Bhastrika Pranayama and Heart Rate Variability
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Yoga is ancient heritage of India that has given man the answers to his spiritual and holistic search for perfect health and well-being. Pranayama, the fourth limb of ashtanga yoga, plays a significant role in maintaining the autonomic functions of an individual. In today’s world of cut throat competition everyone is striving hard to live a natural, healthy and stress free life. Pranayama is a simple and easier way through which one can reduces all his stress, tension and live a healthier disease free life. Aim: To elucidate the effect of bhastrika pranayama on heart rate variability. Material and methods: The study included thirty medical students both male and female of age group 17-21 years. Students practiced bhastrika pranayama twenty five minutes daily for three months. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is measured before, at 6 weeks and at 12weeks of pranayama practice. Parameters included in the study were High Frequency Component (HF), Low Frequency Component (LF) and LF/HF Results: There occurs an insignificant increase in HF component and an insignificant decrease is observed in LF component and LF/HF. Conclusion: Bhastrika pranayama plays a role in altering the various cardio-vascular functions of an individual. Thus helps in improving the quality of life.
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Dr. Sandeep Garg
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