The ripple effects of

pranayama

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The purpose of the researchTo explore the ripple effects of pranayama

Who are we?
A research team from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal and Swansea University, UK

The study is being conducted by Fern Beauchamp (PhD researcher) and supervised by Iolanda Costa Galinha and Andrew Kemp

Participation

Involves
Participating in a small workshop-style focus group session to reflect on and map any changes or effects noticed from practicing pranayama. Sessions are conversational and interactive.

Time
1.5-2 hours

Participation
Voluntary and free

Where
Online (Microsoft Teams)

When
Various dates in May 2026

Eligibility criteria

You are eligible to take part if you:
- are aged 18+
- are able to comfortably understand and speak English (session hosted in English)
- practise pranayama regularly (multiple times per week)
- have at least 12 months’ experience
- have practised within the past 3 months
This includes individuals who also teach pranayama.

Want to take part?

Register your interest

Questions?
Please email Fern (lead researcher)
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[email protected]