Long-term Effects of Yoga on Metabolic Rates
Author Information
Author(s): Chaya M S, Nagendra H R
Primary Institution: Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA)
Hypothesis
Does yoga training affect diurnal metabolic rates in practitioners compared to non-practitioners?
Conclusion
Yoga practitioners have significantly lower metabolic rates at different times of the day compared to non-yoga practitioners.
Supporting Evidence
- The yoga group had 12% lower metabolic rates at 9 p.m. and 16% lower at 6 a.m. compared to the non-yoga group.
- The metabolic rates of the yoga group were comparable to their predicted basal metabolic rates.
- Lower metabolic rates in the yoga group may be due to reduced sympathetic nervous system activity.
Takeaway
Doing yoga can help your body use energy more efficiently, making you burn less energy throughout the day.
Methodology
The study assessed metabolic rates of 88 healthy volunteers at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. using indirect calorimetry.
Limitations
The study is not a prospective randomized control study.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 20-55 years, with 39 women and 49 men, all healthy and not on medication.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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