AUTHOR(S): Dr. Amalesh Adhikari

ABSTRACT:
An attempt has been made to investigate the Effect of Meditation and Pranayama Practice on Physiological Variables among University level Kho-Kho Players. Fifteen male players of University level Kho-Kho players who were selected in Vidyasagar University Kho-Kho team, were practiced meditation and pranayama namely Shitali Pranayama, Ujjayi Pranayama, Bhastrika Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama, Kapalbhati Pranayama, Anuloma & Viloma Pranayama for six weeks by maintaining a schedule. The physiological variables are resting heart rate and blood pressure and respiratory rate. The resting heart rate was measured by Pulse Oximeter and blood pressure was measured by Omron Blood Pressure Monitor. In results, it was found that there was significant difference between pre-test and post-test. So, it was evident that Meditation and Pranayama Practice impact significantly on physiological variables namely resting heart rate and blood pressure and respiratory rate among university level kho-kho players.

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