Effect Of Yogic Practices Research Articles

The effect of yoga practice on heart circulatory system

The cardiovascular diseases are much on a rise ever since the past few decades in developing countries. This study was done to analyze the effect of yoga on cardiovascular and mental status in normal adult person above the age of 40 years. 50 healthy men above the age of 40 years performing yoga regularly were included in the study. The heart circulatory status was assessed by recording the blood pressure and pulse rate, before and after 6 months of regular yogic practice. On analyzing the effects of yoga in normal subjects above the age of 40 years, in the present study, it is found that there is a highly 6 months of yogic practice. The mean pulse rate (beats/min) before yoga was 89.5±4.72, which reduced significantly to 76.78± 4.26 after 6 months of yogic practice (p<0.001). The mean resting systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) before yogic practice was 138.25±4.71 and after 6 months, it was lowered to a highly significant (p<0.001) level of 120.05±3.40. The mean resting diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) before yoga was 83.6±6.10 and reduced significantly (p<0.001) to 76.4±6.35. On the basis of results, yogic practice can be used as an intervention in ageing persons to reduce the morbidity and mortality from heart circulatory diseases.

Effect of yoga on sleep quality among adult cancer patients: a systematic review

Background Adult cancer patients consider diminished sleep quality one of the most distressing symptoms they face. Furthermore, the significant correlation between insomnia and increased risk of death and loss to follow-up underscores the importance of enhancing sleep quality in this population. A growing number of cancer patients are practicing yoga to manage symptoms and side effects of treatment, including sleep-wake disturbances. A systematic review of the evidence is necessary to examine whether yoga practice may lead to improved sleep quality among adult cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment. Objectives The primary objective of this systematic review was to identify the effectiveness of yoga practice in adult cancer patients over the age of 18 who are concurrently undergoing conventional treatment for cancer. Inclusion criteria Types of participants This review considered studies that included adults over the age of 18 years diagnosed with cancer (regardless of the type of cancer, stage, or presence of co-morbidities) who were concurrently undergoing conventional treatment for cancer (regardless of treatment modality, intensity, delivery, frequency, or duration of treatment). Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest This review considered studies that evaluate the effects of yoga intervention (regardless of mode of delivery, timing, frequency, duration) on sleep quality among adult cancer patients over the age of 18 years who were concurrently undergoing conventional treatment for cancer. Types of studies The review considered any randomized controlled trials; other research designs, such as non-randomized controlled trials and before and after studies, were also considered for inclusion to enable the identification of current best evidence regarding yoga practice. Types of outcomes The primary outcome measure was sleep quality. Search strategy Published and unpublished studies in the English language were identified from seven electronic databases. Searches were completed in April 2013. Methodological quality Methodological quality was assessed by two independent reviewers using the standardized critical appraisal instrument from the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument. Data collection Data were extracted using the standardized data extraction tool from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Data synthesis Statistical pooling was not possible due to heterogeneity of the studies; therefore findings were presented as a narrative. Results Five RCTs and one program evaluation met the inclusion criteria for this systematic review. Of the five RCTs reviewed, three indicated that yoga participants had less sleep disturbance and insomnia than controls, while two studies found no group differences. Of the 380 program evaluation participants, 65% reported more restful sleep after yoga practice. Conclusions Findings from this review offer some evidence that yoga practice may improve sleep quality among adult cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment by decreasing sleep disturbance and insomnia.

Effect of Yoga Practices on Total Cholesterol Triglycerides and Uric Acid among Women Diabetic Patients

The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of yoga practices on total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid among women diabetic patients. For this purpose, thirty women diabetic patients (type – I) around Annamalainagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu in the age group of 35 – 40 years were selected. They were divided into two equal groups, each group consisted of fifteen subjects, in which group – I underwent yoga practices and group – II acted as control that did not participate in any special activities apart from their regular day-to-day activities. The training period for this study was six days in a week for twelve weeks. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested on total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid. Total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid were tested after taking 10 ml (5 ml separately for uric acid test) of blood samples by venous puncture method, by using Boehringer Manheimm Kit Method. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to find out any significant difference between the pre- and post-test means and any significant difference that was exists between the yoga practice group and control group on selected criterion variables. The result of the study shows the yoga practice has decreased the total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid significantly (P > .05). It was concluded from the results of the study that yoga practice has bring positive changes in total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid and it was due to the performance of various asana postures.

