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Impact of Mantra Yoga and Hatha Yoga Practices on Inspiratory Reserve Volume Among Middle Aged Women
Dr. G. Radhakrishnan, Director of Physical Education, Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Pages: 1-5 | First Published: 05 Dec 2025
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Abstract

The study's goal is to find out how middle-aged women's inspiratory reserve volume is affected by hatha and mantra yoga sessions.  The study was limited to thirty middle-aged women in order to fulfill its objectives.  The subjects, who were exclusively between the ages of 30 and 45, were selected from the vicinity of Sir Theagaraya College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The participants were split into two groups: the control group and the group that did both hatha and mantra yoga. Each group was limited to 15 participants.  The training groups were limited to taking part in the program five days a week for a total of twelve weeks. An expirograph was used to measure the chosen dependent variable, inspiratory reserve volume, both before and after training. The paired "t" test was used to analyze the four groups' evaluated data. The magnitude (%) of the changes was also computed. The pre and post data for the four groups were computed using ANCOVA statistics in order to eliminate the early mean difference. A 0.05 level of confidence was established. The inspiratory reserve volume of middle-aged women was significantly improved as a result of the effects of hatha and mantra yoga; nevertheless, the development of middle-aged women's inspiratory reserve volume.

Keywords: Mantra yoga and hatha yoga practices, Middle aged women and Inspiratory reserve volume 

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Investigative Students and Parents perspectives on Educational Consulting Services: The Impact of HR Strategies
P.Devi., Asst professor, Department of BBA, Dr.MGR Chockalingam arts college, Arni: V.Karthi., Asst professor, Department of BBA, Dr.MGR Chockalingam arts college, Arni.
Pages: 6-15 | First Published: 05 Dec 2025
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Abstract

This study explores parents' and students' perspectives on Educational Consulting Services and how they interact with HR tactics. These services are essential in an ever-changing educational environment because they offer direction, assistance, and knowledge to deal with the difficulties of making academic and professional decisions. It is essential to comprehend the viewpoints of the main decision-makers and recipients, which are the parents and pupils, while assessing the suitability and efficacy of these services. This research examines the influence of HR strategies on educational consulting services, specifically their impact on service quality and the overall educational experience. Additionally, this study aims to categorize students and parents into distinct groups based on their preferences, financial limitations, and educational goals. This segmentation enables educational consultancies to customize their strategies to cater to the unique needs of each group. The research also uncovers the key factors guiding the selection of educational consultants by students and parents, emphasizing trustworthiness, ethics, and transparency. Understanding these motivators allows consultancies to strengthen their competitive position, enhance their services, and foster more robust client relationships.

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