Abstract
Background
It is a known fact that flexibility and endurance increases after regular yogic practices. It is difficult to quantify these due to various reasons. We tried to simplify the recording of these parameters.
Material and Methods
The participants are taught yogic practices consisting of Prayers, Om chanting, Loosening practices, Asanas, Pranayamas, Shavasana, Dharana for one hour daily followed with theoretical aspects for half an hour. Special parameters were designed to measure flexibility and endurance, which were simple so as to record at the venue of the class. Most of the postures used were related to common yogic asanas. They were recorded by Yoga teachers on 30/8/07 and 1/3/08. The same group of teachers recorded a particular parameter on both the occasions. A total of 50 participants are included in the study who attended the classes regularly and were present when both the readings were taken.
Results
The results were found to be statistically satisfactory for many of the parameters.
Conclusion
Yogic practices are useful in improving physical flexibility. Some results showed less than expected changes. This could be improved by redesigning of those parameters and redesigning of some practices taught in the class.
Key Words
Flexibility
Endurance
General Yogic practices
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