Effects of yoga practice on stress-related symptoms in the aftermath of an earthquake: A community-based controlled trial

To evaluate the effect of an integrated hatha yoga practice on perceived stress and stress-related symptoms in the aftermath of an earthquake. Inhabitants, aged 20-67 years, from highly exposed earthquake areas of two villages in South Iceland were offered to participate in a yoga program subsequent to an earthquake. Sixty-six individuals were self-selected into the study and divided by residential convenience into an experimental group (n=31) and a waiting list control group (n=35). The yoga program was conducted twice a week for six weeks, in normal situations among the inhabitants in the community. Several validated questionnaires assessing stress and stress-related symptoms, posttraumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety and health related quality of life were administered at pre- and post-intervention. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed differences between the experimental group and waiting list control group on sleep quality (p=.03) and social relations (p=.04). These differences did not prevail at Bonferroni correction for multiple testing (at alpha level of .005). Participants in both groups showed significant improvements in stress and some stress-related symptoms such as sleep, concentration, well-being, quality of life, depression and anxiety from pre- to post-intervention. The data from this small study show no statistically significant improvement of an integrated hatha yoga program above and beyond waiting list control, following exposure to an earthquake. However, the observed trend toward improved sleep quality and social relations deserve further exploration in larger effectiveness studies on the impact of Hatha yoga on recovery after natural disaster.

Effect of yogic exercise on blood sugar and blood pressure level in patients of Diabetes mellitus type 2: A pre and post interventional study

Background: Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. One hundred million persons have history of diabetes worldwide. Diabetes also contribute to higher rates of morbidity- people with diabetes are at higher risk for heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, extremity amputations and other chronic conditions. Diabetes imposes a substantial cost burden to society, & in particular to those individuals with diabetes and their families. Aims & Objectives: To study the effect of six month of pranayam training on blood sugar and blood pressure in patients of diabetes mellitus type 2. Materials and Methods: The Study comprised of 50 known Diabetic patients aged 35-65 years. The study population was subjected to practice yoga, anulom vilom pranayam and kapalbhati, 5 minutes each, daily for a total period of six month, under observation of a yoga instructor. The effect of yoga practice on various parameters were recorded and statistically analyzed for evaluation. Results: There was a significant reduction in subject’s fasting blood sugar level from 174.19 ± 39.57 at their first visit to 154.83 ± 24.579 after six months of pranayam. The change was significant in both the gender. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure had not shown any significant reduction after 6 months of pranayam (SBP-154.50 ± 13.86 & 153.00 ± 12.76, DBP-92.92 ± 6.31 & 92.143 ± 5.54). Conclusion: Pranayam practice is beneficial in diabetic patients in terms of reduction of blood sugar. However, no substantial reduction in blood pressure was noted. The two yoga practices, it appears, do help subjects to lower their blood sugar level, but are not helpful in achieving control of their blood pressure.

Effect of Yogic practices on stress among adolescents

The study was designed to study the effect of yogic practices i.e. pranayamas and meditation on stress among adolescents. For the present investigation only two dimensions of stress were taken i.e. frustration and conflict. 100 respondents (50 boys and 50 girls) of X grade from Amritsar city were randomly selected and divided into two groups i.e. experimental and control group. Intelligence test was administered to form equivalent groups. The research instrument included pre-post Abha Rani Bisht Battery of stress. Data collected was used for analysis using statistical measures. Findings reveal that pranayamas and meditation contributed in significant reduction in the level of frustration and conflict in the experimental group as compared to the control group.

Effect of yogic practices on Static &amp; Dynamic flexibility of College Student

To see the effect of six weeks yogic exercise in college students 38 BPE 1 st year students of IDCPE Ishwar Deshmukh Collge of Physical Education Nagpur were selected as a subject. The pre-test and post test had been taken by using Dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test tools. To determine the difference between the 2 groups (initial and post test) of one group experimental group of the BPE 1 st year student t test was employed at 0.05 significance level. And to determine the training effect the t test for comparison mean was employed for two tails at the confidence level 0.05 level of significant. The comparative between the initial and post test of dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test for the state level football players were found to be statistically no significant at .05 confidence level. Key wards: Dynamic flexibility, Side sliding flexibility, shoulder and wrist elevation, BPE, IDCPE, comparative t test.

