Table 3.
Paired t-test values (p value) for breath holding time (BHT) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) for different pranayamas and breathing exercises, pre and post intervention, (within group comparison) level of significance * taken at p < 0.05.
| SN | Variable/Group | Pre-Intervention | Post-Intervention | Paired “t” value (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHT for AVP | 43.00 ± 20.33 | 51.47 ± 22.32 | −11.71 (0.0000) * |
| 2 | BHT for KBP | 41.60 ± 12.38 | 52.13 ± 12.73 | −4.80 (0.0003) * |
| 3 | BHT for DBE | 51.53 ± 16.61 | 65 .60 ± 15.81 | −7.29 (0.0000) * |
| 4 | BHT for PLB | 44.20 ± 15.92 | 52.00 ± 16.58 | −3.18 (0.0065) * |
| 5 | RPE for AVP | 4.60 ± 0.83 | 3.20 ± 0.86 | 10.69 (0.0000) * |
| 6 | RPE for KBP | 3.33 ± 2.32 | 3.07 ± 1.91 | 0.74 (0.47) |
| 7 | RPE for DBE | 4.13 ± 0.64 | 3.06 ± 0.53 | 12.47 (0.0000) * |
| 8 | RPE for PLB | 3.67 ± 2.02 | 3.47 ± .06 | 0.715 (0.46) |