TO STUDY THE EFFICACY OF CLASSICAL HATA YOGA TRAINING ON ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS AMONG HEALTHY ADULTS.

Dr.vijaya Kumar P s, Sahana A U

Abstract


Background: Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Over weight and obesity have reached the epidemic proportion globally, thus posing a growing threat to the health of the young population. Studies have shown that yoga practices reduce anthropometric parameters and improve metabolic status. Objective: The aims of the study was to study the effect of classical hata yoga training program on anthropometric variables in healthy adults. Materials and Methods:  In this interventional study with a pre-post design on 34 healthy adult participants, were taught classical hata yoga training module. Assessment were carried out on the 1st  and 45th  day of the program, using a  BMI, waist, hip circumferences and mid-arm circumference were assessed. Results: Significant reduction in BMI, waist, hip and mid arm circumferences respectively (p<0.00). Conclusion: This study provides evidence that classical hata yoga training is a preventive program for metabolic syndrome and obesity.


Keywords


BMI- Body mass index, Mid-arm circumference, Waist circumference, Hip circumference, Classical hata yoga.

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