Impact of Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, and Raja Yoga Meditation on Executive Function and Metacognitive Regulation

Susmita Patra , Dr. Ishita Chatterjee , Debolina Dasgupta

Pranayama, hatha yoga, raja yoga meditation, executive function, metacognitive regulation.

The present investigation studies the effects of Pranayama, Hatha yoga and Raja yoga meditation on Executive Function and Metacognitive regulation. A sample of 60 students was selected for the study. They were randomly allotted to one of three yoga groups (pranayama, hatha yoga, raja yoga meditation) of 20 members. The working memory, inhibitory control and metacognitive regulation were measured by WAIS-IV working memory subtest, Stroop test and metacognitive awareness inventory (MAI) respectively. The pre-training test scores were collected following which they were provided yoga training for 30 days. Tests were again conducted at the 10-day point and at the end of training after 30 days. Findings revealed that all the three types of yogic patterns lead to an increase in Executive function and Metacognitive regulation. The length of training also affected the test scores. Longer the training, better were the scores on all three tests. The interaction effect of yoga type and length of training was only significant for metacognitive regulation.

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"Impact of Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, and Raja Yoga Meditation on Executive Function and Metacognitive Regulation", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.205 - 210, November-2020, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2011032.pdf

Volume 5 Issue 11, November-2020

Pages : 205 - 210

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_192724

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2011032

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Research Area: Engineering

Country: -howrah , -west bengal, India

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