Impact of Simplified Kundalini Yoga on Sinus Problem Among College Women Students

Abstract

Introduction: A multitude of modalities are available for the treatment of chronic rhino sinusitis; however, each has its side effects and compliance issues. Simplified Kundalini Yoga is one of the yogic methods which include Physical exercise and meditation. In this practice of yoga, offers an inexpensive and free from side effect modality in this regard.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of simplified kundalini yoga in relieving the symptoms of sinusitis.

Methodology: A total number of twenty four students with sinusitis were randomly divided into two groups; group-I taught to practice simplified kundalini yoga and group-II as a control group without participating in any particular training outside of their regular daily activities. A pre and post-test was taken by the students to assess the effect of simplified kundalini yoga on sinus problem. The concerned students were specifically advised to practice SKY yoga for up to 6 weeks. In this study, the SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) questionnaire was the measuring tool used to evaluate the state of sinusitis.

Results: The results are presented in this study the‘t’ test value yoga practice group and control group are 2.77 and 0.23 for sinusitis. The experimental‘t’ values are significantly higher than the required table value of 2.04 with degrees of freedom 11 at 0.05 level of confidence. Conclusion: The present study was concluded that SKY yoga practices (Group I) reduced sinusitis than the Control group among college women students. Thus Simplified Kundalini Yoga can be used as adjuvant therapy in management of sinusitis.