Influence of Yogic Breathwork on Sleep

The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of a regular yogic breathing practice on sleep, and to find out primarily if a regular practice of 8-week yogic breathing would enhance sleep quality as well as if it would improve participant's quality of life, and reduce existing stress. Study participants will be randomized into two arms for different breathing practices.

Inclusion Criteria:18-65 years of age, able to provide their consent to be in the study, available and able to participate in study activities, who can lie in supine, who have little to no prior/current regular practice of breath awareness and training, compatible devices for physiological data trackers.Exclusion Criteria:Inability to provide informed consent, history of neurological disorders, craniospinal disorders, spinal injury, diagnosed/treated sleep disorders such as sleep apnea with the use of CPAP, allergic or respiratory disorders, major or uncontrolled psychiatric illness or trauma or major depression, lung and heart problems, any condition requiring the use of medication that acts on the brain like stimulants/sedatives, current substance abuse issues, pregnancy or nursing.