Effects of Asanas and Pranayam on Cardiorespiratory Parameters of the Body

The study was undertaken 50 individuals of age 40–60 years in distt Ambala. The effect of various asanas and kriyas was studied for the period of six months. Individuals were divided into two groups i.e. Yogic group and Non-yogic group. At the first day of study, both groups were called to the training room and their biological parameters like age, body weight, height, and body mass index (BMI), BP, Heart rate etc were measured on basis of tests and questionnaire. The two groups was examinedon regular basis to see the effect of various asanas and kriyas on their physiological variables. One group i.e yogic group was asked to perform suggested asanas and pranayam whereas other group did not carry out any activity. The following results were obtained which were statistically significant among yogic and non yogic groups. Yoga practice leads to decrease in heart rate and blood pressure studied the effect of dhanurasan, utkatanasan and sarvangasan, also breathing techniques like kapalbhati and bhasrika is carried over individuals and found significant decrease in heart rate and systolic blood pressure. It was observed that six months yoga practice leads to increase n cardiac output, Vital capacity and lung volume. Certain asanas and pranayam have wide influence on decrease in heart rate and Systolic blood pressure. Cardiac output increases with performance of kapalbhati and dhanurasan.