Yoga Pranayama Research Articles

Effectiveness of video assisted teaching program of pranayama on selected physiological parameters among patients with COPD

BACKGROUND: According to research on the global burden of illness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is expected to rank third globally in terms of cause of mortality in the first 20 years of the 20th century and fifth in terms of major cause of impairment. A thorough yoga program can enhance general well-being and respiratory function, which will improve a person’s capacity to complete daily chores. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One group pretest and posttest design in a quasi-experimental study was applied. Collected 50 samples by usingnon-probability sampling method to collect data with the help of tool prepared by researcher. The present study was conducted from April 2022 to June 2023. Analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. RESULTS: The comparison of pretest and posttest physiological parameters of COPD patients. At the 5% significant level, The Student’s paired “t” test is employed, and the mean, standard deviation, and mean difference values are compared. For n = 50-1, or 4 degrees of freedom, the value was 2.00. At the 5% level of significance — a statistically acceptable level of significance — the computed oxygen saturation “t” value, or 29.69, the heart rate (7.16), respiratory rate (16.50), diastolic blood pressure (3.77), and walking distance (15.23), are all significantly greater than the value for general physiological parameters. Thus, the H1 is accepted for oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and distance in walking. CONCLUSION: Moreover, the study findings highlight the need for ongoing education and outreach efforts to continue improving the health status of COPD patients. This paragraph say that the pranayama is effective in patient with COPD as it help in manageing the illnes and also to improve the lifestyle and also help to im prove the health status of the patient having any other illnesses. In addition, the Compassion of Pranayama and Yoga Pranayama shown effectiveness in daily lifestyle.

Pengaruh Yoga Pranayama dengan Tingkat Stres Perawat yang Bertugas di Ruang Operasi Rumah Sakit Balimed Denpasar

Background: Nurses working in the operating theatre are prone to stress because they are required to have high knowledge and concentration skills in all aspects of perioperative care. Stress management can be done through relaxation with yoga pranayama. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of yoga pranayama on the stress level of nurses on duty in the operating room. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test design. The research sample was 23 nurses in the operating room with purposive sampling technique. Data collection using Perceived stress scale questionnaire, analysis using Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. Results: The results showed that the stress level of pre-test nurses was mostly 16 people (69.6%) in the moderate category and the post-test was entirely 23 people (100%) in the mild category. The results of the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test obtained Zhitung = 4.199> Ztabel = 1.96 and p value = 0.001 <0.05 these results indicate there is an effect of yoga pranayama with the stress level of nurses on duty in the operating room. Conclusion: The results of the study can be concluded that yoga pranayama has a significant effect on the stress level of nurses on duty in the operating room. It is recommended that nurses do Yoga exercises can be done regularly at least once a day to help reduce stress.

Effects of the Brief Simha Kriya Breathing Practice for Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) experienced increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues. HCWs need additional resources to cope with the mental health impact of their work. Yoga techniques could be helpful strategies to manage different stressors during times of uncertainty. Methods: This prospective, single-arm, trial examined the effects of a brief pranayama yoga practice on the wellbeing of HCWs during the height of COVID-19. HCWs were recruited through announcements and institutional websites at a large major cancer center in the southern United States. A short, prerecorded, 5-min breathwork video intervention called "Simha Kriya" was provided to participants, and they were encouraged to practice one to two times daily for 4 weeks. Participants completed self-report instruments at baseline and weeks 1 and 4, including: (1) Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); (2) Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS); and (3) a questionnaire assessing the experience of COVID-19 among HCWs that had five subscales. HCWs also conducted a measure of breath holding time. Paired sample t-tests and mixed-effects analysis of variance models examined changes over time. Results: One hundred participants consented to the study, with 88 female, 60 white, 39 worked remotely, and 27 were clinical staff. Sixty-nine participants provided data at week 1 and 56 at week 4. Participants' adherence to the breathing exercises between weeks 1 and 4 was similar, with a mean of six times per week. At week 4, there were significant decreases in the COVID-19 Distress score (p < 0.0001) and COVID-19 Disruption (p = 0.013), yet no changes in the PSS. There were also significant increases in COVID-19 Stress Management (p = 0.0001) and BRCS scores (p = 0.012), but no changes in Perceived Benefits of COVID-19 and no changes in breath holding time. Discussion: Brief yoga-based breathing practices helped reduce pandemic-specific stress, improved resilience, and stress management skills in HCWs. Trial Registration Number: NCT04482647.

SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS ON HOW ASANA AND PRANAYAMA YOGA AFFECTS STRESS LEVELS IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Background: Medical students are susceptible to mental illnesses that are brought on by expectations for exceeding academic success. To avoid more serious risks in the future, medical students must manage their stress because it contributes to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and decreased academic success. Regular yoga practice is one effective and efficient lifestyle modification that can be used to handle stress. This systematic review shows how yoga can help medical students feel less stressed. This study aims to determine the effect between the duration and frequency of Asana and Pranayama Yoga on stress levels in medical students.Methods: Studies till 2022 are used in this systematic review. Articles were accumulated using PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost. Each search engine has its own designated keywords. Studies were assessed using the NHLBI Study Quality Assessment Tools. Ten studies met the criteria for this study and were all used and analyzed. Results: There were ten studies that met this systematic review criteria and were rated as having good quality by the NHLBI quality assessment tool. All studies showed an association between the frequency of yoga sessions and reduced stress in medical students. Some studies had shorter yoga sessions than others, so the duration of each session did not affect the results as much as the frequency. Conclusion: This study shows that the frequency of yoga sessions has an impact, resulting in lower stress levels in medical students. The impact of yoga duration is minimal when compared to yoga frequency. Yoga should be applied as an intervention to increase the quality of life of medical students.

Mathematical Modeling of Communicable Diseases with Yoga as Control Strategy

The purpose of this paper is to formulate and analyze the abstract behavior of diseases dynamics. The formulation of the problem in the paper is inspired by ethnographies from different social setting and ancient cultural practices related to human health problems. Many people have been worried for communicable diseases caused by virus due to their complexities and dearth of knowledge. They have been a major cause of morbidity and mortality among humans all over the world. Yoga Sadhak compartment (Y) is added to SIR model. A new SYIR model is developed which contains four governing differential equations to describe the transmission dynamics of these disease. These equations were analyzed. Effectiveness and efficiency of yoga pranayama is calculated. Reproduction number is estimated and sensitivity analysis of parameters used in the model is studied. A distinction is made between infection in naïve susceptible and Yoga Sadhak susceptible individuals. Using the model, association between prevalence of infection and immunity by Yoga Pranayama is analyzed. It is found that Yoga Pranayama induce immunity power in individuals which help to reduce transmission rate of diseases. The model shows that eradication depends on Yoga Pranayama coverage as well as on yoga Pranayama efficacy. This study definitely answers the questions regarding the effectiveness of Yoga Pranayama. Further studies are needed to formulate the model and establish causal relationship between parameters involved in the model.

Yoga Pranayama Reduce Anxiety Facing Labor In Pregnant Women Trimester III at PMB in the work area of the Abiansemal I Health Center

Yoga Pranayama Reduce Anxiety Facing Labor In Pregnant Women Trimester III at PMB in the work area of the Abiansemal I Health Center

Comparison of Pranayama Yoga and Surya Namaskar Yoga Towards Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Girl

Comparison of Pranayama Yoga and Surya Namaskar Yoga Towards Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Girl

Can Yoga Pranayama Practices Improve Burnout in Elite Mountain Bikers: A Single-arm Pilot Study.

Mountain bike (MTB) racing is a highly intensive physical activity and requires a high degree of technical ability to perform at the elite athlete level, which might compromise mental well-being, increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression through overtraining, injury, and burnout. Yoga Pranayama is the key to bringing about psychosomatic integration and harmony. This study aimed to explore the effects of yoga pranayama practices (YPP) on elite mountain bikers' burnout. This is a single-arm pilot study. Twenty-seven subjects practiced 30 sessions of YPP seven times a week for 1 month. The outcomes measured were blood biochemical parameters accompanied by complete blood count and athlete burnout score. Cubital vein blood test and burnout questionnaire were conducted at baseline and after 1 month. Test results showed a significant decrease in cortisol (CO) (P = 0.001) and urea nitrogen (P < 0.001) and an increase in testosterone: CO ratio (P = 0.001). This study indicates that YPP might improve burnout in elite mountain bikers.

Effect of Pranayama Yoga Breathing Exercises on High School Swimmers

The overall purpose of this study was to determine the effect of regular pranayama yoga breathing on high school swimmers. This study used experimental and survey research methods to collect the data and answer the research question. Experimental data was collected before and after the intervention group went through five weeks of pranayama yoga breathing. Survey data was also collected before and after the intervention. The data collected in this study showed that pranayama yoga breathing is useful in decreasing high school swimmers' race time because the intervention group had a 10.07% decrease, while the control group only had a 6.97% decrease. After analyzing these results, it was concluded that the hypothesis was correct in claiming that regular pranayama yoga breathing would have a positive effect on high school swimmers' race times.

