Table 2

Spirometric variables at baseline and after 4 months for the control and yoga groups

VariablesControl (n=14)Yoga (n=15)
Baseline4 Monthsp ValueBaseline4 Monthsp Value
FVC, litres3.2±0.63.1±0.60.23.2±0.83.3±0.80.005
FEV1, litres2.4±0.42.4±0.40.62.3±0.62.4±0.60.005
FEF25–75, l/s2.1±0.62.2±0.70.81.8±0.71.9±0.50.7
PEFR, l/s6.5±1.95.8±2.00.096.0±2.26.3±2.00.3
  • Data are expressed as means±SD.

  • FEF25–75, forced expiratory flow from 25% to 75% of FVC; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; PEFR, peak expiratory flow rate.