Study on complex attention between yoga and non-yoga female group

Abstract

Background: Complex attention reflects the ability to control, shift, and divide attention focus, allowing for the manipulation of information and execution of multiple steps to accomplish a goal. Regular yoga practice may influence complex attention.Aim of the study: The present study was aimed to compare the complex attention between yoga and non-yoga group of female subjects.Methods: A total 33 voluntary female subjects were selected for this study. To achieve the aim of the study, 12 subjects were taken from yoga group (n=12) and 21 subjects from non-yoga group (n=21). The age range of the subjects was 16-18 years. Yoga group underwent yoga practices regularly whereas non-yoga group follow their normal life. To collect the data paper pencil test was taken. Complex attention was measured by the following assessment namely six letter cancellation test, digit letter substitution test, digit symbol substitution test, digit span forward test, digit span backward test, trail making test part –A and B. Results: The present study showed that yoga group was significantly better than non-yoga group of female subjects on six letter cancellation test, digit letter substitution test, digit symbol substitution test, digit span forward test, digit span backward test and trail making test part –B respectively.Conclusion: On the basis of the result it may be concluded that the female yoga group is better than the female non-yoga group in complex attention.