Yoga and Health

In recent decades, yoga has been studied for its potential to treat current epidemic diseases such as mental stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individual studies have found that yoga has a therapeutic effect on certain illnesses, implying that it can be used a s a nonpharmaceutical strategy or as a supplement to drug therapy. However, for therapeutic objectives, these research have only used yoga asana, pranayama, and or short durations of meditation. Yoga's general perception is likewise he same, which is incorrect. Yoga actually refers to the merging of human consciousness with the divine awareness. It involves eight rungs or limbs of yoga, which include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Intense practice of these leads to self-realization, which is the primary goal of yoga. An analytical look at the rungs and the goal of yoga shows that it is a holistic way of life leading to a state of complete physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being and harmony with nature. This is in contrast to purely economic and material developmental goal of modern civilization, which has brought social unrest and ecological devastation.

Role of Yoga in Sports Injury

Yoga has been around for around 5,000 years. Yoga has spawned a slew of schools and organisations throughout the years. Finding a yoga style that connects with you can be intimidating as first. If you're a competitive athlete, it's best to match your yoga practise to your training programme because some sports focus on developing specific muscle groups while neglecting others. Over time, this process produces muscle and joint imbalances, resulting in overuse problems. Yoga allows the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to move through their full range of motion, promoting balance and core strength, which is beneficial to players in their chosen sports. "I'm delighted I found yoga and added it to my weekly workout programme," Heidi Resiert, a triathlete from San Diego, said. I'm not only feeling stronger, but I'm also more confident that I won't be hurt again." Breath work is another important aspect of yoga (pranayama). One of the most essential benefits for athletes is paying attention to their breath while doing yoga. Learning to stay focused and centred in painful poses by focusing on even inhalations and exhalations prepares the athlete for a race or a difficult workout. Yoga's mind-body connection is crucial for athletes to improve their mental clarity and attention. Yoga also aids in the relaxation of not only tense muscles, but also worried and agitated minds. Yoga is beneficial not only in the sagittal plane, but also in the frontal and transverse planes, ensuring complete growth. Being more calm will also help you perform better in sports. So, why not integrate yoga to your training regimen today to improve your gaming performance and prevent injury?

Yoga and Health

In recent decades, yoga has been studied for its potential to treat current epidemic diseases such as mental stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individual studies have found that yoga has a therapeutic impact on certain disorders, indicating that it may be used as a nonpharmaceutical strategy or as a supplement to pharmacological therapy for these conditions. However, for therapeutic objectives, these research have only employed yoga asana, pranayama, and/or brief durations of meditation. Yoga's general view is likewise the same, which is incorrect. Yoga actually refers to the merging of individual consciousness with the divine awareness. Yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi are the eight rungs or limbs of yoga..

Immersive virtual reality in anxiety psychotherapy and ocular rehabilitation. A transdisciplinary approach

Immersive virtual reality (iVR) can be used not only as a guideline intervention in certain anxiety disorders but also as a brain stimulating interface, triggering neuroplasticity mechanisms and facilitating the rehabilitation of sensorimotor disorders. iVR’s potential was recently harnessed in treating or diagnosing amblyopia or in remote measuring of patient-related outcomes. We present the case of Mr. L.A., a 69-year-old man, a former academic, political and civic movement figure, currently performing successful writing. His right eye had posterior chamber pseudophakia and was treated for glaucoma, and his left eye had an evolving cataract. The right eye’s optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed the impact of glaucoma and also the loss of nerve fibers and cells impairing signal conduction, while the combined results explained the high level of impairment of binocular vision. The impaired vision caused a very high level of concurring anxiety derived from the inability to perform daily tasks, directing him toward psychotherapy. The personalized iVR approach was preceded by cybersickness evaluation using VRQTest (Vectorush Studio). For relaxation, we used an artificial intelligence massage chair with body scanning mimicking Jacobson progressive relaxation and a specific pranayama yoga already familiar to the patient. Every session used a different iVR software for further distractibility and immersivity. The best-tolerated visual rehabilitation software was Vision Therapy, developed by Cerverum INC. The hardware used consisted of an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and a Dell Alienware 17 R4 laptop. The patient was able to conduct daily tasks after the nineth session. The tolerance was associated with a massive improvement in eyesight of the left eye, from a visual acuity of 0.2 to 0.6 measured after the 20th psychotherapeutic session. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of using this type of consecutive dual approach to anxiety and ocular rehabilitation.

