To Study the Effect of Yoga Exercise “Pranayama” Breathing Exercises and Meditation on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Young Healthy Volunteers

Mohan, Rakesh; Kumar, Anil; Ahanger, Ali. Md; Bansal, Sanjiv; Sonia, Sonia

doi:10.14260/jemds/2017/54

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“…Several oriental techniques, such as qigong or yoga [ 12 ], and more specifically pranayama, involve controlled breathing. The practice of pranayama has been shown to increase forced vital capacity, decrease systolic and diastolic blood pressure [ 13 ], improve arterial oxygen saturation [ 14 ] and reduce stress [ 15 ]. In this way, it may increase tolerance to hypoxia.…”

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Ventilatory Pattern Influences Tolerance to Normobaric Hypoxia in Healthy Adults

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Introduction: Tolerance to breathing in conditions with a decreased oxygen ratio is subject-specific. A normobaric hypoxia tolerance test (NHTT) is performed to assess the ability of each individual, as this may be influenced by genetic or personal factors such as age or gender. The aim of this study is to test the influence of deep breathing on hypoxia tolerance time. Material and methods: A total of 45 subjects (21 parachutists and 24 students) performed two NHTTs at 5050 m altitude (iAltitude). Arterial (SatO2) and muscle (SmO2) oxygen saturation were monitored with the Humon Hex® device. The first NHTT was performed with free breathing, without any instructions; and the second NHTT was performed with wide, slow, diaphragmatic breathing. The NHTT was terminated at the end of 10 min or when a value of less than 83% was obtained. Results: The first NHTT was completed by 38.1% of parachutist and 33.3% of students while the second NHTT was completed by 85.7% and 75%, respectively. In the second NHTT, both parachutists and students had a significantly (p = 0.001) longer duration compared to the first NHTT. SmO2 and SatO2 values also increased significantly (p < 0.001) in both groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Performing controlled diaphragmatic breathing is successful in increasing hypoxia tolerance time and/or SatO2 values.

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confidence: 99%

Ventilatory Pattern Influences Tolerance to Normobaric Hypoxia in Healthy Adults

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To Study the Effect of Yoga Exercise “Pranayama” Breathing Exercises and Meditation on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Young Healthy Volunteers

Abstract: BACKGROUNDPranayama is a Yogic technique in which breathing is controlled voluntarily. Aim-To study the effect of yoga exercise ("Pranayama" breathing exercise) and meditation on cardiorespiratory parameters in young healthy volunteers.

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Ventilatory Pattern Influences Tolerance to Normobaric Hypoxia in Healthy Adults

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