Physiological effect of Bhastrika Pranayama on Cardio-Pulmonary variables among healthy individuals - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Babbychand Bash; Archana K.; Anupritha A Shetty; Joychand Singh; Geetarani Devi

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.12.5

Babbychand Bash Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Archana K. Professor, Dept. of Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Anupritha A Shetty Assistant Professor, Dept. of Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Joychand Singh Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Clinical Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, India.
Geetarani Devi Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Clinical Yoga, Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodabidri, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.12.5

Keywords: Bhastrika Pranayama, Blood pressure, Heart rate, Peak expiratory flow rate, Respiratory rate, SpO2

Abstract

Background And Objectives: Bhastrika Pranayama boosts airflow into the body, which produces heat both physically and subtly, igniting both the body's and mind's internal fires. This fast-breathing Pranayama increases energy, cleanses and regenerates the lungs, tones the diaphragm, heart, and abdominal muscles, improves circulation. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the physiological impact of Bhastrika Pranayama on healthy individuals using cardio-pulmonary variables. Materials and Methods: 110 healthy male and female participants between the ages of 18 and 25 were enrolled, and they were randomly divided into a control group and a Pranayama group. The parameters SpO2, SBP, DBP, HR, RR, and PEFR were noted for pre and post values for both groups were recorded. The parameters were measured using a peak flow metre, cardiac monitor, and pulse oximeter. The Pranayama group received Bhastrika Pranayama for 4 weeks whereas the control group received no intervention. Result: The Pranayama group showed a significant improvement in SpO2 (p≤0.05), RR (p≤0.05) and PEFR (p≤0.05) and a small reduction in SBP, DBP and HR. Whereas, no significant changes were observed in the control group. Discussion: Following 4-week of Bhastrika Pranayama shows improvement in PEFR, RR, and SpO2 while lowers HR, SBP, and DBP somewhat. The benefits of Bhastrika Pranayama in healthy people in terms of fitness-related health conditions, both in the short and long term, may also be revealed by future research.

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