The Immediate Effect of Yogasana On Oxygen Saturation Levels in Young Adults

Abstract

Background : Consistent practice of yoga postures increases the lung’s airflow, air capacity, stamina and efficiency. Back bending postures open the chest and improves both lung and heart functions. Changes in the different asans affect ventilation-perfusion rates and also oxygen transport and lung volume in normal individuals lungs. There have been few studies which are not enough information about which positioning of healthy individuals in different yogasana can increase oxygenation of the body system. Aim and Objectives: The main aim of the study was to assess the effect of yogasana on oxygen saturation levels in young adults of age group 18-35 years. Materials and Methods: A sample of 30 healthy young adults with no chronic disease, anaemia , pain,fracture was included in the research. Individuals were positioned in 13 different asans: sitting, supine position, prone position and in standing position. While performing each asans the pre and post readings will be recorded of oxygen saturation (spO2) using pulse oximeter. The Participants will be in starting position oximeter will be placed on the index finger readings will be noted then asana will be performed and maintained for 5 min after which again readings will be noted. Result: The result shows that there is significant increase in oxygen saturation levels in all the asans. Conclusion: The present study found significant improvement in the study to assess the effect of specific asan on oxygen saturation level. By this we can conclude that Yogasana is very effective in increase in oxygen saturation level.