The Impact of Long-Term Yoga on Metabolism
Author Information
Author(s): Chaya MS, Kurpad AV, Nagendra HR, Nagarathna R
Primary Institution: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation
Hypothesis
Does long-term combined yoga practice affect the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of healthy adults?
Conclusion
Long-term yoga practice significantly reduces the basal metabolic rate in healthy adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The BMR of yoga practitioners was about 13% lower than that of non-yoga practitioners.
- The difference in BMR was greater in women than in men.
- Yoga practitioners showed a significant decrease in other respiratory parameters.
Takeaway
Doing yoga for a long time can make your body use less energy, which might help you feel more relaxed.
Methodology
The study compared the BMR of 55 yoga practitioners with 49 non-yoga practitioners over a minimum of six months.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants and lack of control over external factors.
Limitations
The menstrual cycle phase of women was not controlled, and body composition was not measured.
Participant Demographics
104 participants aged 20-60 years, including 39 women and 65 men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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