~ 125 ~  International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2016; 3(2): 125-126  P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 4.69 IJPESH 2016; 3(2): 125-126 © 2016 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 19-01-2016 Accepted: 22-02-2016 Virendra Singh Research Scholar, Deptt. Of Physical Education, AMU, Aligarh, UP, India. Anita Pharswan Asst. Professor in physical Education (Guest Faculty), HNBGU, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India. Pankaj Singh Physical Education Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya, New Cantt., Allahabad, India. Brij Bhushan Singh Dept. of Physical. Education. AMU, Aligarh, UP, India. Correspondence Virendra Singh (Research Scholar), Deptt. of Physical Education, AMU, Aligarh, UP, India. Effect of Surya Bhedan and Chandra Bhedan Pranayama on shooting ability in basketball Virendra Singh, Anita Pharswan, Pankaj Singh, Brij Bhushan Singh Abstract The purpose of this study was to asses the effects of Surya Bhedan and Chandra Bhedan Pranayama on shooting ability in Basketball player. For the purpose of this study [10] basketball players were selected from Department of Physical Education AMU, Aligarh. The data was analysed through t-test to ascertain the significant difference in the pre and post experimental means of two groups obtained after the two different pranayams on two successive days. Keywords: Surya Bhedan Pranayama, Chandra Bhedan Pranayama, basketball Introduction Yoga is a popular activity for athletes, children, and seniors. Yoga can be modified to suit all levels of persons ranging from age, sex and physical condition. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj", which means "to yoke" the spirit and physical body together. Yoga has evolved over thousands of years to embrace a wide range of styles and disciplines. Yoga energizes our bodies and calms our minds. Pranayama is control of Breath". "Prana" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels prana represents the pranic energy responsible for life or life force, and "ayama" means control. So Pranayama is "Control of Breath. Pranayama has a Soothening and balancing effect on the nervous system and consists of different breathing exercises. The many kinds of pranayamas has a different effect on our physiology and the state of our mind. “Tasmin Sati Svasa prasvasa Orgativicchedah Pranayamah” – The regulation of breath or the control of Prana is the stoppage of inhalation and exhalation, which follows after securing that steadiness of posture or asana. That is the definition of Pranayama in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Surya Bhedana Pranayama is one of the main pranayamas practiced with Kumbhaka. Surya means the sun. In Surya Bhedan Pranayama the Surya Nadi or the right nostril channel is activated. Surya Bhedan Pranayama is mentioned in the yoga texts Hatha Yoga Pradeepika and the Gheranda Samhita. In Yoga, the right nostril channel or the Surya Nadi, also called the Pingala Nadi is related to prana and the bodily functions, In Surya Bhedan Pranayama, the inhalation is done through the right nostril only. It is said to activate all the bodily functions. Surya Bheda Pranayama is classified as a practice involving retention of breath. The breath is held to the maximum limit as per one’s comfort. The practice of Kumbhaka or holding of breath is an advanced practice. Chandra is the moon. Bhedana means passing through. In Chandra Bhedana Pranayama inhalation is done through the left nostril and exhale through the right. It is said that energy passes through Ida (Chandra) Nadi on the inhalation and through Pingala or Surya Nadi on the exhalation. These are larger nadis that hold the balance of magnetism and energy created by the sun and moon. They travel from the base of the spine to the point between the eyebrows. Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a cooling pranayama. The moon corresponds to the introspective, passive and artistic aspects of an individual’s personality. Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the effects created at physiological level by Surya Bhedan Pranayama and Chandra Bhedan Pranayama on shooting ability in Basketball player.