Effects of Surya Namaskar on Trunk Strength and Flexibility of School Going Children

Dr. Rutu Bhavik Patel

Abstract: Background and Objective: Surya namaskar is an ideal physical exercise which involves static stretching and slow dynamic component along with regular breathing and relaxation. It has positive physiological benefits of improvement in cardio-pulmonary function, respiratory pressure, hand grip and endurance. "American College of Sports Medicine" support the use of Surya namaskar as an effective physical activity Thus it can benefit all schools to improve the physical health and sports activities of the students. Methodology: Surya namaskar is independent variable whereas strength and flexibility are dependent variable. A sample of 60 students (n=60), age between 9-12 years were included. General assessment of the subjects was taken and purposive sampling was done, one minute sit-up test was carried out as outcome measure for strength, sit and reach test was carried out as outcome measure for flexibility. Experimental group A participants were given Surya namaskar intervention for total 7 weeks in which student?s undergone training for the first week and after 6 weeks of intervention was given, 5 days per week for 6 weeks, whereas Control group B was given other physical activity simultaneously such aerobic exercise, dancing, running etc. pre and post data was recorded and analyzed. Result: Experimental group showed significant improvement in trunk strength and flexibility by practicing Surya namaskar for 6 weeks compared to control group and the data was calculated with the help of SPSS version 16, level of significance was set at 0.05. Conclusion: Surya namaskar is effective in improving trunk strength and flexibility of school going children. It can be used as regular physical exercise for children as a part of their physical education in school.

Keywords: Surya namaskar, Strength, Flexibility, children

How to Cite?: Dr. Rutu Bhavik Patel, "Effects of Surya Namaskar on Trunk Strength and Flexibility of School Going Children", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1514-1517, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251027144058, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251027144058