Key result
Regular yoga practice was associated with a significantly lower LF/HF ratio (0.80 vs 1.44) and mean heart rate (67.63 vs 75.57) compared to non-practitioners, indicating parasympathetic dominance.
Why the study?
Low heart rate variability indicates increased risk for cardiac diseases and sudden cardiac death, while yoga has been associated with improved cardio-respiratory performance.
Does regular yoga practice improve resting heart rate variability in adult males?
Population
30 male regular yoga practitioners aged 25-45 years and 30 age-matched male non-yoga practitioners
Comparison
Regular yoga practice for more than 3 years vs non-yoga practitioners
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May support yoga for autonomic balance in observational data; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=60)
Does regular yoga practice improve resting heart rate variability in adult males?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.8% vs 1.44%
p-value: p=<0.001
Regular yoga practice is associated with improved resting heart rate variability, suggesting enhanced cardiac autonomic function.
Subash et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=60). Regular yoga practice vs. Non-yoga practitioners was evaluated on LF/HF ratio (p=<0.001). Regular yoga practice was associated with a significantly lower LF/HF ratio (0.80 vs 1.44) and mean heart rate (67.63 vs 75.57) compared to non-practitioners, indicating parasympathetic dominance.
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