Key result
A 45-day yoga practice is linked to a ~7-point improvement in cognitive scores.
Why the study?
The study sought to determine the effect of Yogasana, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Mitahar on cognitive functions among Yoga teacher training students.
Does Yogasana, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Mitahar improve cognitive functions in Yoga Teachers Training Course students?
Observational (n=125)
No
Does Yogasana, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Mitahar improve cognitive functions in Yoga Teachers Training Course students?
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A 45-day practice of Yogasana, Pranayama, and a moderate diet significantly improved self-assessed cognitive functions among yoga teacher training students.
Background: The present study tries to find out the effect of Yogasana and Anulom Vilom Pranayama and Mitahar (Moderation in diet) on cognitive functions among Yoga teacher training students. Method: This study included 125 participants of a 45 days Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) from Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad. Data were gathered using the “Cognition self-assessment rating scale (C-SARS)” A single group pre-test and post-test research design was used. Paired T-test was used for data analysis. Results: The mean difference of 6.62 between pre data collections and post data collection shows that mean value is higher for post data collection. The highly significant P value (P < 0.0001) and the large t=11.1288 indicate that this difference is statistically significant. The 95% confidence interval of this difference: From 5.45 to 7.80 further confirms this by showing a positive range that does not cross zero. Conclusion & Findings: These results support that practice of Yogasan, Pranayama and Moderate diet helps to improve Cognitive functions. This finding is robust and claims that good cognitive function contributes to overall well-being and life satisfaction. It allows individuals to engage fully in life and Yoga can be a great tool to achieve it.
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Mandaliya et al. (2024) conducted an observational in Healthy individuals enrolled for Yoga Teachers Training Course (n=125). Yogasana, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Mitahar vs. Baseline (Pre-test) was evaluated on Cognitive Self-assessment Rating Scale (C-SARS) score (95% CI 5.45 to 7.80, p=< 0.0001). A 45-day practice of Yogasana, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Mitahar significantly improved cognitive functions among yoga teacher training students with a mean difference of 6.62 on the C-SARS scale.
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