Open AccessEffect of Pranayama and Suryanamaskar on Pulmonary Functions in Medical Students
Author(s) -
Prasanna Karthik
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/10281.5344
Subject(s) - medicine , isometric exercise , tidal volume , physical therapy , lung volumes , respiratory system , lung
Pranayama improved lung functions in numerous studies. Yoga involve isometric contraction and improves skeletal muscle strength. Yoga training improves the strength of expiratory as well as inspiratory muscles.