2024, Vol. 11, Issue 2, Part E
Improving lung health in Kanpur’s polluted environment: The role of yoga poses and pranayama
Author(s): Dr. Shri Krishna Patel and Sanjay Srivastava
Abstract:This paper discusses the impact of air pollution on human health and proposes using yogic asanas and pranayama as practical strategies for addressing this issue. The cities of Kanpur and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India, have been ranked 8th and 9th, respectively, on the list of the world's most polluted cities based on the air quality index. The study by IQ Air evaluated 80,000 data points to determine this ranking. The paper highlights the importance of breathing for survival and the benefits of meditation in purging the mind and promoting well-being. It also emphasizes the effectiveness of yoga in treating respiratory conditions and enhancing the immune system. The paper focuses on exploring strategies to address air pollution through the practice of yogic asanas and pranayama.
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Dr. Shri Krishna Patel, Sanjay Srivastava. Improving lung health in Kanpur’s polluted environment: The role of yoga poses and pranayama. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2024;11(2):288-292.