Impact Of Hatha Yoga With Mantra Chanting On Asthmatics Adolescent Boys

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of hatha yoga combined with mantra chanting on asthmatic adolescent boys. Aged 13 to 19, were chosen as subjects. Prior to collecting any data, all participants will be notified about the purpose and design of the study, and their written consent will be collected. A statistical analysis yields a total sample size of 60. There were two groups of the sixty subjects: study and non-study group. There are 30 subjects in each group. The experimental group practiced Hatha yoga and chanting mantras, while the control group received no special instruction for the 16 weeks. Both pre- and post-tests were administered. Statistical analysis of data using student’s paired and unpaired t test.  The results showed significant increase in BHT and PAQLQ in Study group compared with non-study group.