YOGA AND PRANAYAM

Dharmesh Kaswala, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Jun 13, 2022

"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related symptoms are the most common gastric problems encountered frequently. A 62-year-old male presented with a history of heartburn followed by dysphagia. The patient was advised to continue treatment of a high dose of PPI. With PPI, the patient began to practice Yoga exercises, including Kapalbhati Pranayama and Agnisar Kriya. Patient showed dramatic clinical improvement, with reduction in bravi scores and improvement in esophagitis grading.

Sümbüle Köksoy, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Jun 13, 2022

"Tinnitus is a perception of sound in the absence of an external source and is a distressing issue. This study was done to investigate the effects of yoga in chronic subjective tinnitus patients. Yoga consisted of body exercises (Asana), breathing (Pranayama), and meditation (Shavasana and Yoga Nidra). As a result, there were statistically significant differences in the stress, handicap, and severity scores.

Jeanette Sealy, Yogainternational.cm

Jun 13, 2022

"The study by the International Yoga Journal is a few designed to test the efficacy of Yoga in eldercare settings; however, there is a robust body of research on how breathing practices and meditation can benefit both brain and nervous system function. The participants practiced Yoga daily for six months. The yoga practice provided moments of joy, success, consistency, relief, and rest.

Sneha A. Tayade, iamj.in

Jun 13, 2022

"Yoga is one of the contributing branches of Ayurveda that helps improve the digestive system. Specific poses in Yogasanas are known to combat digestive issues and improve digestion. It improves mental well-being, postures and and digestive process, thus indirectly preventing digestive disorders. Yogasanas works with the effectiveness of their positions. So, different kind of Yogasanas have different effects on digestive system.

Kimberly R Middleton, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sep 8, 2021

A convenience sample of 20 minority adults diagnosed with either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis undergoes an 8-week program of yoga classes in a pilot study. The Yoga classes included various Asanas like Savasana, Sitting poses, Standing poses, extended leg poses, Spinal twists, etc. Acceptability is determined by response/retention rates, positive qualitative data, and continuing yoga practice after three months.

Mangesh A. Bankar, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sep 8, 2021

Sleep disturbances and decline in physical functionality are common conditions associated with aging. NCBI conduct a study to evaluate the effect of long-term Yoga exercises on sleep quality and quality. The data were collected from older adults aged 60 years or more living in Nagpur. He was recommended Tadasana, Atkinson, Parivrtta Trikonasan, etc. The addition of regular Yoga exercises can help achieve good sleep quality.