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An agent-based simulation of the impact of yogic breathing adoption

Stress can impose negative impact on the health and well-being of a person. People who do not have tools to manage their stress are more likely to acquire cardiovascular disease (CVD) - the leading cause of death in the USA. For affected individuals, it not only implies health risks but also increased medical expenditures which can lead to financial issues - the top stressor in the USA. Research studies reveal that yoga reduces the stress perceived and modulates stress response systems. In this study, an agent-based model was developed to simulate the impact of adopting a yogic breathing technique, particularly on managing stress, preventing CVD and reducing the associated medical expenses. The simulation results show that people who practice SKY have generally lower and normal SBP, BMI and stress levels while those who don't, have generally higher levels and fall into the high-risk category.