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    COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF SURYA AND CHANDRA NAMASKAR ON AUTONOMIC FUNCTION IN YOUNG ADULTS: A PARALLEL GROUP TWO-ARM STUDY
    (S-VYASA, 2026) Poornashri Umesh Angadi; Lehar Gupta; Shishira R.; Moulya K Appanna; Amit Kanthi
    BACKGROUND Surya and Chandra Namaskar are two dynamic yogic practice sequences rooted in the Indian traditional system. While the concepts of Surya (solar) and Chandra (lunar) are traditionally associated with activating and calming qualities, respectively, these associations are conceptual and not directly attributed to the structured practices in classical texts. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the immediate effects of Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar on autonomic and physiological parameters under controlled conditions. It was hypothesized that Surya namaskar will predominantly enhance sympathetic activation due to its dynamic nature, while Chandra Namaskar will promote parasympathetic dominance through slower, more controlled breathing and movements. Methods: A total of 48 healthy young adults (18–28 years) from S-VYASA University were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups: Group A (Surya Namaskar) and Group B (Chandra Namaskar). Both interventions were performed under identical morning conditions to minimize circadian influences. Outcome measures included heart rate variability, blood pressure, respiratory rate, galvanic skin response, and oxygen saturation. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted to evaluate immediate autonomic changes. Result: No significant differences were observed between the two groups, suggesting that both practices do not have any comparable autonomic responses. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that both Surya Namaskar and Chandra Namaskar have independent immediate effect in autonomic functions in young adults. Both interventions showed a tendency toward sympathetic activation immediately post-practice, likely due to the dynamic nature of the sequences and the timing of measurements. Key Words: Surya namaskar, Chandra namaskar, Sun salutation, Moon salutation, Autonomic Variables, and yoga