Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Asthma

"LiuzijueExercise includes inhalation and exhalation through various mouth patterns to manage and control the rise and fall of the breath in the body. It is performed by delivering 6 distinct sounds, (xū,hē, hū sī, chuī, and xī) through termination along with comparing body activities.~The following are 6-8 vital parts of body movements:~1. Swaying and twisting~2. Hip rotations~3. Arm movements~4. Knee bends~5. Foot pivots~6. Spine elongation~7. Hand gestures~8. Breath synchronization Frequency: 1 session per day for a week Intensity:In first week 1 set of Luizijue exercise will be performed then progressively increase to 4 sets till 6th week .~Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Luizijue Exercise."

"Tai Chi Chuan Exercise combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental postures.~Names of the 10 Movements in Sequence~1. Commencing Form~2. Repulsing the Monkey~3. Brush Knee~4. Parting the Horse's Mane~5. Cloud Hands~6. Golden Cockerel Standing on the Left, then the Right~7. Kick Out Right, Kick Out Left~8. Grasping the Bird's Tail~9. Cross Hands or Embrace the Tiger~10. Closing Form Frequency: 3 sessions / week Intensity: Initially each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively leads to 6 or 10 reps according to patient tolorance.~Total Time for Session; 40 minutes Warm-up Time: 10 minutes with pursed lip breathing Cool Down Time: 10 minutes with upper body gentle stretching. Exercise Duration: 20 minutes for Tai Chi Chuan Exercise."