Can a Lion's breath or a humming bee breath improve your sleep?

NCT ID NCT07729267

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Mohtishim Ahmed Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two yogic breathing techniques—Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)—to see if they can improve sleep and quality of life in healthy, working adults. Participants practice one of the two techniques daily for one month. Sleep quality is measured with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and quality of life with the SF-36 questionnaire.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: two yogic breathing techniques: Simha Pranayama (Lion's Breath) and Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breath)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep and daily well-being for healthy adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 participants, and the results may not apply to everyone. The techniques require correct practice, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

QUALITY OF LIFE SLEEP

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lahore city

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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