EFFECT OF SURYANAMASKAR PRACTICE ON NASAL MICROBIOME IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS – AN EXPLORATORY CLINICAL STUDY Authors: Krishma D , TONNI SS* AND POOJA
ABSTRACT
ntroduction: Suryanamaskar is a collection of twelve asanas that can be done
systematically. Every cell in the body is revitalized and regenerated when Suryanamaskar is
practiced. Yoga, in particular, is a better way to modify lifestyle where it can heal our microbiome
through stress reduction, gentle exercise and in aiding digestion. As a gentle exercise practice,
Suryanamaskar has the potential to support a flourishing and diverse microbiome. Aim: To assess
the role of Suryanamaskar practice in human nasal microbiome. Objectives of the study: To study
the effect of Suryanamaskar practice on human nasal Microbiome in apparently healthy
individuals. To compare the difference in human microbiome between practitioners and non-
practitioners of Suryanamaskar in apparently healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: 20 Male
healthy individuals in the age group of 20-40 years were randomly divided into two groups of 20
each. Group-A received 2 months practice of Suryanamaskar while Group-B not at all practicingSuryanamaskar. Results: Practice of Suryanamskar produced an increase in the nasal microbiome
diversity in the Group-A as compared to Group-B. Discussion: The overall effect on health
assessment criteria shows good results in the Group-A. nasal microbiome richness and diversity
increased in Group-A as compare to Group-B. Conclusion: The present study shows practice of
Suryanamaskar has positive benefits as evidenced by improvement of nasal microbiomes in
healthy individuals.
Keyword: Suryanamaskar, Healthy individual, Yoga, Nasal, Bacteria, Microbiome Publication date: 01/07/2025 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2025/July/MS_IJBPAS_2025_9165.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.7.9165