The Impact of Basic Yogic Exercises on Pulmonary Function and Cognitive Performance in Geriatric Population : An Experimental Study

The research, which holds significant implications for geriatric health and wellness, examined the impact of basic yogic exercises on the pulmonary and cognitive functions of 30 elderly persons (15 males and 15 females) aged 60 to 80 years who stayed with their families and in old-age homes. The parameters of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Test were used to measure accessing the Lung Functions and for accessing Cognitive functions before and after 12 weeks of Yoga instruction. The findings, which are of profound importance, suggest a noticeable enhancement in pulmonary and cognitive functions after attaining a 12-week yogic training programme. Statistically significant rises in forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV 1), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), and cognitive functions in terms of Attention and Memory were noticed. The findings indicate that regular and simple yoga enhanced lung and memory functions.