Abstract :
The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of yogic practices on selected physiological and psychological variables among female geriatric people. The study was conducted on 40 geriatric people in totally two groups, namely, control & experimental group. Experimental group consisted of 15 geriatric people. They underwent eight weeks practice in Pawanamuktasana series, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Relaxation whereas the control group did not undergo any type of training. Physiological and psychological variables were measured before and after the experimentation using the standardized tests and standard/modified questionnaires. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) analyzed the data and it was concluded that the Pawanamuktasana series, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Relaxation had significant of (P < 0.05) effect on physiological and psychological variables among geriatric people.
Author Name : Chandrasekaran.M.R & Dr. V.Duraisami
Keywords: Geriatric, Pawanamuktasana series, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation, physiological and psychological variables.
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