Impact of Surya Bhedana Pranayama on Introverted Personality

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of Surya Bhedana Pranayama on introverted personality, with the aim of exploring whether regular practice can facilitate a shift from introversion toward extroversion. For this study, 20 students from Class 12 at Government Higher Secondary School, Mauganj, Rewa District, aged between 17 and 20 years, were selected using quota sampling. A pre-post research design was employed. Prior to the intervention, personality was assessed in all 20 participants using the Personality Inventory developed by S. Jalota and S. D. Kapur. All participants then practiced Surya Bhedana Pranayama for 20 minutes each morning and evening for 25 consecutive days, after which personality was reassessed using the same inventory. Results confirmed that Surya Bhedana Pranayama exerts a positive influence on introverted personality.