Effect of Six Weeks Yogasana Training on Selected Physiological Parameters

There are number of reports on effect of yoga training on pulmonary functions, but very few studies have been undertaken on effect of yoga on Handgrip strength Handgrip endurance and Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). 34 volunteers subjects [15 Males and 19 Females] attending Pattanjali yoga training Institute at M.E.S high school, Davangere in the age group of 20-60 years were selected for the study. Subjects underwent Yogasana training for about 6 weeks. Yoga training produced statistically significant increase in Handgrip strength and PEFR. Handgrip Endurance though increased after yoga training was not statistically significant. Study shows that Yogasana practices for about 6 weeks has marked effect on Physiological functions and improves lung functions, strength of skeletal muscle, inspiratory and expiratory muscles and Endurance.