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Effect of Yoga Practice on Circadian Rhythms in Selected Biochemical Variables | Original Article

K. Sivakumar*, in International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences | Physical Education, Health, Fitness & Sports

ABSTRACT:

All living organisms exhibit rhythmic variation in responses to the light and dark cycles in the environment. These biological rhythms have a period of twenty four synchronizing with the light and dark cycles. Biological rhythms are ubiquitous and found to occur from unicellular to man and these have been organized at all levels of organizations the organ, tissue, cell and the cellular organelles. Regular and systematic excise will cause modification in various systems of the body. Such changes may be beneficial to those who receive training. Biochemical variables, which are often involved in such changes not only contribute to better performance but also to ones health and fitness. To asses the circadian rhythms in selected biochemical measures from yogic and non yogic groups. There would be fluctuations of biochemical variables between two groups.