Effect of yogic practices in State level football players

To see the effect of three month yogic exercise in state level football players 50 state level football players were selected as a subject. The pre-test, mid test and post test had been taken by using Dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test tools. To determine the difference between the 3 groups (initial, mid and post test) of state level football players F test was employed at 0.05 significance level. And to determine the training effect the t test for comparison mean was employed for two tails at the confidence level 0.05 level of significant. The comparative between the initial and post test of dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test for the state level football players were found to be statistically significant at .05 confidence level as the values 10.676, 10.003 and 10.102 respectively were found greater than the tabulation value (1.98). Key wards: Dynamic flexibility, Side sliding flexibility, shoulder and wrist elevation, F test, comparative t test.

A Preliminary Investigation Into the Effect of Yoga Practice on Mindfulness and Flow in Elite Youth Swimmers

Research has indicated positive effects of mindfulness training as a performance-based intervention and of yoga on mindfulness. This study examined the effects of a 10-week yoga intervention on mindfulness and dispositional flow of elite youth swimmers using a mixed methods design. No significant changes in mindfulness and dispositional flow were identified. Qualitative data suggested that the 10-week yoga intervention had a positive impact on a range of physiological, cognitive, and performance parameters that included elements of mindfulness and flow. Methodological considerations for future research are discussed.

A Statistical Study Conducted Upon Effects of Yoga Practices on Minimizing the Occurrence of Cancer

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root Yuj, which means to join or to yoke. In philosophical terms, yoga refers to the union of the individual self with the universal self.Yoga is one of six branches of classical Indian philosophy and has been practiced for thousands of years. References to yoga are made throughout the Vedas, ancient Indian scriptures that are among the oldest texts in existence. Two thousand years ago the Indian sage Patanjali codified the various philosophies and methodologies of yoga into aphorisms called “The Yoga Sutras,” which helped to define the modern practice of yoga.The Sutras outline eight limbs, or disciplines, of yoga: yamas (ethical disciplines), niyamas (individual observances), asana (postures), pranayama.

Effect of Yogic Practices (Sudarshan Kriya) on Personality

This is a self-controlled study to see the effect of yogic practices (Sudarshan Kriya (SK)) on personality in normal adults (males and females).Materials and MethodsOf the total 83 subjects, 74 subjects aged between 25 and 55 years, of both sexes, who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria and who consented to participate in the study were enrolled into two sessions. Each enrolled subject practiced SK for 1 h/day for 6 days/week for 6 months. Personality was assessed before and after 3 months using ‘The Chakra Personality Test’ to assess the Satvik, the Rajsik and the Tamasik personalities.ResultsA significant increase in the Satvik, marginal increase in the Rajsik and significant decrease in the Tamasik personalities was observed (<italic>P</italic> = 0.001).This study has shown the influence of SK on personality.

Effects of yoga practice on acumeridian energies: Variance reduction implies benefits for regulation

Background and Objective:This paper concerns mechanisms responsible for the efficacy of yoga medicine, traditionally attributed to the enlivenment of prana. Our strategy was to investigate levels of Qi in acupuncture meridians, since Qi is usually considered equivalent to prana.Materials and Methods:Electrodermal measurements at acumeridian endpoints (Tsing points) were made on 32 healthy individuals, pre and post 3 weeks yoga lifestyle program using AcuGraph 3 (an instrument in wide use). A previous study found that inherent errors prevent AcuGraph from precisely evaluating Qi energies in single meridians, so group results are reported: (a) Energy levels, (b) energy stability, and (c) energy balance between (i) Yin/Yang meridians, (ii) upper and lower, and (iii) left and right regions of the body.Results:Significant improvements were observed in all but energy stability, supporting the ideas that yoga enlivens prana, and that balance in meridians constitutes health. For balance variables, the study observed shifts toward normal at both ends of variable distributions, reducing standard deviations: post-intervention percentages of subjects with values in the ‘healthy’ range increased.Conclusion:Yoga improved regulation of Qi levels in acumeridian meridians as well as increasing them.

