Abstract

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF BHASTRIKA PRANAYAMA ON BLOOD PRESSSURE

*Dr. Santosh K. Bangar, Dr. Sarika S. Bangar, Dr. Yogesh K. Shewale

ABSTRACT

Yoga and Pranayama had been proven very effective for improving health as well as preventing the disease. Pranayama is among the Ashtanga (eight aspects) Yoga which means the breathing exercises. Pranayama contains two words namely Prana (Vital force) and Yama (Control). Regularly practicing Pranayama has proven positive response on respiratory system and cardiovascular system. Bhastrika is one type of Pranayama. In Bhastrika Pranayama complete inhaling and exhaling done so that maximum amount of the oxygen was taken by body. It helps to throw out toxins and cures illnesses of respiratory tract. In present study the effect of bhastrika pranayama were seen on the Yoga Sadhaka. Blood pressure is recorded before and after of conducting Bhastrika Pranayama on 20 subjects. The difference between mean of systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after pranayama is significant in statistical parameters as P value is <0.05. It is observed that Bhastrika Pranayama increases the diastolic as well as systolic blood pressure. This is due to increased respiratory rate and also excessive pressure created in the lungs.

Keywords: Bhastrika, Blood Pressure, Diastolic, Pranayama, Systolic.