EFFECT OF FREE HAND EXERCISES AND YOGIC PRACTICES ON WORKING WOMEN.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyse the influence of physical exercises and yogic practices on working women in Gwalior. We determined whether the health of psycho-somatic Asthmatic Patients and  low back pain patients problems would be improved by the selected free hand exercises and yogic practices. It is concluded that the practice of yoga has long term benefits. The improved lung function, the proper method of breathing and the psychological quietness help the chronic sufferer of asthma. Yogasanas  also reduce low back pain. The decreases in the pain is mainly on account the effect of yoga. There was also significant increase in the low back flexibility.