Effect of yoga on perceived stress and pulmonary function in high stressed postmenopausal women

This study evaluated the effect of one year of yoga therapy on pulmonary function and perceived stress in highly stressed post-menopausal women aged 48–60 years in Mangalore, India. Pulmonary function (FEV1, VC, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, FEF50) was measured using a Vitalograph Pneumotrac spirometer.