WITH PARAMPUJYA SWAMI RAMDEV JI

MAHARAJ
 “ROLE OF PRANAYAM IN
SPORTS MEDICINE”
Under the Guidance
Of
 
Parampujya Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj
&
Acharya Balkrishan ji Maharaj
 

 
Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) Mohun Bagan
Athletic Club
Kripalu Bagh Ashram, Kankhal, Kolkata (West Bangal)
Dr. Avnish Upadhyay
Sen. Research Scholar
Deptt. Of Drug Development and Clinical Research, PYP
 • BACKGROUND
• Pranayam is the foundation of
reducing performance anxiety and
improving concentration.
• Yog-Pranayam will help you develop a
habit of breathing correctly.
• Yog-Pranayam poses are all about
building core strength. The slow,
focused movements require a strong
mid-section and the isometric
contractions of many exercises will add
a new form of resistance training to
your typical machine-based workouts.
 OBJECTIVES
Yog and Pranayam is one such measure that
should be most important aid among recreational
and competitive athletes to improve theis stamina
and performacne.

Purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effects of

yog-pranayama on the stamina and performance
of a Junior Mohun Bagan Team along with
physiological, pathological and neurological
improvements.
 STUDY DESIGN/METHODS
Primary and secondary endpoints
To determine the efficacy of Yog –Pranayam in the
development of skill, stamina and performance of
athletes( Footballers).
The major endpoints ware taken :
1. Improvement in the complete blood picture,Hb%,
Liver Function tests,Kidney Function Tests, Lipid
Profile.
2. Improvement in Pulse rate, Blood Pressure, Weight,
BMI, Fat %, FVC, FEV1.
3. Any unwanted events or happenings
 Yoga Training / treatment
All subjects undergo rigorous Yog-Pranayam training
at morning 5.30 to 6.30 and evening 6.30 to 7.30
with balanced diet reintroduced by Parampujya Swami
Ramdev Ji Maharaj and Acharya Balkrishan Ji Maharaj
for 7 days from 7 july 06 to 13 july 06 with follow-up
for next one month . Scientific techniques of Bhrastrika,
Kapalbhati, Bahya, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramri, Udgith
and Ujjai will be practiced by all participants along with
practice various Yogasanas by well qualified
technical team.
No other medication will be permitted beside any
serious condition.All subjects compliance to treatment
ware clearly monitored by trainers.
 Tools / instruments used
• Tools used for the Physical and Pathological
investigations were BP Instrument,
Weight & Fat analyzer,
PFT(Pulmonary Function Test Apparatus),
TMT(Tread Mil Test Walker), Centrifuge,
Automated Hematology Analyzer, Manual Hematology
Analyzer, Blood Gas Analyzer,
Semi Auto Biochemistry Analyzer and
XL-600 fully automated Biochemistry Analyzer.
• All subjects undergo pre and post physiological and
pathological investigations at Patanjali Yogpeeth OPD,
Pathology Lab and Diagnostic center. Blood samples
ware drawn from an antecubital vein at the beginning
i.e. on 7 July 07 and at the end 12.7.07 for pathological
& biochemical investigation at Patanjali Yogpeeth
 Statistics
Data is expressed as mean +_SD. Analysis of the
results will be made by using average change in
parameters showing with bar diagram.
Results
• Descriptive characteristics of the subjects are
presented in table 1.
Table 1. Physical data of the subjects taken before Yoga session.

Age, yrs Height, Weight,

MEN(N= 21.2 ± cm ±
165.8 kg ±
56.08
25) 10.48 3.664 5.481
Values expressed as mean ± SD
There was a significant reduction in the weight,BMI,
Fat%, Max.Pulse after Yogic Practices(Physical Para.)
Table 2. Physical Parameters in Subjects before and after Yogic Practices.
Parameters Initial after Yoga Session
Weight 56.08 ± 5.481 55.96 ± 5.372
BMI 20.384 ± 1.61 20.22 ± 1.57
Fat% 15.64 ± 4.14 15.2 ± 4.004
Max. Pulse 137.9 ± 7.329 136.2 ± 7.42
Values expressed as mean ± SD
Average change in physical parameters
137.9 136

140
120
100
Value

80 56 55.9

60
20.3 20
40 15.6 15

20
0
weight BMI Fat% Max.Pulse

Before Yog After Yog

There was a significant reduction in the FVC and FEV1
(Physical Para.)
Table 2. Physical Parameters in Subjects before and after Yogic Practices.
Parameters Initial after Yoga Session
FVC 3.328 ± 0.44 3.354 ± 0.279
FEV1 2.736 ± 0.47 2.95 ± 0.30
Values expressed as mean ± SD

Average change in physical parameters

3.32 3.4
2.7 2.95
4
3
Value

2
1
0
FVC FEV1

Before Yog After Yog

• There was a significant reduction in the
levels of serum triglycerides and VLDL-cholesterol at the end of yog
.
TableParameters Initialbefore and after
2. Physical Parameters in Subjects after Yoga
Yogic Session
Practices.
Cholesterol 154.9 ± 24.48 126.8 ± 19.79
HDL 50.52 ± 8.57 46.64 ± 6.31
LDL 88.32 ± 16.9 73 ± 14.1
Triglyceride 129.8 ± 46.44 85.08 ± 35.31
VLDL 19.88 ± 7.11 13.04 ± 5.43

Values expressed as mean ± SD

Average change in pathological parameters

200 154.9
126 129.8
150 88 85
73
Value

100
19.8 13
50

0
C holesterol LDL VLDL Triglyc eride

Before Yog After Yog

There was a significant change in the levels of Bil-T,
Bilirubin-Direct,SGOT, SGPT, Serum protein,Albumin ang
Globulin.
TableParameters
2. Pathological Parameters inInitial
Subjects before andafter
afterYoga
YogicSession
Practices.
Bil-T 1.278 ± .78 1.0 ± 0.55
Bil-D 0.527 ± 0.22 0.486 ± 0.21
SGOT 42.3 ± 6.51 34.0 ± 7.0
Prot. 8.67 ± 0.322 7.98 ± 0.33
Glob. 4.22 ± 0.35 3.73 ± 0.31

Values expressed as mean Average

± SD change in pathological parameters

50 42. 2

34
40
30
Value

20 8. 7 7. 9
4. 2 3. 73
10 1. 27 1 0. 52 0. 48

0
B il-T B il-D SGOT Prot. Glob.

Before yog After Yog

• There was a significant change in the levels of
Serum urea level, Serum Creatinine
and Serum Uric Acid levels.
TableParameters
2. Physical Parameters in Subjects
Initial before and after Yogic
after Practices.
Yoga Session
S.Urea 28.96 ± 5.6 20.54 ± 4.52
S. Creatinine 1.167 ± 0.095 1.03 ± 0.11
Uric Acid 6.07 ± 0.86 5.12 ± 0.86
Values expressed as mean ± SD

Average change in pathological parameters

28.9

30
20.5
25
20
Value

15
6.07 5.12
10 1.16 1.03
5
0
Urea Creatinine Uric Acid
The present study had demonstrated
the efficacy of Pranayam and Yogasan
on blood lipid profiles, Pulmonary
functions, weight, BMI, Fat%, working
efficiency(TMT), Renal function tests
and liver function tests in normal
healthy volunteers.

Yoga practices may be helpful in

patients with lipid metabolism disorders
such as diabetes mellitus, coronary
heart disease and dyslipidemia, obesity,
respiratory disorders, stress disorders,
liver disorders and renal disorders like
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