This laboratory leads in the forefront of autonomic and metabolic functions testing. To name a few key contributions, an overall parasympathetic predominance and a considerable reduction in metabolic rate & oxygen consumption in yoga practitioners were demonstrated from this lab. Also, the capability of the autonomic nervous system to respond to stressful stimuli without getting stressed following yoga practices reported from this laboratory has gained great attention. Over recent years, it has significantly advanced the understanding of autonomic modulations resulting from yoga practices. The laboratory assesses the functions of the autonomic nervous system across different mental states, meditation, and breathing practices. Notably, its research has garnered attention for demonstrating how yoga practices can enhance the autonomic nervous system's resilience to stressful stimuli without inducing stress. The psychophysiology laboratory includes (i) Autonomic function testing lab (ii) Exercise physiology lab and (iii) Sleep lab.

The cognitive neuroscience laboratory through its multidisciplinary approach studies the neural underpinnings of human behavior, primarily using 128 channel dense EEG, and Evoked Potentials, functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). The cognitive neuroscience research group targets to ascertain the role of yoga as a mindbody intervention in regulating the neural processes influencing cognition pertaining to various mental states. Recent studies from this group with f-MRI & dense array EEG has identified increased activity of cortical areas associated with working memory, and attention following cyclic meditation. Our dedicated team is at the forefront of investigating the transformative effects of yoga on the brain. By studying yoga as a mind-body intervention, we aim to reveal how it regulates neural processes and enhances cognitive functions across various mental states.

Psychology lab attempts at standardizing tools and designing theoretical frameworks from traditional knowledge, to address the specific needs of yoga research. The laboratory hosts a spectrum of facilities to assess cognition, physical abilities, professional skills using computerized tests. The laboratory has shown evidences to bring out the efficacy of yoga in performance, and cognitive abilities, following traditional Indian systems of education. Recently implicit tools were used to study inherent attitudes and preferences in yoga population. The laboratory is working further to develop specific tools for assessment for yoga research integrating the western methodologies and the concepts of Indian psychology.

The Bio-Energy laboratory explores subtle energy aspects of biological and inanimate systems. The facilities of the lab include Electrophotonic Imaging a Kirlian principle based system for subtle energy measurements; Acugrapha electrodermal assessment based on Chinese traditional medicine system; Nadi Tarangini- an indigenous pulse based diagnostic system for assessment of tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha) based on Ayurveda principle and Random Event Generator to study the influence of human mind on the hypothetical consciousness field & power of intention of individuals. Recognizing the need for standardization of subtle energy measuring instruments, initial work of the Laboratory involved experiments to validate these instruments to meet the scientific standards. Using these tools later research showed effect of yoga in organism’s regulation at subtler levels. Evidence from these experiments supports the existence of subtler dimensions like pranamaya kosa. Future directions of the lab include developing ability to assess a person’s state of health using non-invasive subtle energy tools, complementing the modern methods of diagnosis, resulting in early detection of manifestation of diseases.