Impact of mantra yoga and hatha yoga practices on stress and self-confidence among middle aged men

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the changes of inspiratory reserve volume due to mantra yoga and hatha yoga practices among middle aged men. To achieve the purpose of this study, the study was restricted to 30 middle aged men only. The subject were taken, from in and around Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India and their age ranged between 30 to 45 years only. The subjects were divided into two groups namely combination of mantra yoga and hatha yoga group, and the control group only. The groups were confined to 15 subjects each only. The training group were confined to participate in the training for a period of twelve weeks (five days per week) only. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested for, stress and self-confidence. stress was assessed by using Everly and Giordano stress scale and self-confidence assessed by using Rekha Agnihotry self-confidence Questionnaire. The statistical tool were used for the present study is Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result of the study was a significant altered on stress and self-confidence after twelve weeks of combined yogic practices. However the different was favour of experimental groups.