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Effect of Yoga Life Style Intervention on Body Weight and Blood Chemistry of Middle Aged Women
Authors: Kumar, M.; Sukh, P.; Jagbir; and Singh, D.
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The present study aims to determine the effects of Yoga on body weight and blood chemistry [total
cholesterol level, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and serum triglyceride
levels] of middle aged women. The sample for the study comprises of 50 females between the ages of 40 to
55 years. Sample was further divided into two groups (i) Experimental group (N=25), (ii) Control group
(N=25). The subjects of the Experimental group went through a Yogic intervention for six months under the
direct supervision of researchers. They performed – Dhanurasana, Bhujagasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana,
Chakarasana, Shalabhasana, Paschimotanasana, Purnmatsyandrasana and Nadishodhana, Sithali, Sitakari,
Brahmari, Bhastrika and Kapalbhati Paranayama early in the morning at 5.00 to 6.00 a.m. daily in the campus
of C.R. College of Education. The Control group was engaged in daily routine work.The subjects of both the
groups were tested before and after the experimental period of three months. The data was analyzed
statistically by applying t-test. The results show that the Yoga helped the Experimental group effectively in
decreasing the body weight, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides whereas on HDL, no significant effect
was obtained. No significant changes were observed in the Control group. It is concluded that Yoga
intervention helped in decreasing the body weight and improving the lipid profile of middle aged women
which is beneficial for healthy life.
Key Words: Body weight, total cholesterol, low density lipo protein (LDL), high density lipo protein
(HDL) and serum triglyceride