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Original Article

An Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Bronchial Asthma: A 3–54-Month Prospective Study

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Pages 123-137 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

After an initial integrated yoga training program of 2 to 4 weeks, 570 bronchial asthmatics were followed up for 3 to 54 months. The training consisted of yoga practices—yogasanas, Prānāyāma, meditation, and kriyas—and theory of yoga. Results show highly significant improvement in most of the specific parameters. The regular practitioners showed the greatest improvement. Peak expiratory flow rate (PFR) values showed significant movement of patients toward normalcy after yoga, and 72, 69, and 66% of the patients have stopped or reduced par-enteral, oral, and cortisone medication, respectively.

These results establish the long-term efficacy of the integrated approach of yoga therapy in the management of bronchial asthma.

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