Abstract
Background: Yoga enhances physical and emotional health and increases the performance of personnel. The aim of this study was undertaken to see the effect of Pranayama on Visual reaction time (VRT) and Audio-reaction time (ART).
Material & Methods: This is a prospective observational study done on 50 Medical and Paramedical students of Mulayam Singh Yadav Medical College Meerut. Pranayama training was given to all subjects daily six days a week for one month. All subjects were undergoes audio reaction time, visual reaction time before pranayama training and after duration of pranayama training.
Results: Our study showed that the difference of mean value of audio reaction time & visual reaction time in between pre-yoga & post-yoga was statistical significant (P<0.0001*** each)
Conclusion: We suggest that regular practice of pranayam improves reaction time and higher brain functions.
Keywords: Audio reaction time, Visual reaction time, Medical students, Pranayam
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Corresponding Author
Dr Anita Moral
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, S V Degree College, Aligarh, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i5.72
