by ‘Acupressure Shodh, Prashikshan Evam Upchar Sansthan’ held at University of Patanjali, Haridwar during April 29-May 4^th, 2016.
6. Attended a workshop on ‘Yoga Vidya Basic Pranic Healing’ held at the University of Patanjali, Haridwar during April 24-28, 2016.
7. Attended 3^rd National Workshop on ‘Yoga and Alternative Therapies’ organised by Department of Human consciousness and Yogic Science, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, during Haridwar April 25-30, 2016.
8. Attended 2^nd National Workshop on ‘Yoga and Alternative Therapies’ organised by Department of Human consciousness and Yogic Science, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, during Haridwar March 09-15, 2015.
9. Attended two days’ workshop on ‘Yoga for Better Attention, Memory and Associated Functions’ organised by Patanjali Research Foundation and University of Patanjali, during Haridwar February 21-22, 2015.
10. Attended ten days’ workshop on “Samskrita Communication” organised by University of Patanjali, Haridwar during October 30-Nov 8, 2014.

Conference/workshop organized:

1. Member of organizing committee of 3^rd International Conference on ‘Yoga for health and therapy’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during March 29-31, 2019.
2. Organized two-day workshop on ‘Generating Positivity: A Scientific Approach’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during September 29-30, 2018.
3. Organized seven-day workshop on ‘Advance Research Methods for Post Graduates in Complementary and Alternative Medicine’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during April 25-May 1, 2018.
4. Organized two-day workshop on ‘Research on yoga: Methods and Measurements’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during September 2-3, 2017.
5. Organized “Uttar Pradesh Yoga Festival 2017” Patanjali Research Foundation & Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Topic on “Yoga as a medicine”, March 29-31, 2017 Lucknow.
6. Organized two-day workshop on ‘The Science of Pranayama: A Presentation Based on Scientific Evidence’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during December 4, 2016.

Deepak Kumar Pal
Assistant Scientist

Deepak Kumar Pal completed his master in Neuroscience from Jiwaji University Gwalior (M.P), India in 2008. He joined Patanjali Research Foundation, in February 2016 as an Assistant Scientist. At present, he is working on two institutional funded projects: (i) Relationship between anxiety, depression and symptoms of diseases in a patient’s population, and (ii) Effect of Anulom vilom pranayama (ANYB) on attention and arousal of aged population. He has registered for Ph.D in yogic science at University of Patanjali.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Telles, S., Pal, D.K., Gandharva, K., Sharma S. K., Balkrishna, A., Yadav, N., Pandya, , Barnwal, S.L., Tyagi, S.K., & Kumar, K. (2023). Motivators, preferences and aspirations of university students about studying yoga: a survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, 16(3): 210-218.
2. Kumar, S., Anand, A., Nagarathna, R., Kaur, N., Sivapuram, M. S., Pannu, … Nagendra, H. R. (2020). Prevalence of prediabetes, and diabetes in Chandigarh and Panchkula region based on glycated haemoglobin and Indian diabetes risk score. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 00,
3. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K., Pal, D. K., Gandharva, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). The impact of yoga on teachers self-rated emotions. BMC Research notes, 12, 680.
4. Telles, S., Gupta, R. K., Kumar, A., Pal, D. K., Tyagi, D., & Balkrishna, A. (2019). Mental well-being, quality of life and perception of chronic illness in yoga experience compared with yoga-naïve patients. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 25, 153-163.
5. Anand, A., Banik, A., Minhas, G., Bammidi, S., Thakur, K., Sharma, K., … Mehra, P. (2019). Creating a role model for “Academicians” Social Responsibility (ASR) synergizing with Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan: A campus hygiene initiative by PGIMER, Chandigarh. Annals of Neurosciences, 26, 75–81.
6. Goyal, A. K., Bhadada, S., Malik, N., Anand, A., Kumar, R., Bammidi, S., … Nagendra, H. R. (2019). Guinness world record attempt as a method to pivot the role of Yoga in Diabetes management. Annals of Neurosciences, 26, 21–24.
7. Telles, S.,Pal, D, Kala, N., Sharma, S. K., Gupta, R. K. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). A Brief Overview of Yoga for Respiratory Disorders. Ec Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 7, 8.
8. Telles, S.,Gupta, R K, Bhardwaj, A. K., Singh, N., Mishra, P., Pal, D. & Balkrishna, A. (2018). Increased Mental Wellbeing and Reduced State Anxiety Following a Residential Yoga Program in Teachers. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 24,105-112.
9. Anand A, & Pal, D. K. (2018). Mapping and Characterization of Integrated Health Care Policy in India: A Recipe of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Annals of Neuroscience, 25, 46-47.
10. Pal, D. K., Bhalla, A., Bammidi, S., Telles, S., Kohli, A., Anand, A., et al. (2017). Can Yoga-Based Diabetes Management Studies Facilitate Integrative Medicine in India? Current Status and Future Directions. Integrated Medicine International, 4, 125–141.
11. Bisht, A., Anand, S.,Bhadula,S., & Pal, D. K. (2013): Fish seed production and hatchery management: A Review. New York Science Journal, 6, 42-48.
12. Bisht, A., Bhadula, S., Anand, S. & Pal, D. K. (2013): Optimizing Parameters For Fish Development Using An Integrated Duck Cum Fish Farming Model: A Case Study. Journal of Environmental & Biological Sciences, 27, 119-123.
13. Bisht, A., Anand, S.,Bhadula, S., & Pal, D. K. (2013): Study on Effect of Water Pollution on Growth of Indian Major Carps. Journal of Environmental & Biological Sciences, 27, 97-100.

Contribution in a Book:

1. Acknowledged in a book entitled ‘Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications. Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: IGI Global. Book. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3254-6. (2021).

