Table 1. Groups of Yoga practices from among which select practices were used for patients in this study.
Yoga |
Pranayam |
Bhastrika |
Kapalbhati (only pre-surgical) |
Anulom-Vilom |
Nadi Shodhan |
Brahmaree |
Udgeet |
Asan |
Uttanapadasan |
Ardha-pavanamuktasana (in post-surgical only after drain removal) |
avanamuktasana (only pre-surgical) |
Small exercises |
Finger flicking |
Wrist rotation |
Shoulder rotation |
Butterfly movement of the hip |