Yoga spends energy almost as much as convential physical exercise

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Indexed  September 18, 2010

CM News – Is yoga a energy-demanding physical exercise? A recent study proves that the exercise physiology of yoga is comparable to conventional physical exercises. The study was done in India and has been published in the Oxford Journal of Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The aim of this study was to critically observe the energy expenditure, exercise intensity and respiratory changes during a full yoga practice session. Oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide output (VCO2), pulmonary ventilation (VE), respiratory rate (Fr) and tidal volume (VT), were measured in 16 physical posture (asanas), five yoga breathing maneuvers (BM) and two types of meditation. How effective yoga is as an exercise? Studies have indicated that: Long-term yoga practice improves depth of breathing and alters chemoreceptive sensitivity. Yoga also reduces metabolic rate in healthy subjects. Meditation leads to hypo-metabolic state. Yoga improves physical performance, body flexibility and mental health. Its therapeutic potential...   See the complete post here