Effect of Pranayama on Breath Holding Time of School Going Children of Mahilpur

Abstract

Background - The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of 8 weeks yoga practices (Pranayama) on Breath holding capacity of school going children of Mahilpur.Methods - The method of this study was experimental research and sample were 30 students of senior secondary school of Mahilpur (12-15 Aged). Thirty subjects were randomized into two groups experimental group accomplished yoga practice (Pranayama) for eight weeks.Statistical Technique - Paired sample’t’ test was used to analyzed the data of the study in use of SPSS software. Result- it showed that eight weeks pranayama significantly increased the breath holding time of school children.Recommendation- it is also recommended other parameters of respiratory system need to investigate for further information of Mahilpur

Keyword: Pranayama, Breath holding time, Yogic exercise.