Writing

Manunath, N.K. & Saoji, A.A. (2025). Breathing: The Master Regulator. Int J Yoga 18(2): 152-60. DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_225_25. [IF: 1.1]

Raghunanadan, V., Guptha, V.K., & Saoji, A.A. (2025) Integrating Adjunct Yoga Therapy into Hemodialysis Care: A Feasibility Pilot Study for Improving Psychological Well-being in End-stage Kidney Disease Patients. Int J Yoga 18(2):218-22. DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_50_25 [IF: 1.1]

Upadhyay, V., Saxena, V., Saoji, A.A., Pathania, M., & Goyal, B. Efficacy of 20 min yoga module for reducing burnout among healthcare workers: protocol of randomised control trial and results of pilot study: BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2025;11:e002637. DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002637 [IF: 3.2]

Manunath, N.K. & Saoji, A.A. (2025). Evolution of International Journal of Yoga. Int J Yoga 18(1): 1-2. DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_92_25. [IF: 1.1]

Vallazhath, A., Thimmappa, P.Y., Joshi, H.B., Hebbar, K.R., Nayak, A., Umakanth, S., Saoji, A.A., Manjunath, N.K., Hadapad, B.S., & Joshi, M.B. (2025) A comprehensive review on the implications of Yogic/Sattvic diet in reducing inflammation in type 2 diabetes. Nutr Diabetes 15(1):14. DOI: 10.1038/s41387-025-00371-0. [IF:5.2]

Verma, A., Saxena, V., Goyal, B., Saoji, A.A., & Saxena, Y. (2025) Efficacy of a 4-week yoga module on the sympatho-vagal balance among healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 11:e002448. DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002448 [IF: 3.2]

Divyaranjini, K. N., Maharana, S., & Saoji, A. A.* (2025). Yoga for postpartum weight retention and quality of life among singleton women: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Advances in Integrative Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2024.12.002 [IF: 1.3]

Thrisha, S., Avanthika, S., Swathi, P.S., Bhavana, M., Saoji, A.A. (2024) Effect of naturopathic treatment on teachers with varicose veins: A case series. CCRYN Indian Journal of Yoga & Naturopathy. 1 (1), 43-47. DOI: 10.4103/ijyn.ijyn_7_23

Raghunandan, V., & Saoji, A. A.* (2024). Modified Yoga Program for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis: Study Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Advances in Integrative Medicine.11(4)-285-90.   DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2024.08.013   [IF: 1.3]

Gupta, K., Sinha, G. R., Bhat, R., Saoji, A. A., & Manjunath, N. K. (2024). Multi-resolution assessment of heart rate variability signals during yogic and normal breathing using machine learning modules. Applied Soft Computing, 164, 112020. DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2024.112020 [IF: 6.6]

Saoji, A. A.*, Vijayakumar, V., Chattopadhyay, K., & Kozasa, E. H. (2024). Yoga to promote mental health in occupational health settings. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1460432. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1460432 [IF: 3.4]

Vinaya, H.M., Swathi, P.S., Pravalika, B., & Saoji, A.A.* (2024) Influence of Meditative Technique on Musculoskeletal Pain, Sleep Quality, Stress and State Anxiety on Geriatric Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: Open Science, Education and Practice. 2, 1-10 DOI:  10.1016/j.osep.2024.06.001

Paranthatta, S., George, T., Vinaya, HM., Swathi, PS., Pandey, M., Pradhan, B., Babu, N., & Saoji, A.A.* (2024) Effect of Cyclic Meditation on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Sailors on Merchant Ships-A Quasi-Experimental Study. Frontiers in Public Health. 12, 1363750. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1363750 [IF: 3.4]

Saoji, A.A.*, Swathi P.S., Bhat, R., Bansal, B., Mohanty, S. & Raj Lakshmi, R. (2024) Exploring the Effect of Trataka (A Yogic Cleansing Technique) and Cold Eye Pack on Eye Strain During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Three-Arm Trial. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 30 (4) 345-351. DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0175 [IF: 1.7]

Yadav, S.S., Saoji, A.A., Somanadhapai, S., Yadav, N.L., Upadhyay, J., Rishi, N.N. & Thapa, R. (2024) Effect of Yoga-based breathing practices on depression, anxiety, stress, and fear of COVID-19 positive hospitalized patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 15(2)100897. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2024.100897 [1.9]

Yamuna, U.; Pravalika, B.; Madle, K., Majumdar, V. & Saoji, A.A. (2024) Effect of Yoga in industrial workers with Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0691 [1.9]

Sathiyavathi, G.; Swathi, P S; Bhavana, M; Ritesh, C & Saoji, A A (2024) Effect of Yoga on Psychological and Emotion Regulation among Women Prisoners: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies.  12(1)17-23. DOI: 10.4103/jacs.jacs_147_23

Wen, X., Saoji, A. A.*, Metri, K., Mohanty, S., & Vijayakumar, V. (2023). Immediate effect of a meditation technique on blood glucose, state anxiety and relaxation in patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot randomized crossover study. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 20(3), 650-655. DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2020-0359. 

