Author(s): Karunesh Kumar and Baljinder Singh Bal

Abstract: Study aim: This study aims to assess the effects of a 12-week yogic practice program on respiratory indices, specifically, Tidal Volume (Vt), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) and Vital Capacity (VC), among university-level female students. Material and Methods: A total of 120 female students from the Department of Physical Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, aged between 21 and 26 years, participated in this study. They were purposively divided into an experimental group (N1=60) and a control group (N2=60). The experimental group underwent a 12-week yogic practice program, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Respiratory indices were measured using standard spirometric techniques before and after the intervention. Statistical techniques: The normality of data was checked by using the Shapiro-Wilk test of normality. The Paired-Samples t-test was included in the present study. The statistical techniques were used to analyze the data on Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: The results revealed significant improvements in the experimental group for all measured respiratory indices. Tidal Volume (Vt) increased from 388.82±9.87 mL to 405.50±11.67 mL (p< 0.05). Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) improved from 0.7792±0.2145 L to 0.9172±0.1844 L (p< 0.05). Vital Capacity (VC) increased from 3.295±0.230 L to 3.720±0.320 L (p< 0.05). The control group showed minimal changes in these indices. Conclusions: The 12-week yogic practice program effectively enhanced respiratory indices among university-level female students. These findings support the incorporation of yogic practices into wellness programs to improve respiratory health and overall physical well-being. Future research should explore the long-term benefits of such interventions and their applicability to diverse populations.

DOI: 10.33545/27077012.2024.v5.i2c.293

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