CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF KAPAL BHATI AND TRIKONASANA IN STHOULYA (OBESITY)

Abstract

Obesity is the abnormal expansion of adipose tissue brought on by an increase in the number, size, or both of fat cells. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Yoga therapy (Kapal Bhati & Trikonasana) on Sthoulya in Obese patients. Objectives are to bring about a reduction of body weight, reduction of Waistline, and improvement in their quality of life by decreasing stress levels. 40 Obese patients aged 18-45 years, who were willing to partici-pate in the trial were recruited. Those suffering from any medical and Steroid treatment and any other Disorders were excluded. Their body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, and blood pressure were meas-ured. Dietary habits and exercise details were recorded. As a part of a clinical trial, they were taught Yoga (Ka-pal Bhati & Trikonasana) for 30-45 minutes. They were instructed to practice twice daily, followed by Shavasa-na for a few minutes with balanced dietary intake and Pathya and Apathya. A baseline assessment of the various parameters was taken. The trial was done for three months. Yoga therapy for three months resulted in a signifi-cant reduction in all body weight measures. Thus, the significant changes observed using different parameters in this study found that yoga therapy has several beneficial effects in reducing body weight.