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Newswise, 2009, Research Review Finds Yoga Beneficial in Reducing Hypertension

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Regents of the University of California, 2007, ‘MODULE SUPPLEMENT: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, Aging, the stress response, cortisol, and cognitive function’, AGRC Online Curriculum, University of California Academic Geriatric Resource Program.

Reiner, R. (2008). Integrating a Portable Biofeedback Device into Clinical Practice for Patients with Anxiety Disorders: Results of a Pilot Study. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback 33, 55–61

Reivich, K., & Shatte, A. (2002). The resilience factor: 7 keys to finding your inner strength and overcoming life’s hurdles. New York: Broadway Books.

Sandercock, G.R., Bromley, P.D., Brodie, D.A. (2005). Effects of exercise on heart rate variability: Inferences from meta analysis. Medical Science Sports Exercise, 37(3), 433-439.

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Steptoe, A., Wardle, J. (2005). Positive affect and biological function in everyday life. Neurobiology of Aging, 26, S108-S112.

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Takahashi, T., Murata, T., Hamad, T. Omoria, M. Koska, H, Kikuchi, M, Yoshida, H., Wada, Y. (2005). Changes in EEG and autonomic nervous system activity during meditation and their association with personality traits. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 55, 199-207.

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The Effects of Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Biofeedback on Heart Rate Variability and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Pilot Study. Applied Psychophysiological Biofeedback

Traustadóttir, Tinna, Bosch, Pamela R.  & Matt, Kathleen S, May 2005,

‘The HPA axis response to stress in women: effects of aging and fitness’,
Psychoneuroendocrinology, Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 392-402.

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Zucker, T., Samuelson, K., Muench, F., Greenberg, M. & Gevirtz, R. (2009)