Effect of Yoga Regimen on Premenstrual Body Weight and Reaction Time in Young Healthy Females

The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga practice, if any, on reducing premenstrual body weight and improving reaction time or motor performance in normal healthy females. Fifty young women between age group 17-21 years volunteered for the study. The following baseline parameters were recorded in postmenstrual and premenstrual phase of a menstrual cycle (Initial menstrual cycle) at the start of yoga practice- Body weight, Auditory Reaction Time (ART) and Visual Reaction Time (VRT). Following the baseline recording, subjects were randomly divided into two groups each having 25 subjects. Group I practiced yogic exercises for a duration of 35 minutes; 5 days a week for a period of three menstrual cycles and group II served as control (non yoga group). No recording was taken in the first menstrual cycle of yoga practice. Follow up recordings were taken in postmenstrual and premenstrual phases of second and third menstrual cycle in both the groups. Yoga group depicted a significant decrease in premenstrual body weight and also Auditory and Visual Reaction Times. The study also demonstrated over all beneficial effect of yoga during post menstrual phase also as depicted by reduction in reaction time leading to improvement in performance.

Male reproductive health and yoga

Now-a-days reproductive health problems along with infertility in male is very often observed. Various Assisted Reproductive Technologies have been introduced to solve the problem, but common people cannot afford the cost of such procedures. Various ayurvedic and other alternative medicines, along with regular yoga practice are proven to be not only effective to enhance the reproductive health in men to produce a successful pregnancy, but also to regulate sexual desire in men who practice celibacy. Yoga is reported to reduce stress and anxiety, improve autonomic functions by triggering neurohormonal mechanisms by the suppression of sympathetic activity, and even, today, several reports suggested regular yoga practice from childhood is beneficial for reproductive health. In this regard the present review is aimed to provide all the necessary information regarding the effectiveness of yoga practice to have a better reproductive health and to prevent infertility.

Effect of Yoga Practice on Circadian Rhythms In Selected Biochemical Variables

Effect of Yoga Practice on Circadian Rhythms In Selected Biochemical Variables

Improvement in physiological and psychological parameters after six months of yoga practice in military men

Mind-body practices such as yoga are believed to have potential beneficial effects on cognition, as well as on emotional control and on improvement of stress tolerance. However, previous studies were mainly performed on eastern experienced practitioners, or in unhealthy subjects undergoing concomitant conventional therapies. In addition, several kinds of physical exercises have also shown to improve several aspects of mental and body health. Further investigation is needed on the effects of yoga practice per se, even as the possible preventive benefits of this practice on healthy subjects. This study investigated the effects of yoga on memory and on psychophysiological parameters related to stress, as well as offering a possible relationship between these measurements. A controlled trial comparing yoga practice and conventional physical exercises was carried out with yoga-naïve healthy military men. Data from memory tests, salivary cortisol levels and stress, anxiety, and depression inventories were assessed before and after six months of yoga practice. There were significant improvements of the performance on the memory tests, which were accompanied by improvements in psychophysiological parameters in the yoga-practitioners. Improvements were detected when yoga practitioners were compared to non-practitioners, as well as when comparisons were conducted between basal and after practice outcomes. The results indicated that yoga can effectively improve memory after six months of regular practice, along with psychophysiological measurements related to anxiety, depression and stress in healthy subjects. Yoga could be an effective treatment of anxiety, depression and stress. Furthermore, an indirect influence of parameters related to emotional state on cognitive improvement promoted by yoga practice can be proposed. Taken together with previous work, the present results point out to an important application of yoga practice in preventive health care and overall improvement in daily life.

