| Practicing yogic breathing may have an effect on an individuals cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamicsthe movement, flow, and circulation of the CSFand on the health of the central nervous system, according to a new study published in the journalScientific Reports.This study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, was the first to analyze the impact of deep breathing on CSF dynamics. CSF is a type of fluid compartment around the brain and spinal cord that serves as a cushion for these organs. CSF distributes nutrients and hormones, and along with interstitial fluid (ISF, the fluid found in the spaces around cells), helps the central nervous system to remove metabolic waste from its environment. | 
