Effect of yoga on indices of cardiovascular system in Maharashtrian adolescent girls

Parkhad, Suchitra B; Palve, Sachin Bhaskar; Chandrashekar, Malavika

doi:10.5455/njppp.2015.5.191020142

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“…[16] Suchitra et al found that a set of asan decreases BP and improves exercise tolerance. [17] However comparative study on asan and pranayam has not been reported in world literature, thereby this study seems to be the first of its kind to be reported in literature. Moreover in our busy lifestyle, practicing asan requires time, space, and comfortable clothes.…”

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Comparative study on the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on cardiovascular response in healthy young volunteers

Vasanthan¹,

Trakroo²,

Bhavanani³

et al. 2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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Background: Cardiovascular morbidity is increasing recently in India. Stress and autonomic dysfunction are associated with cardiovascular morbidity. Yoga is the best lifestyle ever designed. Based on limited scientific research, yoga (meditation, asanas, and pranayamas including relaxation) therapy is known to improve cardiovascular autonomic functions. Aims and Objective: To study and compare the effect of 6 months of training in relaxing asanas and pranayamas on blood pressure (BP), pulse pressure (PP), heart rate (HR), and rate-pressure product (RPP) in young healthy volunteers. Materials and Methods: A total of 109 healthy volunteers aged 20-25 years were divided into 3 groups consisting of asan (n = 38), pranayam (n = 38), and control group (n = 33). The Yoga training was given 25 min/day for 6 days/week for 6 months. Pranayam group received relaxing pranayam (pranav, savitri, nadi shuddhi and chandra nadi), asan group received relaxing asan (pawanmuktasana, balasan, dharnicasan, and shavasan) and waiting list were kept as a control group. The results were statistically compared between groups by analysis of variance and intra-group pre-post comparisons by paired t-test. Results: Post training analysis showed significant decreases in systolic BP and diastolic BP as well as PP, mean arterial pressure and RPP in both asan and pranayam group as compared with control. There was, however, no significant difference between asan and pranayam group. Conclusion: Practising either relaxing asan or pranayam enhances parasympathetic activity and decreases sympathetic activity.

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Comparative study on the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on cardiovascular response in healthy young volunteers

Vasanthan¹,

Trakroo²,

Bhavanani³

et al. 2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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“…This is consistent with study conducted showing effect of yoga on cardiovascular indices in adolescent girls. [30] It is well evident that practicing Pranayamas such as Sudharshan kriya improve cardiac functions. [31] Even though in our study, there was no session as such for Pranayama, we incorporated meditation and found reduction in cardiovascular parameters those were in consistent with study conducted with Pranava yoga in pre-hypertensive patients.…”

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Effect of Balasana on cardiac parameters among healthy medical students

Jabir¹,

Sadananda²,

S³

2017

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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Background: Among many professional courses, MBBS found to be difficult to complete, where students are busy with studies throughout the course. They have less chances of relaxation. Sage Patanjali explained two limbs of Ashtanga yoga, Asanas, and Pranayama that integrate individual's mind and body. Effects of yoga practice include low blood pressure and heart rate, boost circulation and muscle tone. Introduction of stress relieving programs already started in many medical colleges worldwide. In yoga, there are a set of postures to do. If medical students are asked to do whole Asanas, it will be inconvenient for them to practice every day due to paucity of time. The present study focuses exclusively on one Asana that can be incorporated as a day-to-day activity in medical student's busy schedule. Balasana is a simple relaxation position. Combined with proper regulation of breath balasana is supposed to soothe the mind. Aims and Objectives: To study effect of balasana on cardiac parameters among healthy medical students. To compare the effect of balasana among study and control groups. Materials and Methods: Study included 100 medical students, who were selected by volunteer participation and divided into study group (those who do only balasana) and control group (those who lead sedentary life without doing any Asanas). Cardiac parameters such as blood pressure and pulse rate were measured. Results: It was found that there is a significant decrease in cardiovascular parameters such as pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Results of our study showed that there is a significant reduction in cardiovascular parameters among the balasana group.

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Effect of yoga on indices of cardiovascular system in Maharashtrian adolescent girls

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Comparative study on the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on cardiovascular response in healthy young volunteers

Comparative study on the effect of yogic relaxing asanas and pranayamas on cardiovascular response in healthy young volunteers

Effect of Balasana on cardiac parameters among healthy medical students

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