PHRI recently presented research at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, held October 15–18, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The study was delivered as an oral presentation in the Gastrointestinal & Microbiome Medicine session and was titled “Rapid shift of gut microbiome and enrichment of beneficial microbes during arhatic yoga meditation retreat in a single-arm pilot study.”
Findings from the pilot study showed rapid changes in gut microbiome composition during an intensive Arhatic Yoga Meditation retreat, including enrichment of beneficial microbes—highlighting a potential link between meditative practices and gastrointestinal health.
🔗 View the infographic and read the full study: https://pranichealingresearch.com/index.php/2025/03/11/groundbreaking-study-how-arhatic-yoga-impacts-microbiomes-heart-health/
PHRI’s participation in this international congress reflects its continued commitment to advancing evidence-based research at the intersection of traditional practices, integrative medicine, and biomedical science.