REVIEW ARTICLE | March 11, 2026
Cloistered and Coalesce Upshot of Pilates Exercises and Yogic Practices on Genu varum Blemish of Ambipedal Jock
Rakheepoovanna M, V. A. Manickam
Page no 57-60 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/jaspe.2026.v09i03.001
Aim of the study was to find out the upshot of Cloistered Pilates Exercises, Cloistered Yogic practices and coalesce of Pilates exercises and Yogic practices on Genu varum Blemish of Ambipedal Jock. For this study sixty (N=60) school level male jocks who were studying various schools in Virajpet Kodagu, Karnataka were selected as subjects. The age of the subjects was ranged between 12 to 14 years. Group-I underwent cloistered Pilates exercises (CPEG), Group-II underwent cloistered yogic practices (CYPG), Group-III underwent Coalesce of Pilates exercises and Yogic practices (CPEYPG) and Group-IV was acted as CG (CG). Genu varum Blemish was selected as dependent variable and it was assessed by Postural Grid Chart. The duration of the training period was restricted to twelve weeks and number of sessions is five days per week. The data was collected prior to and immediately after the training period of twelve weeks. The data obtained from the experimental groups before and after the experimental period were analyzed by using the statistical technique with depended ‘t’ test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Whenever, the obtained ‘F’ ratio for the adjusted post-test was found to be significant the Scheffe's Post hoc test was used to access the paired mean differences. In all cases, 0.05 level is fixed as level of confidence to test the significance which is considered as appropriate. The results of the study observed that there is a significant difference among cloistered Pilate’s exercises group, cloistered CYPG and coalesce of Pilate’s exercises and CYPG and control group. Further the results of the study concluded that coalesce of Pilate’s exercises and CYPG is better than groups.
REVIEW ARTICLE | March 19, 2026
Impact of Yogic Practices Including Breathing Techniques on Personality Traits among Middle-Aged Women: A Short Review
Dibyendu Mondal, Suvra Mondal, Nita Bandyopadhyay
Page no 61-66 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/jaspe.2026.v09i03.002
Middle-aged women often face some burden of career, family, and menopausal transitions, which can disrupt emotional health. While yoga is a known de-stressor, the specific role of yogic breathing (pranayama) regulate core personality dimensions remains less explored. The objective of the present review was to examine how regular yogic breathing practices help develop positive personality traits and maintain emotional stability in middle-aged women. A systematic search was conducted across the databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct and Scopus. Following a rigorous searching process using the terms such as ‘yogic breathing’, ‘pranayama’, ‘personality traits’ and ‘middle-aged women’, six experimental studies were selected and analysed. Based on the empirical evidences, studies reveal that breathing techniques significantly improve emotional stability by reducing Neuroticism and impulsive behaviours connected with Psychoticism. Practitioners showed a shift toward ‘Sattva’ (balance), which associated with higher emotional regulation and neighbourly, stable Extraversion. Compared to women who do not practice it, those who practice breathing exercises showed less anxiety and better self-control, which helps them stay mentally stable during midlife. It helps reduce nervousness and emotional instability and supports a more balanced and confident nature. So, the current short review may conclude that yogic breathing is a helpful practice for improving the personality traits of middle-aged women. However, in the future, more long-term studies should be done to understand how different breathing techniques affect personality traits development over time.