CODE Research
Welcome to the CODE (Centre for Open and Distance Education) Yoga Research Section of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA).
S-VYASA has been a pioneer in Yoga research. This section presents our research publications, including indexed and non-indexed papers on Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, and related techniques, as well as dissertations by CODE students.
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Publication List
S. No | Authors | Title of Paper | Journal Title | Year |
1 | Lakvinder, Mangesh Pandey, Natesh Babu, Rithika Keshav | Effect of yogic regimen on the lung capacity of defence personnel deployed at high altitude area | Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine | 2025 |
2 | Mili Baruah, Poovamma CU, Prasad Narayanan, Harish, Rithika Keshav, Natesh Babu, Mangesh Pandey | Yoga-Nidra as a Complementary Therapy for Reducing Psychological Distress and Enhancing Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Complimentary Therapies in Medicine | 2025 |
3 | Mansee K. Thakur, Pooja S. Singh, Veronique Nicolai, Mitesh Thakker, Mangesh Pandey, Vidhya S. Vijayan | Efficacy of an Integrated Heartfulness Meditation and Yoga Protocol in Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study | Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health | 2025 |
4 | Sangeetha Kuppan, Atmakur Snigdha, Mangesh Pandey, Natesh Babu | Effects of Pranic Energization Technique vs. Mindful Stretching on Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Depression: A Pilot Study | Indian Journal of Palliative Care | 2025 |
5 | Bandana Padhyay, Karuna Nagarajan | Effectiveness of Indian Raaga-Based Music Therapy (IRMT) Model for Hypertension Management in Working Professionals: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Sangeet Galaxy | 2025 |
6 | Sukesh Paranthatta, Titty George, H. M. Vinaya, P. S. Swathi, Mangesh Pandey, Balaram Pradhan, Natesh Babu, Apar Avinash Saoji | Effect of cyclic meditation on anxiety and sleep quality in sailors on merchant ships—A quasi-experimental study | Frontiers in Public Health | 2025 |
7 | Sari A. Lähteinen, Mangesh Pandey, Natesh Babu, Rithika Keshav | Relevance of yoga practices concerning the psychological well-being in Finnish adults: A cross-sectional study | Journal of Body Work & Movement Therapy | 2025 |
8 | Gayatri Varma, Karuna Nagarajan | Development of Indian Music Therapy Module for Pitta Imbalance and Feasibility check for Amlapitta (GERD) | Swar Sindhu | 2024 |
9 | Vasanthy Murthy, Mangesh Pandey, Karuna Nagarajan, Natesh Babu | Effects of Integrated Yoga on Maximum Phonation and Pitch in a Music Teacher: A Single-Case Study | Swar Sindhu | 2024 |
10 | Jasmine Gajare, Mangesh Pandey, Karuna Nagarajan, Satyapriya Maharana | The Mental Health Challenges of Performing Artists and the Role of Yoga in Enhancing Coping Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study | Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing | 2024 |
11 | Baiju K.A., Mangesh Pandey, Satyapriya Maharana | Yoga can Inhibit Uterine Fibroid Growth and Improve Health-Related Quality of Life | Advanced Nursing & Patient Care | 2024 |
12 | Nlbohal Singh, Balram Pradhan, Mangesh Pandey, Niranjan Parajuli | Influence of Yoga-based program on health satisfaction in the Mongoloid patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Yoga Mimamsa | 2021 |
13 | Saranga Biman, Satyapriya Maharana, Kashinath G Metri, R Nagaratna | Effects of yoga on stress, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and the quality of life among employees of diamond industry: A new approach in employee wellness | Work | 2021 |
14 | Karpakam Ullas, Satyapriya Maharana, Kashinath G Metri, Ashish Gupta, HR Nagendra | Impact of Yoga on Mental Health and Sleep Quality Among Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disability | Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine | 2021 |
15 | L Leigh Leibel, Kashinath G Metri, Rajendra Prasad, J Gregory Mears | The effect of sukshma vyayama joint loosening yoga on aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia (AI) in breast cancer patients: A feasibility study | Journal of Clinical Oncology | 2019 |
16 | Sailaxmi Gandhi, Vinaya Kumar Palled, Maya Sahu, Aarti Jagannathan, Meeka Khanna, Amrutha Jose | Effectiveness of caregivers’ Yoga module on psychological distress and mental well-being among caregivers of patients admitted to neurological rehabilitation | Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice | 2019 |
17 | Asha Kuloor, Sony Kumari, Kashinath Metri | Impact of yoga on psychopathologies and quality of life in persons with HIV: a randomized controlled study | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies | 2019 |
18 | Kirti J Chhugani, Kashinath Metri, Natesh Babu, H Nagendra | Effects of integrated yoga intervention on psychopathologies and sleep quality among professional caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease: a controlled pilot study | Advances in Mind-Body Medicine | 2018 |
19 | Manas Rao, Kashinath G Metri, Nagaratna Raghuram, Nagendra R Hongasandra | Effects of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (Yogic Relaxation) on Psychological States, Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Functions in Female Teachers: A Randomized, Controlled Trial | Advances in Mind-Body Medicine | 2017 |
20 | Noopur Kakde, Kashinath G Metri, Shivarama Varambally, Raghuram Nagaratna, HR Nagendra | Development and validation of a yoga module for Parkinson disease | Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine | 2017 |
21 | Ravishankar Tejvani, Kashinath G Metri, Jyotsna Agrawal, HR Nagendra | Effect of Yoga on anxiety, depression and self-esteem in orphanage residents: A pilot study | AYU (An international quarterly journal of research in Ayurveda) | 2016 |
22 | Savitri Nilakanthan, Kashinath Metri, Nagaratna Raghuram, Nagendra Hongasandra | Effect of 6 months intense Yoga practice on lipid profile, thyroxine medication and serum TSH level in women suffering from hypothyroidism: A pilot study | Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine | 2016 |
23 | BN Hema, GM Kashinath, HR Nagendra | Effect of a ten-day yoga-based vacation program on short-term and working memory in schoolchildren | Ayurveda Journal of Health | 2015 |
Year | Number of Papers |
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 4 |
2021 | 3 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
2016 | 2 |
2015 | 1 |