Efficacy of Yoga Therapy on Selected Bio-Chemical Variables among Middle Aged Hypertensive Women

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to find out the efficacy of yoga therapy on selected bio-chemical variables among middle aged hypertensive women. To facilitate the study, 30 subjects were selected at random from Chennai city only. Their age were ranged between 30-45 years old. They were assigned into two groups as yoga therapy group and control group. All the subjects were tested prior to and immediately after the 6 weeks treatment in progression to bio-chemical variables such as low density lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol. The initial and final scores in selected bio-chemical variables were put in-to statistical treatment using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to find out the significant mean differences. Systematic six weeks of yoga therapy reduced the LDL and cholesterol more than the control group.

Author Name : Dr.S.Selvalakshmi

Keywords: Yoga Theraphy, LDL, Cholesterol, Hypertension.


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