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The Impact of Selected Yoga Techniques on Pulmonary Disorders

K. Ramesh Babu null, Murali Krishna Ganta1 null, K Ramesh Babu2 null

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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 15(2):p 57-61, January-March 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.15222.5

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Murali Krishna Ganta, K Ramesh Babu/The Impact of Selected Yoga Techniques on Pulmonary Disorders/Indian J Ancien Med Yog. 2022;15(2): 57–61
 

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Received : January 05, 2022         Accepted : February 06, 2022          Published : May 30, 2022

Abstract

Breathing supports life, Controlled breathing brings bliss and keeps sound. It clears the mind and quiets every one of the feelings thus it can help in the arrival of the vitalizing progression of energy inside us. Air contamination is liable for different respiratory infections like nasal sensitivity, asthma, chronic bronchitis and lung cancer. Several scientific studies had proven that yoga has improved pulmonary parameters in healthy as well as diseased individuals. It helps in expansion of vital volume, tidal volume, FeV1, Fev1/FVC Ratio, expiratory reserve volume, breath holding time and numerous other pulmonary parameters. These progressions propose an expected preventive and helpful part of yoga in pulmonary disorders. Past research studies report that numerous individuals with serious respiratory diseases have found solutions in yoga. It has been proven that the yogic research helps in prevention, control and recovery of numerous respiratory illnesses. Yogic techniques such as Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas and meditation helps in improving pulmonary health. Asanas includes Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Matsyasana and Sarpasana; Pranayama includes Anuloma-Viloma, Bhastrika and Bramari; kriyas includes Neti, Dhauti and Kapalabhati; Meditation includes OM meditation and SO-HAM meditation these techniques help in cleansing and enhancing the function of airway epithelium in innate immunity and host defence against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and cystic fibrosis

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Murali Krishna Ganta, K Ramesh Babu/The Impact of Selected Yoga Techniques on Pulmonary Disorders/Indian J Ancien Med Yog. 2022;15(2): 57–61
 

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January 05, 2022 February 06, 2022 May 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.15222.5

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Breathing Timing ParametersCOPDPulmonary DiseasesYogic Techniques and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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