INFLUENCE OF MANAVALAKALAI AND ASANAS ON BREATH HOLDINGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

N. DEVI M; Dr. G.R. VALLIAMMAL

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

INFLUENCE OF MANAVALAKALAI AND ASANAS ON BREATH HOLDINGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

N. Devi M, Dr. G. R. Valliammal

Abstract :

Purpose: This study was conducted to view the influence of Manavalakalai and Asanas for the college students who are having the respiratory problems. Methodology: For the study, 45 college boys and girls of the ratio 2:1 from in and around Coimbatore were selected as subjects. Their age ranged between 18 to 23 years. The subjects have been divided into three groups each consisting of 15 members. Experimental Group I went on Manavalakalai training only; Experimental Group II went on only different types of asanas for 8 weeks. ControlledGroup were not given any practices or asanas. Results: The study showed a significant improvement in the eath holding capacity of the Experimental Groups I, II subjects than the Controlled group. Through the Manavalakalai and asana practices their eathing has improved a lot. Conclusion: It has been concluded that Manavalakalai helps in improving the eath holding capacity and reduce the respiratory problems.