Presentation:

1. International Conference on Yoga for Health and Therapy, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India, 2019. (Poster Presentation).

Awards :

1. Studentship in Sc. Neuroscience from Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. [July 2006 -June 2008.]
2. Stipend in BCIL Industrial Training Program from Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. [Nov 2009 – April 2010.]

Conference / Seminar/ Workshop/ attended:

1. Participated in conference on yoga for health and therapy at Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar, India, 2019.
2. Participated in conference on emerging trends in neuroscience at NBRC, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, 2017.
3. Participated in conference on yoga at capital complex, Chandigarh, India, 2016.
4. Participated in symposium on neurobiology at School of Studies in Neuroscience at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India, 2008.
5. Participated in international updates on basic and clinical neurosciences advances & 25^th annual conference of IAN at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P) India, 2007.
6. Participated in international updates on basic and clinical neurosciences advances & 24^th annual conference of IAN at ITRC Lucknow (U.P), India, 2006.

Conference/workshop organized:

1. Member of organizing committee of 3^rd International Conference on ‘Yoga for health and therapy’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during March 29-31, 2019.
2. Organized two-day workshop on ‘Generating Positivity: A Scientific Approach’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during September 29-30, 2018.
3. Organized seven-day workshop on ‘Advance Research Methods for Post Graduates in Complementary and Alternative Medicine’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during April 25-May 1, 2018.
4. Organized two-day workshop on ‘Research on yoga: Methods and Measurements’ at Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar during September 2-3, 2017

Prabhat Kumar Mishra
Office Assistant

Prabhat Kumar Mishra completed his graduation 1994 -1996 from Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Faizabad, India. He is working in Patanjali Research Foundation since 2008 as an office assistant.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. The author for correspondence is underlined.

1. Telles, S., Gupta., R.K., Bhardwaj,A.K.,Singh, N., Mishra, P., Pal, D.K., and Balkrishna, A. (2018). Increased Mental Well-being and Reduced State Anxiety in Teachers After Participation in a Residential Yoga Program.Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 24: 105–112.
2. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A.,Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Ayurvedic doshas as predictors of sleep quality. Medical Science Monitor, 21:1421-1427.
3. Telles, S., Pathak, S., Kumar, A.,Mishra, P., and Balkrishna, A. (2015). Intensity and duration of yoga practice predict anxiety and depression scores associated with chronic illness. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research,5(4):260-265.

Conference

1. Conference on Yoga for health and therapy at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during March29-31, 2019.
2. 2^ndInternational Conference on Yoga for Health and Social Transformation at Patanjali     Yogpeeth, Haridwar during Jan 03-05, 2013.
3. 1^st International Conference on Yoga for Health and Social Transformation at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar during Jan 03-05, 2011.

Poster presentations

1. Effect of yoga and walking program on self rated body image in obese persons’ presented at 58^th Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, 2012

Neerja Katare
Assistant Scientist

Neerja Katare has completed her Post-graduation in yoga science from the University of Patanjali, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India in 2018. She joined the Patanjali Research Foundation in February, 2020 as an Assistant Scientist. She is a registered Ph.D. scholar and a senior research fellow in yoga science at University of Patanjali. She qualified University Grants Commission’s National Eligibility Test- Junior Research Fellowship (UGC NET-JRF) in yoga science. At present she is working on a project entitled “effect of yoga breathing techniques on autonomic and respiratory variables in patients with chronic pain”. She has published two research paper.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. Relevant author is in bold and corresponding author is underlined.

1. Telles, S., Katare, N., Sharma, S. K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Heart rate variability in patients with chronic pain practicing regulated breathing with longer exhalation relative to inhalation: a randomized controlled trial. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback 10.1007/s10484-024-09660-3.
2. Katare, N., Sharma S. K., & Telles, S. (2023). Perception of illness and life satisfaction following a week of yoga therapy in patients with chronic diseases. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 09–12

Prasoon Bisht
Assistant Scientist

Prasoon Bisht completed her post-graduation in yoga science from Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Uttarakhand, India in 2019. She joined Patanjali Research Foundation in January 2020 as an Assistant Scientist. At present, she is working on a research project entitled “Effects of metronome guided breathing vs volitionally regulated yoga breathing on autonomic and respiratory variables.”. She has published five research papers. She is a registered PhD scholar and a senior research fellow in yoga science at University of Patanjali.

Detailed bio-sketch

All publications in journals are indexed in international bibliographic databases, e.g., PubMed, PsycLit. The author for correspondence is underlined.

1. Prasoon, K., Sharma, S. K. & Telles, S.(2024). Association between cognitive flexibility and flourishing in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and healthy individuals. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Vol 13, No: 2, July-Dec 2024, ISSN: (2278-5159) pp: 119-127.
2. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Vishwakarma, B., Prasoon, K., & Balkrishna, A. (2024). Factors contributing to eudemonic wellbeing in scholars of Samkhya philosophy and yoga in India, Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine & Yoga, 17(1): 35–40.
3. Prasoon, K., Sharma, S. K., & Telles, S. Breath Characteristics in Four Volitional Yoga Breathing Practices. (2023). Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 67, 234-6.
4. Telles, S., Sharma, S. K., Gandharva, K., & Prasoon, K. (2023). Yoga Practice and Choices of Foods, Physical Activity and Leisure: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. International Journal of Yoga, 16(1):20-26.
5. Chetry, D., Telles, S., Mahadevan, J., Prasoon, K., Gandharva, K., Agrawal, M., & Balkrishna, A. (2022). A Comparison of Practice Guidelines for Yoga Breathing from the Traditional Texts and PubMed-Indexed Research. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 32(2022).