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Online Published: 11 Feb 2024
 


Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals

Dinkar Kekan.


Abstract
Background: Pranayama practice has been shown to have a positive impact on respiratory functions. There is a lot of research documenting the long-term effects of pranayama training, but there are few studies documenting the immediate impact of pranayama on bodily processes.

Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether practicing pranayama has any short-term effect on peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).

Materials and Methods: For this study, a total of 60 male high school teachers were enlisted. There were two groups made out of the participants: One was the study group, and the other was the control group. For 8 weeks, the study group was required to do Kapalbhati pranayama. In both groups, the PEFR was measured. For statistical analysis, a Paired t-test was used, and P < 0.05 was considered the level of significance.

Results: After 8 weeks, a substantial rise in PEFR was seen in the study group.

Conclusion: An increase in PEFR indicates that lung function has improved. This might be because Kapalbhati pranayama trains the respiratory apparatus to empty and fill more fully and effectively.

Key words: Kapalbhati Pranayama; Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; Healthy Individuals


 
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Dinkar Kekan. Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(7): 1372-1374.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan. Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=147820 [Access: June 27, 2026].

doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan. Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(7): 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan. Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2024), [cited June 27, 2026]; 14(7): 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan (2024) Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 14 (7), 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

Turabian Style

Dinkar Kekan. 2024. Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (7), 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

Chicago Style

Dinkar Kekan. "Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14 (2024), 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan. "Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14.7 (2024), 1372-1374. Print.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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Dinkar Kekan (2024) Effect of Kapalbhati pranayama on peak expiratory flow rate in healthy individuals. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 14 (7), 1372-1374.


doi:10.5455/njppp.2024.14.03159202330012024

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