Comparative Study of Effectiveness of Yognidra and Antioxidants on Semen Quality in Sub Fertile Male Patients Undergoing IVF Treatment at Wardha Region, India

Background: There are various reasons of infertility in male which can be managed with pharmacotherapy and psychological methods .Physiological and Psychological factors such as low self esteem, stigma, depression anxiety etc which leads to stress contribute to infertility related causes. Yoga (Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation) shows effects on improving psychological factors but no studies are conducted on yognidra related with male infertility. A comparison between yognidra and antioxidant will be efficient in improving quality of semen and can increase ART success rate and Pregnancy incidence by treating psychological and physiological factor.&#x0D; Aim and Objectives: To study the effectiveness of yognidra and antioxidant on semen quality in subfertile male patients undergoing IVF cycles.&#x0D; To sensitize all subfertile males about the study.&#x0D; To assess the effect of yoganidra in subfertile males.&#x0D; To assess the effect of antioxidant in subfertile males.&#x0D; To compare and analyze the semen quality after giving both types of interventions&#x0D; Methodology: 60 infertile patients visiting Infertility clinic Wardha test tube baby centre ,AVBRH, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha will participate in the study. Consent form will be signed by patient. The patients will be divided in to 2 groups of Group number 1 with (30 subjects) antioxidants and Group number 2 will be given (30 subjects) Yognidra. Comprehensive history of patient will be taken in the prescribed format and external genitalia will be clinically examined at Surgery OPD. Study the semen quality and divide according to WHO criteria .Assessment and comparison of semen quality of both the groups before and after intervention .Data of two groups will be analysed and compared.&#x0D; Expected Results: The study shows a comparison between yognidra and antioxidant will be efficient in improving quality of semen and can increase ART success rate and Pregnancy incidence by treating psychological and physiological factor.&#x0D; Conclusion: The current research study will help to understand and explore the utility of yognidra at Infertility clinics and assist practitioner to engage subfertile couples undergoing IVF treatment in the practice of these technique. This study will enhance the quality of support programmes and psychological research. Incorporating psychological intervention provided by yognidra will act as a complementary therapy during infertility treatment.

YOGA PRANAYAMA LOWERS THE RISK OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR IN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS

Introduction:The main problem that often occurs in schizophrenic patients is violent behavior. As a result of violent behavior can hurt or injure yourself or others. Handling violent behavior is done by a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy intervention. One of the management of violent behavior through individual psychotherapy is physical activity in the form of pranayama yoga exercises. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Pranayama yoga on the risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic clients.Method :This type of pre-experimental research, using a One-group pre-post test design. The number of samples is 20 people with simple random sampling. Result : Data collection uses observation sheets. The mean symptom of the risk of violent behavior pre-test of 13.55 including the risk of moderate violent behavior. The average post-test of 5.50 included the risk of mild violent behavior. Paired t test statistic results obtained p value &lt;0.05 means that there are significant differences in symptoms of risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic patients pre-test and post-test it shows there is an influence of pranayama yoga on symptoms of risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic patients. Physical exercise through pranayama yoga exercises in general can reduce physiological stimulation and tension so as to reduce patient anger.Discussion : Based on these results it is recommended that setting a routine schedule for schizophrenics in the Mental Hospital.Introduction:The main problem that often occurs in schizophrenic patients is violent behavior. As a result of violent behavior can hurt or injure yourself or others. Handling violent behavior is done by a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy intervention. One of the management of violent behavior through individual psychotherapy is physical activity in the form of pranayama yoga exercises. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Pranayama yoga on the risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic clients.Method :This type of pre-experimental research, using a One-group pre-post test design. The number of samples is 20 people with simple random sampling. Result : Data collection uses observation sheets. The mean symptom of the risk of violent behavior pre-test of 13.55 including the risk of moderate violent behavior. The average post-test of 5.50 included the risk of mild violent behavior. Paired t test statistic results obtained p value &lt;0.05 means that there are significant differences in symptoms of risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic patients pre-test and post-test it shows there is an influence of pranayama yoga on symptoms of risk of violent behavior in schizophrenic patients. Physical exercise through pranayama yoga exercises in general can reduce physiological stimulation and tension so as to reduce patient anger.Discussion : Based on these results it is recommended that setting a routine schedule for schizophrenics in the Mental Hospital.

