Abstract: The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of meditation and pranayama on body mass index (BMI). The forty five female collegiate students selected for the present study were divided into three equal groups called, Experimental group I ( Meditation Group), experimental II (Pranayama group) and Control group, consisting of 15 Female students in each group. They were the students of graduate Course and their age ranged from 18 to 25 years during the academic year 2016-17. The entire sample were directed to assemble in a multipurpose hall Padmpani College of Physical education to seek their willingness, to act as subjects. The result of the study reveals that there were significant difference were found in Body Mass Index (BMI) (F= P<.05) among Meditation , Pranayama and Control group .
Keywords: Meditation, Pranayama, BMI
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DOI:
10.17148/IJARCCE.2024.13843
