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Background: Hypertension is a major chronic lifestyle disease and an important public health problem worldwide. Mind-body therapies i.e., the transcendental meditation and Yoga have raised interest as they represent an alternative to medication; also contribute to an increased feeling of empowerment for patients in preventing and treating hypertension. Yoga, as a therapeutic regimen, has been shown to be useful to individuals with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The objective of our study is to study the effect of Pranayama and certain Yogic Asana’s on BP, BMI & lipid profile. Methods: 50 male subjects in the age group of 35-55 years were randomly selected based on exclusion criteria. BP, BMI and lipid profile was estimated before any intervention. They were subjected to pranayama and other Asana’s for a period of 3 months. After 3 months of Yoga intervention, BP, BMI and lipid profile was estimated. Results: We observed a statistically significant decrease in Systolic BP, Diastolic BP and BMI after 3 months of Yoga training. Also, we observed a decrease in total cholesterol, VLDL, triglycerides and an increase in HDL cholesterol which is not statistically significant. Conclusion: A significant decrease in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in subjects who have practiced Yoga, Asanas along with pranayama technique for 3 months duration.
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Background: The objective of the present study was to investigate the change in IOP with respect to posture using Schiotz tonometer. IOP values differ in the same individual when measured with the subject sitting or supine and IOP have been reported to be higher with the subject supine than when sitting. Methods: The entire work was accomplished with the 100 male subjects with age ranging between 20 and 40 years. The IOP values were recorded from the individuals using Schiotz tonometer (Improved). The intraocular pressure was recorded in the lying position followed by a rest of 2 minutes in the sitting position. Results: The Mean IOP in supine position in Right & Left eyes was 16.261 ± 2.47 mmHg & 16.14 ± 2.53 mmHg respectively. The Mean IOP in sitting position in right & left eyes was 14.04 ± 2.52 mmHg & 13.88 ± 2.81mmHg respectively. In our study, the mean IOP was decreased by 2.22 mmHg (13.65%) & 2.26 mmHg (14.01%) in right and left eye’s on changing the posture from supine to sitting. Conclusion: From the results of our study, it can be concluded that posture has a definite effect on IOP & the mean IOP was more in supine position than in sitting position.