Immediate Effect of Laughter Yoga on Blood Pressure in Elevated Blood Pressure

Dr. Namita Ravaji Parab, Dr. Shilpa Ajay Parab

Abstract: Aim: To study the immediate effect of laughter yoga on blood pressure in subjects with elevated blood pressure. Procedure: Experimental study done 55 subjects wherein they performed laughter yoga session and immediate blood pressure was recorded. Results: The results showed improvement in mean values for Systolic Blood Pressure from 125.35?2.27 to 124.65?2.80 and for Diastolic Blood Pressure from 75.24?2.32 to 74.58?2.51 which was statistically significant as p values was <0.001. Conclusion: The study concludes that laughter yoga is effective in immediately reducing the blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure.

Keywords: Laughter yoga, blood pressure, hypertension

How to Cite?: Dr. Namita Ravaji Parab, Dr. Shilpa Ajay Parab, "Immediate Effect of Laughter Yoga on Blood Pressure in Elevated Blood Pressure", Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 460-464, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221010105933, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221010105933