Academic Credentials

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Dr. Rajesh S.K. (Dr. Sasidharan K. Rajesh)

Two decades of research in yoga science, mindfulness, and health psychology

55+

Publications

850+

Citations

130

Top Research Areas by Impact

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

8 papers • 130+ citations top paper

Yoga & Executive Function

10 papers • Bhramari, Thoppukaranam

NMB-2017 Diabetes Prevention

12 papers • Pan-India RCT

Mindful AI for Research

5 papers • ResearcherMinds foundation

Impulsivity & Cognition

8 papers • Response inhibition studies

Top 19 Most Cited Publications

~130 citations2019

Spiritual Well-Being and Its Relationship with Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Satisfaction with Life in Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Correlation Study

Mathad, M. D., Rajesh, S. K., & Pradhan, B. • Journal of Religion and Health

Found strong positive correlations between spiritual well-being, mindfulness, self-compassion, and life satisfaction in nursing students.

DOI: 10.1007/s10943-017-0532-8

~116 citations2017

Correlates and Predictors of Resilience among Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Mathad, M. D., Pradhan, B., & Rajesh, S. K. • Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research

Identified mindfulness, positive affect, and self-compassion as key predictors of resilience. Mindfulness alone explained 23% of variance.

DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/24442.9352

~57 citations2020

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Yoga in Rural and Urban India, KAPY 2017: A Nationwide Cluster Sample Survey

Mishra, A. S., Rajesh, S. K., Hs, V., Nagarathna, R., Anand, A., Bhutani, H., et al. • Medicines

Nationwide cluster sample survey on yoga knowledge, attitude, and practice across rural and urban India.

DOI: 10.3390/medicines7020008

~45 citations2014

Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on Response Inhibition: Evidence from the Stop Signal Task

Rajesh, S. K., Ilavarasu, J. V., & Srinivasan, T. M. • International Journal of Yoga

Bhramari (bee humming breath) improved response inhibition, demonstrating enhanced executive control.

DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.133896

~38 citations2014

Effect of Repetitive Yogic Squats with Specific Hand Position (Thoppukaranam) on Selective Attention and Psychological States

Chandrasekeran, A., Rajesh, S. K., & Srinivasan, T. M. • International Journal of Yoga

Yogic squats with specific hand position improved selective attention and reduced anxiety.

DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.123493

~34 citations2014

Barriers in the Path of Yoga Practice: An Online Survey

Dayananda, H. V., Ilavarasu, J. V., Rajesh, S. K., & Babu, N. • International Journal of Yoga

Surveyed 576 yoga graduates. Top obstacles: irregular lifestyle, commitments, laziness.

DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.123490

~33 citations2020

A Composite of BMI and Waist Circumference May Be a Better Obesity Metric in Indians with High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Venkatrao, M., Nagarathna, R., Patil, S. S., Singh, A., Rajesh, S. K., & Nagendra, H. • Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

Analysis of NMB-2017 data showing combined BMI and waist circumference better predicts diabetes risk.

DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108037

~27 citations2019

Niyantrita Madhumeha Bharata 2017, Methodology for a Nationwide Diabetes Prevalence Estimate: Part 1

Nagendra, H. R., Nagarathna, R., Rajesh, S. K., Amit, S., Telles, S., Hankey, A. • International Journal of Yoga

Methodology for India's largest diabetes screening study covering 162,310 adults across 29 states.

DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_40_18

~24 citations2019

Methodology of Niyantrita Madhumeha Bharata Abhiyaan-2017, a Nationwide Multicentric Trial on the Effect of a Validated Culturally Acceptable Lifestyle Intervention

Nagarathna, R., Rajesh, S. K., Amit, S., Patil, S., Anand, A., & Nagendra, H. R. • International Journal of Yoga

Methodology for validating culturally acceptable yoga-based lifestyle intervention for diabetes prevention.

DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_41_18

#10

~23 citations2021

Effectiveness of a Yoga-Based Lifestyle Protocol (YLP) in Preventing Diabetes in a High-Risk Indian Cohort: NMB-Trial

Raghuram, N., Ram, V., Majumdar, V., Rajesh, S. K., Singh, A., Patil, S., et al. • Frontiers in Endocrinology

Multicenter cluster-randomized controlled trial on yoga-based lifestyle for diabetes prevention.

DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.664657

#11

~22 citations2019

Can Yoga-Based Diabetes Management Studies Facilitate Integrative Medicine in India: Current Status and Future Directions

Pal, D. K., Bhalla, A., Bammidi, S., Telles, S., Kohli, A., Kumar, S., et al. • Integrative Medicine International

Review of yoga-based diabetes management research and future directions for integrative medicine in India.

DOI: 10.1159/000502499

#12

~19 citations2014

Stress and Its Expression According to Contemporary Science and Ancient Indian Wisdom: Perseverative Cognition and the Pañca Kośas

Rajesh, S. K., Ilavarasu, J. V., Srinivasan, T. M., & Nagendra, H. R. • Mens Sana Monographs

Landmark theoretical paper bridging Western stress theory with Yogic Pañca kośa model.

DOI: 10.4103/0973-1229.130323

#13

~18 citations2018

Effect of Add-on Yoga on Cognitive Functions among Substance Abusers in a Residential Therapeutic Center: Randomized Comparative Study

Gaihre, A., & Rajesh, S. K. • Annals of Neurosciences

Yoga added to standard treatment improved attention, concentration, and working memory in substance abuse patients.

DOI: 10.1159/000484516

#14

~17 citations2018

Immediate Effects of Yoga Breathing with Intermittent Breath Holding on Response Inhibition among Healthy Volunteers

Saoji, A. A., Raghavendra, B. R., Rajesh, S. K., & Manjunath, N. K. • International Journal of Yoga

Yoga breathing with breath retention improved response inhibition in healthy volunteers.

DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_18_17

#15

~13 citations2013

Dispositional Mindfulness and Its Relation to Impulsivity in College Students

Rajesh, S. K., Ilavarasu, J. V., & Srinivasan, T. M. • Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies

Early study establishing relationship between mindfulness and impulsivity - foundational for executive function research.

Available on Google Scholar

#16

~11 citations2020

Perceptions of Benefits and Barriers to Yoga Practice across Rural and Urban India: Implications for Workplace Yoga

Mishra, A., Chawathey, S. A., Mehra, P., Nagarathna, R., Anand, A., Rajesh, S. K., et al. • Work

Analysis of yoga perceptions across India with implications for workplace wellness programs.

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203114

#17

~8 citations2014

Relationship between State Mindfulness and Working Memory in Children

Natesh, B., Rajesh, S. K., & Nagendra, H. R. • Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Study exploring mindfulness-working memory relationship in children - important for educational applications.

Available on Google Scholar

#18

~7 citations2017

A Journey from Empathy to Self-Compassion: A Prerequisite in Nursing

Mathad, M. D., Pradhan, B., & Rajesh, S. K. • Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Theoretical paper on empathy-to-self-compassion pathway in nursing education.

Available on Google Scholar

#19

~6 citations2022

Development, Content Validation, and Feasibility of Yoga Module for Smartphone Addiction

Putchavayala, K. C., Rajesh, S. K., & Singh, D. • Advances in Mind-Body Medicine

Development of yoga-based intervention for smartphone addiction - Mindful AI foundation.

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