A CLINICAL STUDY OF ANULOM-VILOM PRANAYAMA IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PULMONARY FUNCTIONS

*Dr. Rajat Chaturvedi, Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey

ABSTRACT

Respiratory efficiency is a key determinant of overall health. Yogic breathing techniques such as Anulom-Vilom pranayama also known as Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing. Anulom Vilom Pranayama has a beneficial effect on pulmonary function by improving Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1), Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV), and chest expansion. These improvements are attributed to the exercise's ability to strengthen respiratory muscles, such as the intercostal muscles & diaphragm, due to Controlled Inhalation & Exhalation, while also promoting parasympathetic nervous system activity. By enhancing lung volume and efficiency, Anulom-Vilom can lead to increased breath-holding times, and a higher overall quality of life for practitioners. Total of 30 healthy volunteers were instructed to practice Anulom-Vilom, 40 times daily over 30 days. Both before and after the operation, Spirometry was used to measure pulmonary function, General sensations & Subjective sensations with breathing were also recorded. Following the intervention, all individuals pulmonary function improved. Significant increases in SpO2, FVC & FEV1, levels suggested greater air flow, improved lung capacity, Strengthens Respiratory Muscles, Reduces stress and anxiety, Aids in detoxification and boosts the immune system by improving blood and oxygen flow. Thus the present study was conducted to elucidate the effect of Anulom-Vilom Pranayama in the Improvement on Pulmonary Functions. Conclusion:- One-month Anulom vilom pranayama daily for 20 minutes improved the Pulmonary Functions According to the findings in healthy volunteers Anulom-Vilom Pranayama appears to significantly improvement in pulmonary function. In a daily routine we can did It has the potential to improve health. Although the results are encouraging, In long-term benefits in a variety of populations. it is recommended that large-scale studies and (RCT) Randomized controlled trials be conducted to investigate. Here is little study on how it affects healthy people.

Keywords: Anulom-Vilom, Pranayama, Vital capacity, inspiratory capacity.