RESEARCH & REFERENCES

Research That Inspired the Ritual

The research and ideas that helped inspire the Svanaya Evening Reset.

  1. Ward AF, Duke K, Gneezy A & Bos MW.
    Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One’s Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity.
    Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, 2017.
  2. Balban MY et al.
    Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal.
    Cell Reports Medicine, 2023.
  3. Scullin MK et al.
    The effects of bedtime writing on difficulty falling asleep: A polysomnographic study comparing to-do lists and completed activity lists.
    Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2018.
  4. Pilgrim RB.
    Intervals (“Ma”) in Space and Time: Foundations for a Religio-Aesthetic Paradigm in Japan.
    History of Religions, 1986.
  5. Harshananda, Swami.
    Sandhyā.
    The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Ramakrishna Math, Bengaluru, n.d.
  6. Wendsche J & Lohmann-Haislah A.
    A Meta-Analysis on Antecedents and Outcomes of Detachment from Work.
    Frontiers in Psychology, 2017.
  7. Sonnentag S & Fritz C.
    Recovery from job stress: The stressor-detachment model as an integrative framework.
    Journal of Organizational Behavior, 2015.
  8. Wendsche J, Weigelt O & Syrek CJ.
    Unfinished work tasks and work-related thoughts during off-job time: meta-analysis of the Zeigarnik effect in a work-recovery context.
    Anxiety, Stress, & Coping, 2026.

Wellness disclaimer

This page is for general educational and wellness information. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a breathing practice feels uncomfortable, stop and return to normal breathing.