Effect of yoga on physical and physiological parameters

Abstract

Yoga is an ancient science which is practiced by an individual as a physical and mental exercise to become fit and healthy. In current study we perform various YOGA exercises to see its effects on various physiological parameters. The main objective of this study is to analyze the effect of karma yoga on physical (strength of quadriceps group of muscles) and physiological parameters such as blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2), heart rate and blood pressure. Healthy subjects are selected randomly for yoga session. SpO2, heart rates are measured using pulse oximeter and blood pressure using blood pressure apparatus. We used Electromyogram (EMG) acquisition and analysis software to acquire EMG signal from the quadriceps muscle. The variations in the physical and physiological parameters after performing karma yoga for a period of time are observed. The study concludes that there is a significant improvement in the strength of quadricep muscle but reduction in the pulse rate, SpO2, systolic and diastolic blood pressure after practicing the scheduled yoga. The significant results of these experiments show that if yoga exercises will be performed by any individual then its helps in improving their physiological parameters.