Effect of Pranayama on Breath Holding Time of Athletes

Abstract The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of selected Pranayama on breath holding time of athletes. For the study research scholar selected thirty subjects randomly from Nagpur Sharirik Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Jamatha, Nagpur at the age group of 18-25 years. Selected thirty subjects were divided into two groups experimental group (N = 15) and control group (N = 15). In the study Independent variable was Surya bheda pranayama and Dependent variable was Breath holding time. In pretest, Breath Holding Time of experimental and control groups were measured. Breath Holding Time was measured with nose clip method. The experimental group was given the Surya Bhedana (Right Nostril Breathing) training of one hour daily for four weeks. No treatment was given to the control group. One session of Surya Bhedana (Right Nostril Breathing) training was conducted daily four times a week excluding Saturday and Sunday. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and students t test. result of the study shows that significant difference found in between groups experimental group and control group.