摘要：Obesity is a multi-factorial disorder; therefore, its treatment varies considerably. Yoga has shown its effectiveness in many health related disorders, but its efficacy in reducing obesity is not well documented. The aim of this study is to find out whether yoga practices have any effect on reducing the risk factors of obesity. Effect of a yoga practice for 12 weeks on lipid profiles of 56 obese subjects (32 females and 24 males) age ranged from 20 to 45 yrs were evaluated. Results revealed a significant (p<0.01) decrease in anthropometric variables (weight, body mass index, waist circumference and hip circumference). Further, total cholesterol, triglyceride, very low density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein and fasting plasma glucose decreased significantly (p<0.01) while high density lipoprotein increase significantly when compare to the basal variables before intervention given (p<0.01). A significant and positive correlation was evident among pretreatment anthropometric variables (p<0.01) while most of the lipid profiles parameters also showed a significant (p<0.05 or p<0.01) positive or negative correlation with each other. The pretreatment weight (r=0.49; p<0.01), waist circumference (r=0.39; p<0.01) and hip circumference (r=0.26; p<0.05) showed significant and positive correlation with pretreatment Triglyceride. The change (improvement) in weight and TG were significantly (r=0.49, p<0.01) associated with each other. However, the improvement in all anthropometric variables and lipid profiles parameters of females and males were found to be similar (p>0.05). This pilot study indicates usefulness of yoga practices in reducing obesity and reduces risk factors associated with obesity. The findings of this study may useful in management of obesity without any side effects.
