Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
Online published on 13 May, 2016.
The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of pranayama on pulse rate and blood pressure of males of living in North Delhi. A sample of 15 males between the ages of 19 to 27 years were randomly selected. For assessing effect of pranayama on pulse rate and blood pressure, pranayama practice was given through training of six weeks. The data were obtained through pretest and posttest method and were statistically analysed. Significant difference was seen in pulse rate and blood pressure. Pranayama practice helps in improving the pulse rate and blood pressure. Improvement in these variables shows that pranayama practice can increase the efficiency of the subjects.
Pranayama, Pulse rate, Blood Pressure