Effect of Yoga Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) on the Vagus Nerve in Countering Major Depression and Related Ailments; A Literature Review

Effect of Yoga Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) on the Vagus Nerve in Countering Major Depression and Related Ailments; A Literature Review

Effect of Yoga Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) on the Vagus Nerve in Countering Major Depression and Related Ailments; A Literature Review

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major psychiatric condition associated with functional impairment and high levels of morbidity and mortality (M. Li, 2015) (Lohoff, 2010). It is characterized by mode alterations, diminished interests, impaired cognitive function and vegetative symptoms such as disturbed sleep and appetite changes (Christian Otte, 2016) are common patients suffering from MDD. Our nervous system is built around the balance and harmony of two opposing activities (Laurie Kelly McCorry, 2007). 1. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is associated with the fight or flight response. 2. The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is associated with relaxation, digestion, and regeneration. These two systems are meant to work in rhythmic alternation, a process that supports healthy rhythms of alertness and restfulness that facilitate physical and mental health (Shah, 2018). In order to treat ailments such as MDD, many techniques are used to stimulate the vagus nerve for better functioning (Bruno Bonaz, 2018). Different forms of pranayama tends to activate different branches of the autonomic nervous system, this causes positive changes to the oxygen consumption, metabolism and skin resistance. The literature evidence gathered states that the mechanisms of the vagul nerve stimulation helps in the parasympathetic activation in an event of stress depression and major depression. When the pranayam is mixed with certain yogic asana’s while controlling the breath, it seems to have a better countering of MDD and related disorders.

Inhaled nasopharyngeal nitric oxide concentrations during unilateral nostril breathing – A pilot study

The yogic pranayama technique of unilateral nostril breathing (UNB) has previously demonstrated improvements in language and anxiety in stroke sufferers, as well as reduced blood pressure and increased heart rate in normal healthy adults. The nose typically passes different amounts of air through each nostril with the greater amount of air passing through the ‘patent’ side, and a lesser amount through the ‘congested’ side. Each side of the nose periodically takes turns at carrying the dominant tidal air flow in what is termed the’ nasal cycle’. The nasal sinuses are a rich source of inhaled nitric oxide, a colourless and odourless gas that acts as a bronchodilator, vasodilator, and neurotransmitter. Nasal derived nitric oxide (NO) may contribute to the benefits attributed to UNB. This investigation seeks to assess the influence the nasal cycle has on inhaled nasopharyngeal NO concentrations during UNB by comparing unobstructed bilateral nostril breathing to patent-side and congested-side UNB in healthy individuals demonstrating a nasal cycle.After determining the patent and congested nasal sides in healthy adult volunteers, and sampling air at both nostrils, nasopharyngeal inhaled NO concentrations were then assessed during normal nasal at-rest tidal breathing during three different nasal breathing states: first both nostrils, then allocated in randomised order, patent side only, and congested side with only UNB.Nasopharyngeal NO concentrations were found to be consistently higher on both exhalation and inhalation during congested side UNB, when compared with either unilateral patent side UNB or breathing through both nostrils.

Glycemic Response is Improved by Breathing Exercises

The effects of slow breathing on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity was the subject of the first systematic study of the literature. While several studies have looked at the impact of yoga on people with diabetes, only a handful have focused on the isolation of slow breathing as the primary factor in their involvement. While it's impossible to differentiate yoga's exercise-related effects from its glycemic control effects, there's a lot of evidence that a breathing intervention will improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control. This happens to be true of both stable and diabetic people, both acutely and chronically. Yoga pranayama and the deep breathing techniques that are central to yoga are a surprisingly low-cost and under-utilized intervention for people suffering from glycemic control and insulin sensitivity issues. To better understand the effect of respiratory regulation on glucose metabolism and insulin response, more research on pranayama and slow breathing manoeuvres is required

Pengaruh Yoga Pranayama Terhadap Nyeri Persalinan Kala I Fase Aktif

Background: Childbirth is a physiological thing where there is a series of processes that end with the release of the conception by the mother. The labor process is identical with the pain that will be experienced. All women who give birth will experience pain during labor and statistically, labor pain cannot be tolerated by two out of three mothers. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Pranayama Yoga on First Stage Childbirth Pain. Methods: Pre-experimental research design with one group pretest posttest design. This research will be carried out for first-time active mothers in Midwife Independent Practice in November-December 2018. The sample that will be used in this study are all first-phase active mothers in Midwife Independent Practice in November-December 2018. Results: The results of this study are partly Most respondents experienced severe pain before being given Yoga Pranayama as many as 27 people (90%), and most respondents experienced moderate pain after being given yoga pranayama as many as 16 people (53.3%). The results of this study found that there was an influence of Pranayama Yoga on Active Stage I Stage Pain Pain with a value of p 0.00, indicating there was an influence of Pranayama Yoga on Phase I Active Stage Pain in Midwife Independent Practice with a value of 0.00 &lt;0.05. Conclusion: There is a significant effect of Yoga Pranayama on the Pain of the Active Phase I Labor.