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Effects of six weeks training followed by six weeks practicing session of TM was studied on respiratory rate and breathe holding time in 37 male and 38 female volunteers. There was significant decrease in respiratory rate and significant increase in breathe holding time in both males and females after TM session. It is therefore concluded that regular practice of TM would increase respiratory efficiency and would be useful in preventing and treating psychosomatic and other respiratory diseases. Key Words-Transcendental Meditation, Breath Holding Time, Respiratory Rate International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research ISSN:0976–5530 & E-ISSN:0976–5549, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2012 Introduction Autonomic nervous system links brain and body [1] Several workers have studied the effects of yogic practices on autonomic nervous system [2, 3, 4, 5] It is quite likely that through this system such yogic practices improve the efficiency of respiratory system. Varieties of yogic practices appear to affect lung function and are useful in certain psychosomatic respiratory diseases [6 -14] In today’s fast pace life people do not afford to spare more time on doing yogic practices. It was therefore thought to study the effect of TM (only for 20 mins in a day) is effective or not. TM was chosen in the present study as it is the most common form of meditation involving mental repetition of mantra and is easy to learn. Volunteers were trained for 6 weeks for TM and then this was followed by practicing session of TM for 6 weeks. Respiratory rate and breath holding time were recorded before and after the training and practicing session and compared. Materials and methods For the present study 75 volunteers were selected.38 volunteers were females and 37 volunteers were males. Following criteria were used for selectivity of the volunteers  Age between 18-45 years  Intelligent and co-operative subjects likely to adhere to the project program  No history of heart attacks, hypertension or any other chronic illness that required regular pharmacological treatment.  No history of major psychological disorders, current alcohol abuse /dependency disorders.  Each volunteer was explained the whole program and the consent were obtained. Following parameters were studied in each volunteer at rest and were noted as controlled readings.  Respiratory rateOne inspiration followed by expiration is considered as one respiratory cycle .Counting of respiratory rate was done with special care because if person becomes conscious of his/her breathing, the respiratory rate changes. To avoid this, attention of the volunteer was distracted by talking with him. Respiratory rate was noted as stated above for three times and average was taken and noted as respiratory rate per minute.  Breath holding time (Breath holding after full inspiration)Volunteer was asked to take inspiration and then hold the Citation: Mendhurwar SS and Gadakari JG (2012) Effect of transcendal meditation on respiratory rate and breath holding time. International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research, ISSN: 0976–5530 & E-ISSN:0976–5549, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp-101-104. Copyright: Copyright©2012 Mendhurwar SS and Gadakari JG. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Effects of Yogic Practices on Different Organs of an Athlete

Effects of Yogic Practices on Different Organs of an Athlete

Effect of yogic practices on lipid profile and body fat composition in patients of coronary artery disease

To observe the effect of regular yogic practices and self-discipline in reducing body fat and elevated lipids in CAD patients. In this study one hundred seventy (170) subjects, of both sexes having coronary artery disease were randomly selected form Department of Cardiology. Subjects were divided in to two groups randomly in yoga group and in non-yoga group, eighty five (85) in each group. Out of these (170 subjects), one hundred fifty four (154) completed the study protocol. TIME LINE: The yogic intervention consisted of 35-40 min/day, five days in a week till six months in the Department of Physiology CSMMU UP Lucknow. Body fat testing and estimation of lipid profile were done of the both groups at zero time and after six months of yogic intervention in yoga group and without yogic intervention in non yoga group. In present study, BMI (p<0.04), fat % (p<0.0002), fat free mass (p<0.04), SBP (p<0.002), DBP (p<0.009), heart rate (p<0.0001), total cholesterol (p<0.0001), triglycerides (p<0.0001), HDL (p<0.0001) and low density lipoprotein (p<0.04) were changed significantly. Reduction of SBP, DBP, heart rate, body fat%, total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL after regular yogic practices is beneficial for cardiac and hypertensive patients. Therefore yogic practices included in this study are helpful for the patients of coronary artery disease.

Effect of integrated yoga practices on immune responses in examination stress - A preliminary study

Background:Stress is often associated with an increased occurrence of autonomic, cardiovascular, and immune system pathology. This study was done to evaluate the impact of stress on psychological, physiological parameters, and immune system during medical term -academic examination and the effect of yoga practices on the same.Materials and Methods:The study was carried out on sixty first-year MBBS students randomly assigned to yoga group and control group (30 each). The yoga group underwent integrated yoga practices for 35 minutes daily in the presence of trained yoga teacher for 12 weeks. Control group did not undergo any kind of yoga practice or stress management. Physiological parameters like heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure were measured. Global Assessment of Recent Stress Scale and Spielbergers State Anxiety score were assessed at baseline and during the examination. Serum cortisol levels, IL-4, and IFN-γ levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique.Result:In the yoga group, no significant difference was observed in physiological parameters during the examination stress, whereas in the control group, a significant increase was observed. Likewise, the indicators of psychological stress showed highly significant difference in control group compared with significant difference in yoga group. During the examination, the increase in serum cortical and decrease in serum IFN-γ in yoga group was less significant (P<0.01) than in the control group (P<0.001). Both the groups demonstrated an increase in serum IL-4 levels, the changes being insignificant for the duration of the study.Conclusion:Yoga resists the autonomic changes and impairment of cellular immunity seen in examination stress.