Malviya, S., Saoji, A. A., & Pravalika, B. (2023). Yoga nidra for mental health: A systematic review of current evidence. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 1-27. DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2023.2290249 

Pravalika, B., Yamuna, U., & Saoji, A. A.* (2023). Yoga for musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, perceived stress, and quality of sleep in industry workers: a randomized controlled trial. International archives of occupational and environmental health, 96(10), 1349-1360. DOI: 10.1007/s00420-023-02013-3 [IF:2.4]

Yamuna, U., Madle, K., Majumdar, V. & Saoji, A.A.* (2023) Designing and validation of yoga module for workers with Prolonged standing. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 14(5):100788. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100788 [IF: 1.9]

Upadhyay, J., Nandish, N.S., Shetty, S., Saoji A.A. & Yadav, S.S. (2023) Effects of Nadishodhana and Bhramari Pranayama on heart rate variability, auditory reaction time, and blood pressure: A randomized clinical trial in hypertensive patients. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 14(4):100774. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100774 [IF:1.9]

Pravalika, B., Yamuna, U. & Saoji, A.A.* (2022) Effect of Yoga on musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, perceived stress, and quality of sleep in industrial workers: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 9 (4) 224-229. DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2022.11.003 [IF:1.3]

Yamuna, U., Majumdar, V & Saoji, A.A.* (2022) Effect of Yoga on homocysteine level, symptomatology and quality of life in industrial workers with Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 9 (2) 119-25. DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2022.02.002 [IF:1.3]

Das, P., Sriloy Mohanty, & Saoji, A. A. (2022) Effect of three selected acupuncture points on sleep quality in elderly: A placebo-controlled RCT. Advances in Integrative Medicine 9 (2) 110-114. DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2022.02.001 [IF:1.3]

Upadhyay, V., Saoji, A.A., Verma, A. & Saxena, V. (2022) Development and validation of defined yoga module for burnout among healthcare workers. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 46: 101543. DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101543 [IF: 3.0]

Swathi, P.S., Saoji, A.A.*, & Raghavendra, B.R. (2022) Role of Trataka in ameliorating visual strain and promoting psychological wellbeing during prolonged use of digital displays: a randomized controlled trial. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation 71(2):327-333. DOI: 10.3233/WOR-210834 [IF: 1.5]

Swathi, P.S., Raghavendra, B.R., & Saoji, A.A*. (2021) Effect of Trataka (Yogic Visual Concentration) practice on the performance in the Corsi-block tapping task -A repeated measures study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12:773049. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.773049. [IF: 2.9]

Saoji, A.A.,* Das, P. & Devi, N.S. (2021) Yoga Therapy as an adjunct to conventional management of Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 12(4):705-709. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.06.013. [IF: 1.9]

Swathi, P.S., Raghavendra, B.R., & Saoji, A.A. (2021) Health and therapeutic benefits of Shatkarma: A narrative review of scientific studies. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 12(1): 206–212. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.11.008  [IF: 1.9]

Anusuya, U.S., Sriloy Mohanty, & Saoji, A.A.* (2021) Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT - a Yoga-Based Relaxation Technique) on Psychological Variables and Cognition in School Children: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 56: 102606. DOI:  10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102606. [IF:3.5]

Tiwari, S., Saoji, A. A.*, Madle, K., Sapkota, N., Shashikiran, & Shetty, P. (2020) Naturopathy and Yoga for improving quality of life in Pemphigus Vulgaris and managing co-morbid type 2 diabetes: A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 11 (2): 110-113. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.01.002. [IF:1.9]

Saoji, A. A.*, Raghavendra, B., & Manjunath, N. K. (2019). Effects of Yogic Breath Regulation: A Narrative Review of Scientific Evidence. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 10(1):50-58. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.008. [IF: 1.9]

Saoji, A.A.*, Raghavendra B. R., Madle K. & Manjunath. N.K. (2018). Additional practice of Yoga Breathing with Intermittent Breath Holding enhance psychological wellbeing in yoga practitioners: a randomized controlled trial. Explore, 14(5):379-384. DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2018.02.005. [IF: 2.2]

Saoji, A.A.*, Raghavendra B. R., & Manjunath. N.K. (2018). Immediate Effects of Yoga Breathing with Intermittent Breath Retention on the Autonomic and Cardiovascular Variables Amongst Healthy Volunteers. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 62 (1): 41-50. Article Link

Saoji, A.A.*, Raghavendra B. R., Rajesh. S. K., & Manjunath. N.K. (2018). Immediate Effects of Yoga Breathing with Intermittent Breath Holding on Response Inhibition Amongst Healthy Volunteers. International Journal of Yoga, 11(2), 99-104. DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_65_16. [IF:1.1]

Snehal, N., Vinchurkar, S., Saoji, A. A., & Mohanty, S. (2018). Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: A Pilot Study. Journal of Midlife Health, 9(1):8-13. DOI: 10.4103/jmh.JMH_76_17.

Gowda, S., Mohanty, S., Saoji, A.*, & Nagarathna, R. (2017). Integrated Yoga and Naturopathy module in management of Metabolic Syndrome: A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 8(1): 45–48. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2016.10.006. [IF: 1.9]

Saoji, A.*, Mohanty, S., & Vinchurkar, S. A. (2017). Effect of a single session of a yogic meditation technique on cognitive performance in medical students: A randomized crossover trial. Journal of Religion and Health, 56(1), 141-148. DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0195-x. [IF: 2.0]

Mohanty, S., & Saoji, A. A.* (2016). Comments on “Alternate Nostril Breathing at Different Rates and its Influence on Heart Rate Variability in Non-Practitioners of Yoga.” Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 10(7), CL01. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/20276.8145. [IF:0.2]

Saoji, A. A.* (2016). Yoga: A strategy to cope up stress and enhance wellbeing among medical students. North American Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(4), 200-2. DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.179962. 

Raghavendra, P., Shetty, P., Shetty, S., Manjunath, N. K., & Saoji, A. A.* (2016). Effect of high-frequency yoga breathing on pulmonary functions in patients with asthma. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 117(5), 550-551. DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2016.08.009. [IF: 4.7]