Effect of Suryanamaskara and Heating Pranayama on Grade 1 Obesity - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Geetarani Devi; Swathi KV; Archana K; Babbychand Bash Devi; Joychand Singh

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.1.3

Geetarani Devi Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Swathi KV Associate Professor, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Archana K Professor, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Babbychand Bash Devi Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Joychand Singh Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Clinical Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.1.3

Keywords: Suryanamaskara, Ayurveda, Yoga, Heating Pranayama, Obesity

Abstract

Background: Obesity is a prevalent health condition in society with potentially fatal side effects that can result in serious disability. The objective of this study was to assess the Effect of Suryanamaskara and Heating Pranayama on Body Mass Index, Waist circumference, Skin fold thickness among obese individuals. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 subjects aged 18-30 years were screened and after filling inclusion criteria as well as diagnostic criteria (WHO criteria of obesity) 30 subjects were recruited to the study. Suryanamaskara and Heating Pranayama was given for the duration of 45 minutes each for 5 days. Results: Study results demonstrate that there is a significant decrease in Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), and Skin Fold Thickness (SKF) in the study group after 45 minutes of Suryanamaskara and heating Pranayama practice for 4 weeks, while there is no improvement in the control group. Discussion: The study reveals that practice of Suryanamaskara and heating Pranayama can help the people suffering from obesity. So, finally it can be concluded that the practice of Suryanamaskara and heating Pranayama can help to manage Grade 1 obesity.

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