Malhotra V, Gumashta J, Bhagat O L, Dhakar M J, Sofia M, Patel M H
Professor Dr Varun Malhotra, Additional Professor, Department of Physiology, AIIMS Bhopal, India; E-mail:
Mymensingh Med J. 2025 Jan;34(1):256-264.
The autonomic nervous system governs rhythmic fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate, which are influenced by breathing patterns. This study aims to explore how different breathing techniques, specifically Kapalbhati (fast-paced breathing) and Slow Deep Breathing (SDB), affect heart rate variability (HRV). This study was conducted in the Department of Physiology and AYUSH at AIIMS Bhopal, India and duration was 2 (Two) months from May 2021 to June 2021 This quasi-experimental study involved 60 participants divided into two groups: Kapalbhati and SDB. Results showed significant differences in HRV, with Kapalbhati inducing sympathetic dominance and SDB promoting parasympathetic activity. These findings suggest that SDB may enhance relaxation and longevity, while Kapalbhati could aid in weight loss by boosting metabolism.
自主神经系统控制着受呼吸模式影响的血压和心率的节律性波动。本研究旨在探讨不同的呼吸技巧,特别是卡帕拉巴蒂呼吸法(快节奏呼吸)和慢深呼吸(SDB)如何影响心率变异性(HRV)。本研究在印度博帕尔全印医学科学研究所的生理学与阿育吠陀医学系进行,从2021年5月至2021年6月,为期2个月。这项准实验研究涉及60名参与者,分为两组:卡帕拉巴蒂呼吸法组和慢深呼吸组。结果显示心率变异性存在显著差异,卡帕拉巴蒂呼吸法导致交感神经占优势,而慢深呼吸促进副交感神经活动。这些发现表明,慢深呼吸可能会增强放松感并延长寿命,而卡帕拉巴蒂呼吸法可能通过促进新陈代谢来帮助减肥。