Effect of pranayam on physiological and psychological variables of school children of gulf region

The purpose ofthe study was to determine the effects of pranayam on physiological and psychological variables of school going children of Gulf region. The study was delimited to the students of Azzan Bin Qais International School, Muscat, Oman and Indian High School, Dubai U.A.E. in the age ranging from 14–17 years. Total 30 subjects were divided into three different groups equally i. e. two ex peri mental group and one control group consisting 10 subjects each. Physiological and Psychological variables selectedfor the purpose ofthis study were Vital Capacity, Resting Respiratory Rate, Haemoglobin Percentage and State Anxiety, Sports Self Confidence, Concentration respectively. Suryabhedan and Sitali pranayam techniques were used. Significant difference was found in vital capacity and resting respiratory rate, haemoglobin percentage and concentration whereas no difference was appeared in State Anxiety and Sports Self Confidence.