Definition of a Yoga Breathing (Pranayama) Protocol That Improves Lung Function
Holistic Nursing Practice
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2019/08//July
Pages:
197
Sources ID:
85511
Collection:
Contemplative Practices and Breath Research
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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This study tests the hypothesis that yoga breathing (pranayama) improves lung function in healthy volunteers during a 6-week protocol. A randomized controlled pilot study demonstrated an improvement in peak expiratory flow rate and forced expiratory volume. The easy-to-learn approach can be translated to the inpatient and outpatient settings.