Vinyasa Yoga Training Module: Effects on Muscular Endurance, Static Balance, and Flexibility in Yoga Practitioners

  • Shrikant
  • Nongmaithem Suhindar Singh
  • Rahul Kanojiya
  • Meriline Gogoi
  • Shankar Jyoti Basumatary
  • Abhishek Singh
  • Kshetrimayum Rojeet Singh
Keywords: Yoga, VYTM (Vinyasa Yoga Training Module), Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Static Balance

Abstract

the aim of the studywas to examines the impact of Vinyasa yoga training module on the flexibility, muscular endurance, and balance of yoga practitioners.

Methodology: 20 yoga specialize subjects age ranging from 18 to 23 years were selected for the purpose of the present study. Further the subjects were divided in two experimental (10 subjects) and control groups (10 subjects).The pre-test and post-test randomised design was used where the experimental group underwent Vinyasa yoga training module while the control group maintained their regular yoga practice. Muscular endurance (Sit ups test for one minute), static balance (Sens balance test), and flexibility (Sit and reach) was measured before and after the treatment.

Results: The study's findings revealed substantial enhancement in all three selected dependent variables i.e. muscular endurance, static balance, and flexibility in the experimental group in comparison to the control group. The one-way analysis of covariance(ANCOVA) confirmed that those changes were statistically significant at 0.05 level, the study findings shown Vinyasa yoga training's beneficially influence on various physical fitness metrics.

Conclusions: Following systematic six weeks Vinyasa yoga module is an effective training method in enhancing physical fitness components critical to overall health and performance in yoga.

Author Biographies

Shrikant

Assistant Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (NERC), Guwahati (Assam), India.

Nongmaithem Suhindar Singh

Assistant Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (NERC), Guwahati (Assam), India.

Rahul Kanojiya

Assistant Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, (M.P), India.

Meriline Gogoi

Assistant Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (NERC), Guwahati (Assam), India.

Shankar Jyoti Basumatary

Associate Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (NERC), Guwahati (Assam), India.

Abhishek Singh

Assistant Professor, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (NERC), Guwahati (Assam), India.

Kshetrimayum Rojeet Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

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Published
2024-10-09
How to Cite
Shrikant, Nongmaithem Suhindar Singh, Rahul Kanojiya, Meriline Gogoi, Shankar Jyoti Basumatary, Abhishek Singh, & Kshetrimayum Rojeet Singh. (2024). Vinyasa Yoga Training Module: Effects on Muscular Endurance, Static Balance, and Flexibility in Yoga Practitioners. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1S), 1342-1346. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1S.1162