EFFECTS OF 12 WEEKS OF YOGA TRAINING ON RESTING HEART RATE OF COLLEGE GIRLS

Prof. Brij Bhushan Singh and Ms. Shubi Mirja

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of yoga training program on resting heart rate. Selection of Subjects: Total 15 female subjects who were studying in Tikaram Degree College, Aligarh, were randomly selected for this study. Their age was ranged in between 18-25 years. Selection of Variables: Resting Heart Rate of female students was selected for this study. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that there would be significant effect of yoga training on the Resting Heart Rate of the female students Statistic: For analysis of the data Mean & SD were calculated and to examine the effect of yoga training program on the chosen variables. Paired t test was applied, and level of confidence was set at .05 level. Results: Significant difference was observed in the pre and post experimental  means of heart rate of yoga training group. It was concluded that yoga training caused significant change in the Heart Rate.

Key Notes: Yoga, Asana, Pranayama and Heart Rate.