Abstract:

Introduction: Yoga is a system of poses which inducts an effective and vigorous blood circulation and completely eliminates all impurities from the system. In this study, the effect of yogasanas on renal circulation was studied. Twist, back bends, forward folds and inner thigh stretches will increase the abdominal pressure and also stimulate the second chakra to increase the blood flow to the kidney. The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of renal specific asanas in increasing the blood flow to the kidney.

Materials and methods: The parameters Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) and Resistive Index (RI) of renal blood vessels were assessed on forty female subjects in the age group between 17 -19 yrs using a colour Doppler before and after three months of yoga training. This study was conducted in the department of physiology in VMKV medical college, Salem between 4.30-5.30 pm everyday for 5 days in a week

Conclusion: Yogasanas are said to increase the blood flow to almost all the parts of the body. Increase in blood flow to the kidney especially helps in removing the waste products thereby preventing water and salt accumulation. Our study confirms that regular practice of yoga helps to maintain a healthy kidney and also, as an adjuvant therapy helps to improve the renal functions in patients who already suffer from renal disorders and reduce the dosage of the drugs.