Valērija Šteinmane

Valērija Šteinmane is a researcher at Rīga Stradiņš University actively contributing to interdisciplinary studies on breathing exercises and their physiological/psychological impacts. Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through health promotion and educational innovation.

• Project Leader for 'Kustību aktivitāšu metodika ar integrētiem elpošanas vingrojumiem balss saišu noguruma mazināšanai skolotājiem' (2021-2025)
• Expert in 'Doctoral grant for RSU and LASE PhD students' (2021)
• Expert in 'Consolidation grants' projects (2024-2026) focusing on cognitive abilities and sleep quality

Research Focus: Specializing in breathing exercise interventions, her work explores connections between respiratory muscle training, psychological well-being, and sleep physiology. Key themes include:

• Mechanisms of breathing control
• Integrated physical-mental health approaches
• Educational applications of physiological research
• Self-efficacy in health interventions

Publications: Recent output includes a 2024 interdisciplinary literature review and a 2025 sleep quality intervention study demonstrating practical applications of breathing techniques. These works show 100% focus on breathing-related methodologies according to Plum Print metrics.

Collaborations: Active in international networks with recent projects spanning multiple institutions. Her research fingerprint reveals strong connections to:

• Breathing Exercise (100%)
• Hereditary Angioedema (100%)
• Hyperpnea (100%)
• Nose Breathing (12%)