Essay On Pranava Yoga

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Pranava yoga is one of the most popular pranayama yogic exercises. The present study was done to find out direct effect of Pranava yoga on cardiac output and peripheral resistance by using Impedance Cardiovasograph (Nivomon, L&T Medical’s). One hundred asymptomatic healthy male subjects, aged 17-23 years, participated voluntarily in the present study. Cardiac output, systemic peripheral resistance and other cardiovascular parameters were measured before and after Pranava yoga of 15 minutes. Statistically significant decrement was observed in all cardiovascular parameters after Pranava yoga but decrement was more pronounced in systolic blood pressure (SBP), heart rate (HR) , cardiac output (CO), stroke volume (SV), cardiac index (CI), …show more content…

In the present scenario people have to face challenges at every step of life, which create a stressful life to a person. Failure to cope with stress leads to depression, anxiety and related disorders. Some studies have shown that people having spiritual life style are able to face the day to day stress more efficiently. Yoga and meditation are practiced from Vedic period in ancient India. Various methods of yoga and meditation are described in Upnishads and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These also consist of chanting of various mantras and performing Hawan etc. These meditation and yoga practices were performed daily as part of religious act in ancient India, but not common in present days in majority of population 1. However now again practice of yoga and meditation is becoming popular throughout the world including India for improving the quality of life 2, 3,. Many researches have proven multiple beneficial effects of yoga and meditation. Awareness and control over breathing is the key feature of yogic exercises. Yoga is claimed to be very effective in relaxing the mind and body. It has

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