Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on the Acoustic and Aerodynamic Parameters of Voice in Normophonic Females

Usha, M.; Bhat, Jayashree S.; Radish, Kumar B.; Bajaj, Gagan; Shruthi, Poovitha; Nayak, Priyanka Suresh; Rasheeka, Saniya Mariam

doi:10.1155/2018/4176803

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“…Another study [17] was done in individuals who practiced Bhramari Pranayama and adjudged that mean MPD increased for all vowels after practicing Bhramari pranayama. A study [18] on the result of aerobic training and hatha yoga on vital capacity, found out that Aerobic training, hatha yoga, and blend of aerobic and hatha yoga training added significant outcome on the vital capacity of the experimental group.…”

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Effect of practicing Yoga on Aerodynamic measures of Voice

H.R

Jog

2020

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Yoga is a Sanskrit word which interprets to the meaning “the unity of body and mind”. It is a blend of breathing drills, physical stances, and contemplation, and has been practiced in eastern conventional medicine for more than thousands of years [1]. A modest effort was taken in this study to examine the effect of Long term yoga training on Aerodynamic measures and also to compare and contrast these measures between individuals who practice yoga and who don’t. A total of 120 phonation samples were obtained from participants who practice yoga and who don’t between the age ranges of 20-40 years. Samples assessing respiratory capacities were also taken from the above subjects. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference [p<0.05] between control group and experimental group for all parameters. Significant difference was also seen between genders [p<0.05]. Significant difference was seen in gender within control group [p=0.02] and also within experimental group [p=0.00]. The prevailing study establishes a positive correlation between practicing yoga and betterment in aerodynamic capacities. The results declare that there was significant escalation in vital capacity, maximum phonation duration, phonation quotient and mean air flow rate for individuals who practice regular yoga when compared to people who don’t. The outcome of the present study is a preliminary step towards creating evidence base for the practice of yoga towards overall aerodynamic improvement in healthy adults

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Effect of practicing Yoga on Aerodynamic measures of Voice

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2020

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“…This indicates that the practice of Bhramari pranayama may be helpful in improving the respiratory phonatory coordination and also that with extensive practice one can achieve breathe control. [37] Bhramari Pranayama and Yoga Nidra if practiced together can significantly alleviate the stress induced changes in cardio-respiratory parameters. Yoga is undoubtedly a trouble-free and cost effective way for reducing damaging effects of stress and if incorporated in our lifestyle yoga can honour us with a long, healthy and disease-free life.…”

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Bhramari Pranayama: A Non-Pharmacological Approach Against Current Coronavirus Disease 19 Pandemic

Garg¹,

Panda

2021

Int J Ayu Pharm Res

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Objective: For maintaining sound physical and mental health it is extremely beneficial for mankind to do pranayama. Prāṇāyāma bring about varying physiological and psychological effects. Pranayama is a branch of yoga practice and also considered as the fourth limb of ancient aṣṭāṅga yoga consisting of breathing techniques. This article aims to attain an insight on the effectiveness of Bhramari Pranayama (Bhr.P) on health and explores its need to be implemented in day to day life as a routine by all individuals in current covid 19 pandemic. Data source: The studies done in previous years were found using Medline, Embase, Google scholar, pub med and manual search. Studies conducted on the health effectiveness of Bhramari Pranayama specifically were included in this study. Review methods: It has been tried to keenly understand the role of Bhramari pranayam in particular and exploring some new concepts related to it in this review. Features of Bhramari Pranayama are dealt in detail with its potential effects on various systems of human body and its potentiality as a therapy tool. Result and conclusion: In the studies incorporated, the Bhramari pranayam practices have shown para-sympathetic dominance. There are some uplifting effects of Bhramari pranayam on different physiological systems. In holistic yoga therapy schedule pranayama is also an integral component which involves slowing down of the normal breathing rate along with an internal awareness and conscious inner focus on the respiration and reduces stress which finally causes improvement in ailments due to covid 19 pandemic.

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“…Humming bee breathing technique has proved to be effective in changing the cardiovascular parameters and pulmonary functions [ [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] ]. Authors have previously reported that humming bee breathing practice resulted in changes in acoustic and aerodynamic parameters of voice, as well as giving a fine resonant voice quality [ 11 ].…”

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Immediate effects of ‘Ujjayi Pranayama’ on aerodynamic, acoustic and self perception parameters of voice in teachers

Usha

Bhat

Kumar

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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

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Background Voice plays a major role in communication, and it reveals the speaker's physical and emotional health, personality, and identity. Professional voice users are dependent on their voice for their livelihood. A minimal change or deviation in their voice can interfere with their career. Since respiration is the source for voice production, good lung capacity and the inspiratory-expiratory ratio are very important in maintaining a good voice quality. Ujjayi Pranayama, an effective breathing technique is targeted in this study. Objective To investigate the immediate effects of Ujjayi pranayama on acoustic, aerodynamic and self-perception parameters of voice in professional voice users. Method Twenty normophonic female teachers performed this breathing technique taught by yoga professional. Parameters of aerodynamic, acoustic, and self-perception were analyzed at pre and post-practice. Results Significant differences in the acoustic variables including intensity and jitter were observed. Aerodynamic parameters have shown significant improvements in the variables including Maximum phonation Duration (MPD), Estimated Subglottal Pressure (ESGP), Laryngeal Conductance (LAC), Laryngeal Resistance (LAR) and Sound Pressure Level (SPL). Among the study participants, 80% have rated the Ujjayi pranayama as useful in prepping their voice for the vocal loading tasks. Conclusion In view of the better objective evidence and significant improvements in the study variables including the participant's self-perception, authors suggest that Ujjayi pranayama can also be used in voice rehabilitation as a vocal warm-up exercise.

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Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on the Acoustic and Aerodynamic Parameters of Voice in Normophonic Females

Cited by 11 publications

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Effect of practicing Yoga on Aerodynamic measures of Voice

Effect of practicing Yoga on Aerodynamic measures of Voice

Bhramari Pranayama: A Non-Pharmacological Approach Against Current Coronavirus Disease 19 Pandemic

Immediate effects of ‘Ujjayi Pranayama’ on aerodynamic, acoustic and self perception parameters of voice in teachers

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