Effect of Yogic Practices With and Without Mantra Chanting on Selected Physical Variables among the Female Geriatric People

Abstract :

The e aim of this study e is to e find e out e the effect e of yogic practices with and without mantra chanting on the
selected physical variables among the female geriatric people. The subjects (n= 45) are randomly assigned to three equal groups of fifteen each. The experimental groups are participated in their respective Pawanamuktasana series, Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation and Relaxation with and without mantra chanting for a period of twelve weeks. The results proved that the yogic practices with and without mantra chanting group has been increased significantly on the physical variables (p< 0.05). It is also found that Exp.Group – I – Yogic practices with mantra chanting group and Exp.Group – II – Yogic practices without mantra chanting group are significantly better than the Control Group and it is normalized the physical variables. It was concluded that the Yogic practices with and without mantra chanting can be implemented among the female geriatric people.

Author Name : Chandrasekaran.M.R & Dr. V.Duraisami

Keywords: Pawanamuktasana series, Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation and mantra chanting, Physical variables.