IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF SURYANAMASKER ON HEART RATE

Introduction: Suryanamaskar is a well-devised mixture of yoga asanas and breathing practices. The series of postures in Suryanamaskar reduce visceral fat, bring flexibility to the spine and limbs, and also enable the practitioner to breathe right. Aim: The aim of the present study was to observe the immediate effect of Suryanamaskar on heart rate. Methodology: The study was performed at Jadavpur University, department of Physical Education. 15 B.P.Ed male students (23.8 ± 1.89 yrs) were participated in this present study. Subjects were performed 8 round 12 steps Suryanamaskar in the early morning. Result: A significant (p<.05) effect of Suryanamaskar was found in heart rate. The mean resting heart rate of the study group was 50.60 ± 5.25 beats/minutes increased sharply at 114.40± 11.73 beats/minutes after the practice of 8 round of Suryanamaskar. Heart rate were decreased immediately after the exercise and reached 53.93± 4.28 beats/minutes at the 10th minute of recovery. Conclusion: Thus this present study concludes that Suryanamaskar practice produced a moderate load on heart rate might be a convenient method for the development of cardiorespiratory fitness