Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Pranayama (Yogic Breathing): A Systematic Review.
Pranayama
therapeutic benefit
yogic breathing
Journal
International journal of yoga
ISSN: 0973-6131
Titre abrégé: Int J Yoga
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101313247
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
received:
26
04
2019
revised:
14
05
2019
accepted:
31
08
2019
entrez:
17
7
2020
pubmed:
17
7
2020
medline:
17
7
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Pranayama (yogic breathing) has demonstrated numerous beneficial health effects. At present, there are no systematic reviews evaluating the beneficial health effects of pranayama alone as a practice. The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review about the beneficial health effects of pranayama. Data were obtained using a stepwise search process by searching the online PubMed, Web of Science, and SciVerse Scopus databases using keywords. Controlled clinical trials in humans, using "Pranayama" as an intervention with an appropriate control group and evaluating health-related outcomes were selected for inclusion. Initial database searching indicated 669 potentially eligible articles, of which 18 studies satisfying the inclusion/exclusion criteria were selected. All were controlled trials, of which 13 were randomized and 1 was a crossover study. Number of participants ranged from 16 to 160, and the duration of pranayama practice varied from 4 days to 6 months. Studies demonstrated a significant effect on cardiorespiratory functions, in patients with bronchial asthma, with the improvement of pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, and respiratory function measurements. Furthermore, reduction in the frequency of attacks, severity, and medication requirement was also observed, with improved quality of life (QOL). In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, symptom, activity, and impact scores were improved. QOL improvement was also noted in cancer patients. Available evidence on pranayama indicates physiological and psychological benefits. Beneficial effects were mostly observed in patients with respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma. It also helped those with cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, further high-quality randomized trials are required to provide definitive evidence.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Pranayama (yogic breathing) has demonstrated numerous beneficial health effects. At present, there are no systematic reviews evaluating the beneficial health effects of pranayama alone as a practice.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review about the beneficial health effects of pranayama.
METHODS
METHODS
Data were obtained using a stepwise search process by searching the online PubMed, Web of Science, and SciVerse Scopus databases using keywords. Controlled clinical trials in humans, using "Pranayama" as an intervention with an appropriate control group and evaluating health-related outcomes were selected for inclusion.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Initial database searching indicated 669 potentially eligible articles, of which 18 studies satisfying the inclusion/exclusion criteria were selected. All were controlled trials, of which 13 were randomized and 1 was a crossover study. Number of participants ranged from 16 to 160, and the duration of pranayama practice varied from 4 days to 6 months. Studies demonstrated a significant effect on cardiorespiratory functions, in patients with bronchial asthma, with the improvement of pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, and respiratory function measurements. Furthermore, reduction in the frequency of attacks, severity, and medication requirement was also observed, with improved quality of life (QOL). In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, symptom, activity, and impact scores were improved. QOL improvement was also noted in cancer patients.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Available evidence on pranayama indicates physiological and psychological benefits. Beneficial effects were mostly observed in patients with respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma. It also helped those with cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, further high-quality randomized trials are required to provide definitive evidence.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32669763
doi: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_37_19
pii: IJY-13-99
pmc: PMC7336946
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Pagination
99-110Informations de copyright
Copyright: © 2020 International Journal of Yoga.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
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