Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2019

An integrated approach towards improving lung functions by laughter yoga

Dr. Sushama R Dugad, Dr. Sonal C. Gawande, Dr. Nilesh P Patil, Dr. Preeti Bajaj

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Objective: Laughter is the best simplest natural cheapest preventive medicine beå today’s lifestyle as well as cost of living. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of simulated laughter (laughter yoga) by performing simple spirometry (lung function tests) before and after laughter yoga session, to analyze potential benefits perceived by participants on physical well–being and impact of group dynamics on perceiving regular exercise schedules. Method–The subjects participated in pre and post laughter yoga assessed by doing simple spirometry& compared the values of FEV1, FEV1%,(Forced expiratory 1 second,)volume in FVC, .FVC% (Forced vital capacity ), & PEFR(Peak expiratory flow rate) pre & post laughter yoga. Simultaneously participants were monitored for vital parameters related changes and group climate score survey was also conducted. Conclusion:–There is significant post laughter yoga improvement in values of FVC, .FVC%, FEV1, FEV1% & PEFR.Also there are multifactorial benefits of laughter yoga on preservation and boosting functional capacity of lung. Hence accepting laughter yoga as a medical science must be proposed. Key words:– laughter yoga, simulated laughter, Lung function tests, FEV 1, FEV1%,(Forced expiratory 1 second,) FVC, FVC% ,(Forced vital capacity ), PEFR, (Peak expiratory flow rate)group cohesion

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AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TOWARDS IMPROVING LUNG FUNCTIONS BY LAUGHTER YOGA, Dr.Sushama R Dugad, Dr.Sonal C.Gawande, Dr.Nilesh P Patil, Dr.Preeti Bajaj INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-2 | February-2019

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