Neurobiological Mechanisms Associated with Kaiut Yoga as an Adjuvant Intervention in the Treatment of Depression

Introduction:The practice of Kaiut Yoga, based on the personalization of postures and the conscious guidance of breathing, provides an experience of body and mind introspection that favors self-knowledge and the integration between somatic consciousness and psychic states.This targeted approach allows Kaiut Yoga to be considered a distinct modality within the spectrum of Neuroyoga.Objective: To critically review the scientific evidence on the effects of Yoga in the treatment of depression, with an emphasis on the underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and to analyze the therapeutic potential of Kaiut Yoga as an adjuvant intervention, especially due to its adaptive and personalized proposal to the neuropsychological profile of the patient.Methodology: This is a theoretical review focusing on the neurobiological bases that support the therapeutic effects of traditional Yoga and its overlap with the principles of Kaiut Yoga.The data were analyzed in light of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in major depressive disorder, with special attention to stress markers, synaptic plasticity and neuroendocrine modulation.Results:The reviewed literature indicates that regular Yoga practices are associated with reduced stress levels, regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and increased functional connectivity in brain regions involved in emotional self-regulation.These effects suggest that Kaiut Yoga, by incorporating such elements with a greater degree of individualization, can enhance therapeutic results in cases of depression.Discussion: Adaptability is an essential feature of Kaiut Yoga, allowing its integration into the Neuroyoga model as a complementary methodology focused on the patient's uniqueness.Benefits in terms of joint mobility, neurohormonal rebalancing, and a positive impact on comorbidities such as anxiety and depression are evident, which expands its clinical applicability.Conclusion: Kaiut Yoga stands out as a promising approach in the adjuvant care of depression due to its ability to promote psychocorporeal interventions with greater individual precision.However, the need for controlled clinical studies that empirically validate its effects is reinforced, in order to consolidate its inclusion in evidence-based practices.