Yoga Program in Respiratory Function

Influence of Yoga Program in Respiratory Function of Older Women

This study tested the hypothesis that yoga practice can improve respiratory function in the elderly.

Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (IPmax and EPmax) were assessed by a manovacuometer and tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC) and minute ventilation (VE) were assessed by a ventilometer. The yoga program comprised 70 min sessions, 3 times/week during 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sedentary women

Exclusion Criteria:

• Physical impairment