ABSTRACT

One third of Life span is spent in sleep, a state that is crucial for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Now days an increasing number of adults are seeking treatment for sleep difficulties. The number of new generation hypnotics prescribed for sleep has increased by 430% over the past 11 years. "Pranayama is control of Breath". "Prana" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels Prana represents the energy responsible for life or life force, and "Ayama" means control. So Pranayama is "Control of Breath" [1]. In today’s era of sedentary lifestyles in our society there is increase in demand for non pharmacological treatment which will look after quality of sleep. Pranayama a part of Yoga has ability to improve respiratory function along with parasympathetic activity which improves quality of sleep in individuals. The study was conducted to evaluate whether Pranayama plays any role in improving quality and quantity of Sleep. Keywords: Sleep, Pranayama, Hynpotics, Insomnia, Yoga
Publication date: 01/10/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.10.6490