Heart Rate Variability Changes During High Frequency Yoga Breathing
Author Information
Author(s): Telles Shirley, Singh Nilkamal, Balkrishna Acharya
Primary Institution: Patanjali Research Foundation, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar, India
Hypothesis
Does high frequency yoga breathing affect heart rate variability?
Conclusion
Both high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness resulted in decreased parasympathetic modulation.
Supporting Evidence
- Heart rate variability was significantly affected during and after high frequency yoga breathing.
- Breath awareness also showed significant changes in heart rate variability.
- Participants were all male volunteers with a mean age of 23.3 years.
Takeaway
Doing yoga breathing can change how your heart works, making it less relaxed and more active.
Methodology
Participants practiced high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness, with heart rate variability assessed before, during, and after each session.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and the breathing frequency during HFYB was close to the heart rate, which may have caused interference.
Participant Demographics
38 male volunteers aged 17 to 35 years, all in normal health and practicing yoga breathing for 3 to 84 months.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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