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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Physiological parameters response to the effect of PNF stretching and yin yoga among research scholars
Authors
R Ramya, Dr. R Annadurai
Abstract
Physiological fitness plays an important role in maintaining health,
reducing stress, and improving overall well-being among women pursuing higher
education. Women Ph.D. scholars often experience demanding academic schedules,
prolonged sedentary work, and mental stress, which may negatively influence
physiological parameters such as heart rate, flexibility, muscular relaxation,
and overall physical health. Therefore, incorporating suitable physical
practices is essential to promote physiological balance and enhance quality of
life. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of PNF Stretching
and Yin Yoga on selected physiological parameters among Women Research Scholars.
The selected subjects (N=60) were divided into three equal groups each
consisting of 20 (n=20) Women Research Scholars. Experimental group I (N=20)
underwent PNF Stretching (PNFSTG), Experimental group –II (N=20) underwent Yin
Yoga (YYGT), and the Group-III (N=20) acted as control group (CG). All the
selected subjects were given proper orientation about the purpose of the study,
testing and training procedures. The selected subjects were initially tested on
criterion variables used in this study and this was considered as the pre-test
data and recorded for analysis. The Experimental groups were given respective
training for a period of 12 weeks. After twelve weeks of their training program
again the subjects were tested on the same criterion variables as such in the
pre-test and considered this as the post-test data for the analysis. Vo2
Max was assessed by 20m multi stage fitness test and the unit of measure was in
ml/kg/lit and breath holding time was assessed by breath holding fitness test
and unit of measure was in seconds. The data distribution “t” test was done for finding whether there
is any statistically significant pre-test to post-test mean differences in
their respective variables of each groups. ANCOVA tests the significance of
“adjusted post test mean” differences between the experimental and control
groups for each variable. Whenever the “F” ratio for adjusted post test
was found to be significant, Scheffee’s post hoc test was applied to test the
significant difference between the paired adjusted means.0.05 level of confidence
was fixed for physiological parameters to test the level of significance.
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Pages:126-131
How to cite this article:
R Ramya, Dr. R Annadurai "Physiological parameters response to the effect of PNF stretching and yin yoga among research scholars". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 126-131
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