Determination of activity of reflexogenic zones of the body during performance of static exercise of Hatha Yoga (Pashimottanasana)

Abstract

By measuring the electrical conductivity on different meridians of the human body, you can get data on different meridian energies. The aim of our work was to determine the means of acupuncture diagnostics according to the method of Y. Nakatani the effect of exercise on the body on the example of static exercise, which is performed similar to the exercise Pashimottanasana (leaning forward from a sitting position with Hatha Yoga). We chose this exercise because of its static performance and ease of study. In our work, we suggested that the use of this technique is possible not only for the diagnosis of diseases, but also to determine the impact of exercise on certain organs and systems of the body. Ten students of DSPU named after I. Franko 18-20 years old, who had a perfect technique for performing these exercises. Measurements were taken before the exercise, during and after the exercise after 6 minutes. The results of the research showed significant changes in the indicators of electrical activity in the representative points of the meridians of the human body. The chosen static exercise has a very significant effect on the human body. An increase in electrical activity in the meridians of the human body, which, according to the literature, are responsible for the functions of the respiratory, lymphatic and immune systems, liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach, small and large intestines. In addition, the analysis of the results showed that this asana suppresses the activity of the cardiovascular system and gallbladder. Thus, our chosen method of acupuncture diagnostics allows us to determine the electrical activity of the meridians of the human body during static exercise. It is possible to offer use of this technique of research of influence of static exercises on a human body along with other generally accepted scientific methods.