Table 2.
Average values of body temperature, room temperature, humidity, and heat index in three sessions
| Sessions | Before | During | After | P (during versus before) | P (after versus before) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryabheda pranayama with physiological locks or breath regulation | |||||
| Body temperature (°C) | 35.83±0.39 | 36.46±0.36 | 36.6 2±0.37 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| Room temperature (°C) | 24.19±3.67 | - | 24.67±3.35 | - | <0.001 |
| Humidity (%) | 53.37±11.48 | - | 54.95±11.80 | - | <0.001 |
| Heat index (°C) | 24.21±4.01 | - | 24.84±3.64 | - | <0.001 |
| Suryabheda pranayama without physiological locks or breath regulation | |||||
| Body temperature (°C) | 35.99±0.34 | 36.90±1.55 | 36.67±0.31 | <0.01 | <0.001 |
| Room temperature (°C) | 24.43±3.80 | - | 25.03±3.48 | - | <0.001 |
| Humidity (%) | 53.11±13.08 | - | 55.11±12.85 | - | <0.001 |
| Heat index (°C) | 24.42±3.91 | - | 25.32±3.86 | - | <0.001 |
| Quiet sitting | |||||
| Body temperature | 35.91±0.36 | 36.41±0.29 | 36.52±0.29 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
| Room (°C) temperature (°C) | 23.13±3.95 | - | 23.78±3.82 | - | <0.001 |
| Humidity (%) | 53.16±10.38 | - | 54.42±11.36 | - | <0.01 |
| Heat index (°C) | 23.00±4.31 | - | 23.68±4.19 | - | <0.001 |
Values are group mean±SD. SD: Standard deviation