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Effect of Yoga Practice on Sacculocollic reflex in Young Adults

Author(s) Mr. Ajit Kumar
Country India
Abstract Balance is a complex sensorimotor function that requires the integration of information from multiple sensory inputs: vision, proprioception, and vestibular function. The vestibular system is particularly important for maintaining postural balance. Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMP) tests have been used to measure the functional integrity of the sacculo-collic reflex arc. The purpose of the present study was to measure and compare the cVEMP responses in yoga practitioners and non-yoga practitioners, and to examine the correlation between cVEMP responses and the duration of yoga practice. A total of 120 participants aged between 18 and 40 years were included in the study: 60 yoga practitioners with a minimum one-year Hatha yoga practice and 60 non-yoga practitioners. cVEMP tests were carried out using a standard electrode placement with a 500 Hz tone burst stimulus. The parameters that were recorded included P1 and N1 latency, peak-to-peak amplitudes, and threshold. Using statistical analysis with the Mann-Whitney U test, no significant differences in the latency of P1 and N1 were found between the groups. However, significant differences were found in peak-to-peak amplitudes and thresholds, which were higher in the yoga group compared to the non-yoga group (p < 0.001). In addition, a significant negative correlation was found between the duration of yoga practice and the thresholds of cVEMP, indicating increased vestibular sensitivity with longer practice durations. However, no significant correlation was found for latency and amplitude. These results indicate that yoga can improve vestibular functions by enhancing the responsiveness and sensitivity of the sacculo-collic reflex arc, which might be attributed to activity-dependent neuroplasticity.
Keywords cVEMP, Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials, Yoga, Sacculo-collic pathway
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72662
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