Abstract: Nadi shodhana pranayama “purification of subtle energy paths” where inhalation and exhalation are done through alternative nostrils for successive respiratory cycles. These relations of nasal cycle performance with hemispheric activity on few mental functions (Spatial/Verbal) are studied in the present study. Study included 100 subjects (first year medical and dental) aged between 17-21 years. Subjects were assigned into two groups: A. study group (n=50) and B. control group (n=50). Subjects from Group A were subjected to a twelve week of Nadi shodhana pranayama twenty minutes daily. Verbal and Spatial memory scores were measured on day 1 and after 12 weeks in both the groups. The results suggested a significant improvement in spatial and verbal memory score (p<0.001) in study group compared to control group. Nadi Shodhana pranayama increases both spatial and verbal memory scores.
Keywords: Memory scores, Nadi-shodhana pranayama.
Title: A Study on Effect of Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama on Verbal and Spatial Memory Scores
Author: Chethan K, Kavana GV
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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