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Research Paper | Yoga and Meditation | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 182 - 184 | India
Effect of Ujjayi Pranayama on Thyroid Hormone Profile and Blood Pressure in Adult Women with Hypothyroidism Before and After Intervention
Abstract: Background: Hypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine disorder among women and is associated with metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological disturbances. Complementary approaches such as yogic breathing practices (pranayama) are increasingly explored as adjunct therapies. Ujjayi pranayama is a slow, controlled breathing technique known to influence autonomic balance and endocrine function. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an 8-week Ujjayi pranayama intervention on thyroid hormone levels (FT3, FT4, TSH) and blood pressure in adult women with hypothyroidism. Methods: An interventional study was conducted on 30 adult women (aged 25-55 years) diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. Participants practiced Ujjayi pranayama for 15 minutes daily for 8 weeks following supervised training in a yoga charitable trust at Vijayawada. Serum FT3, FT4, TSH, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured at baseline and post-intervention. Data were analysed using paired t-tests, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Statistically significant improvements were observed post-intervention. FT3 and FT4 levels increased significantly, while TSH levels decreased markedly (p < 0.001). Both SBP and DBP showed significant reductions after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Eight weeks of regular Ujjayi pranayama practice was associated with significant improvements in thyroid hormone profile and blood pressure in adult women with hypothyroidism. Ujjayi pranayama may serve as a beneficial adjunct to conventional management. Further randomized controlled trials are recommended.
Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Ujjayi pranayama, Thyroid hormones, Blood pressure, Yoga therapy
How to Cite?: Dr. R. Rekha, A. Radhika, "Effect of Ujjayi Pranayama on Thyroid Hormone Profile and Blood Pressure in Adult Women with Hypothyroidism Before and After Intervention", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 182-184, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26502192700, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26502192700