Effect of Pranayama on Breath Holding Time of College Students
S. K. Patel, S. Srivastava
Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities March 31, 2024 DOI: 10.55544/ijrah.4.2.14 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 25 |
| Population | Healthy male participants aged 21 to 26 years |
| Intervention | Pranayama |
| Duration | 12-week intervention |
| Topics | Breathwork |
| Key findings | Breath-holding duration increased significantly after 12 weeks of pranayama practice compared with baseline, suggesting improved respiratory function. |
Abstract
Context: Pranayama is a method for regulating and manipulating breath and meditation. It enables individuals to achieve a state of profound relaxation while maintaining mental alertness. Recent research on the effects of yoga on the respiratory system over the long term has shown promising results.
Aim: This study's primary objective was to assess pranayama's impact on breath holding time. Settings and Design The present investigation entail the examination of a group of 25 male participants who exhibited good health and fell within the age range of 21 to 26 years. Methods and Material: The participants who met the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria were subjected to a 15-minute pranayama session facilitated by a yoga instructor over a period of 12 weeks. Respiratory functioning before and after yoga was assessed using measurements of breath-holding duration. The parameters were analyzed using the student t-test.
Results: The breath-holding duration have shown a notable increase compared to the period before engaging in yoga practice.
Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate the positive impacts of consistent engagement in pranayama on respiratory functioning.
Comparable studies
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