1. Introduction
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HYPERTENSION
Despite the growing research base examining the benefits and physiological mechanisms of slow-paced breathing (SPB), mindfulness (M), and their combination (as yogic breathing, SPB + M), no studies have directly compared these in a ”dismantling” framework. To address this gap, we conducted a fully remote three-armed feasibility study with wearable devices and video-based laboratory visits. Eighteen healthy participants (age 18–30 years, 12 female) were randomized to one of three 8-week interventions: slow-paced breathing (SPB, Slow-paced breathing (SPB), mindfulness (M), and their combination (SPB + M) in the form of yoga, yogic breathing, Tai Chi, Qigong, and other practices are increasingly being offered in clinical and wellness settings [While some individuals are attracted to mindfulness with its growing popularity, some individuals are reluctant due to any number of reasons ranging from a perceived stigma, known others who did not report any benefit, or a simple preference to engage in a more physically engaging practice. Individual preferences can greatly influence which intervention someone chooses and/or adheres to [Understanding the unique effects of SPB and M versus their combination also has implications for understanding their mechanisms of action [To address these clinical research gaps, we tested the feasibility of a three-arm intervention trial, involving a 20-min daily practice for 8 weeks with wearable devices for the measurements before and after the intervention. We chose to first focus on a healthy young adult population to then inform the translation to hypertension, insomnia, and other clinical groups. Telehealth and other technology-based approaches can improve accessibility to healthcare and decrease the burden associated with scheduling and travel, costs, long wait lists, or a lack of trained providers. Furthermore, given the increasing number of studies with remotely delivered mindfulness-based interventions [