Health Condition 1: null- Obese participants were recruited
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga: (i) Yoga group received yoga including loosening exercise, postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and relaxation techniques for two times in a day, i.e., forty five m
Sponsors
Patanjali Research Foundation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (i)Obese participants of both sexes, ages between 20 to 55 years (ii) BMI more than 25Kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i)Associated conditions such as drug-induced obesity (e.g., corticosteroid) or endocrine disorder, e.g., hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome. (ii)Physical disability such as osteoarthritis which could influence their balance and stability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) Anthropometric variables (i) Mid-arm circumference (ii)Waist circumference (iii)Hip-circumference (2) Biochemical Measures (i) Leptin (ii)Adiponectin (iii) Lipid Profile (3) Body composition (4) Postural Stability (5) Hand grip strength Timepoint: Before and after fifteen days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body Image was assessed using body image questionnaireTimepoint: Before and after fifteen days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shirley Anne Telles
Patanjali Research Foundation
Outcome results
None listed