STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF SWAMI DEV MURTI’S YOGA PRACTICE “CROCODILE EXERCISES”

ABSTRACT Yoga is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual practices. It is an ideal stress reliever and a powerful therapy for mental and physical disorders. Since they were created, Swami Dev Murti’s “Crocodile Exercises” have significantly contributed to the yoga practice. Swami Dev Murti invented them after a thorough study of ancient yoga practices. These exercises are considered the most original and effective practice for dealing with spinal, lower back, and pectoral (shoulder) girdle issues. The survey aimed at monitoring the changes occurring in a human’s body after practicing “Crocodile Exercises” for 30 days. The research was conducted with 37 people of different ages with experience in yoga. А questionnaire survey, pedagogical experiment, and maths-statistical methods were used for the research to be carried out. The questionnaire card was used to determine the popularity of Swami Dev Murthy’s “Crocodile Exercises”. The pedagogical experiment involved performing the recommended yoga practice „Crocodile Exercises“ for 30 days. Test 1 (flexibility in the lower part of the spine) and Test 2 (shoulder girdle) were used to establish the level of spinal flexibility. The results were processed with the Microsoft Pack software package, particularly Microsoft Excel. After analyzing the results from the measurement of the flexibility in the lower part of the spine, it was found that the positive effect of the yoga practice “Crocodile Exercises” was much greater on women. The results from the measurement of the flexibility in the upper part of the spine showed a significant improvement in both sexes. All participants noted unequivocally, without exception, the positive effect of these exercises on their bodies. The results from the experiment revealed that the yoga practice “Crocodile Exercises” had a beneficial impact on the overall improvement in subjects’ physical, mental, and emotional states.