Effect of pranayama on pulmonary function in normal healthy individuals

Dr Hari Babu.K.V; Dr Pooja Arya Singh; Dr Thangamani Ramalingam

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Effect of pranayama on pulmonary function in normal healthy individuals

Dr Hari Babu. K. V, Dr Pooja Arya Singh, Dr Thangamani Ramalingam

Abstract :

Background:YOGA is the science practiced in India since ancient times. Yoga means ‘union’ union of mind, body and spirit of creation–the ones of all things. Modern medical science tries to achieve optimum physical & mental health of individual through preventive, curative, promotive approach. Pranayama improves overall performance of the body. The regular practice of pranayama increases chest wall expansion and almost all lung functions. The beneficial effect of different pranayama is well reported and has sound scientific basis. Pranayama makes efficient use of abdominal and diaphragmatic muscles and improves the respiratory apparatus .Pranayama is a form of respiratory exercise has shown to improve various respiratory parameter such as rate of respiration, force vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) and eath holding time. Purpose: Present study will be undertaken to study the effect of pranayama on pulmonary function in healthy young individuals. To analyze the effect of on peak expiratory flow rates and eath holding time in healthy individuals who are performing “Pranayama”. Method:The study sample subjects were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria through simple random sampling method Conclusion:Present study concludes that Pranayama seems to be beneficial in pulmonary function.