Yoga is a lifestyle which when practised gives a sense of well- being, positive attitude, calmness and serenity to mind. The benefits of Yoga can be studied by different parameters. In this study Visual reaction time, hand grip dynamomter endurance time and stress levels were measured to study the efficacy of yoga. The aim of this study was to study the benefits of yoga on medical students as they are under constant pressure to perform well. And Yoga can prove to be an inexpensive, valuable source of attaining a healthy mind and body. Yoga in the form of pranayama and meditation was performed for 15 days daily by thirty medical students of Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad. The visual reaction time was measured by a online reaction test. HGDE was measured with the help of Hand grip dynamometer. Stress levels were assessed by STAI-A Form Y-1. The readings were taken before yoga and after yoga. Statistical analysis was done using paired t- test. We observed that VRT and stress score reduced significantly and endurance time increased significantly after performing yoga. (p value <0.001).

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