Effect of Pranayama and Suryanamaskar on Pulmonary Functions in Medical Students

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Authors

Prasanna Karthik · Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute

Abstract

There is a statistically significant increase in all the above mentioned pulmonary functions following yoga training. Yoga practice can be advocated to improve pulmonary functions in healthy individuals and hence to prevent respiratory diseases in future.

Topics & Keywords

Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Exercise and Physiological Responses Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

Volume 8, Issue 12, pp. BC04-6

DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10281.5344

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