~ 75 ~ International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2016; 3(3): 75-78 P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 4.69 IJPESH 2016; 3(3): 75-78 © 2016 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 16-03-2016 Accepted: 18-04-2016 Rajkumar Bauri Senior Research Fellow Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Mrityunjay Biswas Regular Research Scholar Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Dr. Sandip Sankar Ghosh Assistant Professor, University of Kalyani, Nadia, Kolkata-741235, West Bengal, India. Correspondence Rajkumar Bauri Senior Research Fellow Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Effect of yoga on VO2 max and anaerobic power of secondary school boys Rajkumar Bauri, Mrityunjay Biswas, Dr. Sandip Sankar Ghosh Abstract Objective: The objective of the present study was to find out the effect of selected yogic practices on aerobic capacity and anaerobic power of sedentary school boys of West Bengal. Subject: Twenty five (N = 25) sedentary school students were randomly selected as subjects for this study from Ashoknagar Boys Secondary High School, North 24 Parganas. The age ranged from 12-16 years. The study was confined into a single experimental group and no control group was considered. Methodology: In the present study Aerobic fitness in terms of VO2 max and Anaerobic Power were the two variables. Aerobic fitness were measured in terms of maximum oxygen consumption during exercise i.e. VO2 max. VO2 max was measured by Cureton’s 1.0 mile run/walk test (Cureton et al. 1995) which was developed on the population having age ranged from 8-17years. Anaerobic Power were measured respectively by Margaria-Kalamen Anaerobic Power Test. A structured yogic training was intervened for six week. Statistics: Mean and standard deviation of different variables were calculated. The data of the selected variables were analyzed through standard Statistical procedure. The mean of different variables were compared by using t- test. Statistical significance was tested at 0.05 level of confidence. Results: The results highlighted that there were significant difference in aerobic capacity between pre and post treatment condition. On the other hand no significant difference was found in anaerobic power between the pre and post treatment condition. Keywords: VO2max, Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Power, Queens College Step Test and Margaria- Kalamen Anaerobic Power Test. Introduction All the orthodox systems of Indian Philosophy have one goal in view, the liberation of the soul through perfection. The method is by Yoga. Swami Vivekananda. Yoga is an ancient discipline designed to bring balance and health to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the individual. It is long popular practice in India that has become increasingly more common in Western society. “Hatha yoga‑ pradipika” again differentiates all asana into four basic classes–: sidhyasana, padmasana, sinhasana, anvadrasana. Besides, asana may be of two types–: dhyanasana (a posture keeps spinal cord free and center of gravity shifts to other part like ribs) and shasthyasana (to get healthy body). Hatha Yoga is probably the best known form of Yoga and includes Asanas (body postures), Pranayama (control of vital energy through breath control), Kriyas (cleansing practices), Meditation, and Deep Relaxation to reduce stress and build self-confidence. Aerobic (cardiovascular) capacity is one of the most important components of physical fitness. The other components are muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility and low-back function. Cardiovascular fitness is measured as the amount of oxygen transported in the blood and pumped by the heart to the working muscles and as the efficiency of the muscles to use that oxygen. Increasing cardiovascular fitness means increasing the capability of the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system in their most important task, to supply oxygen and energy to your body. Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health benefits. For example, it decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by activities, which employ large muscle groups working dynamically. Such activities include walking, jogging, running, swimming, skating,