Scientific Investigation of Yogic Practices/Usha Lohan. New Delhi, Satyam Pub., 2006, 160 p., tables, figs., ISBN 81-88134-51-1.

    Contents: Acknowledgement. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Review of literature. 3. Method and procedure. 4. Result and discussion. 5. Summary, conclusion and suggestions. 

    "Modern lifestyles and industrialization have caused tremendous pressure on the human beings leading to stress and strain. This stress causes physical, mental and social imbalances in society. The way to control the stress is Yoga. 

    This book underlines the significance of Yogic practices which involve bodily structure and function. Explaining the practice of Yogic asanas and prnayamas, it examines their effects on physical and physiological components of boys between age group 12-16 years, such as strength, speed, agility, endurance, power, blood pressure, pulse rate and vital capacity." (jacket)  

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