Table 1 Baseline characteristics of yoga and physical exercise groups

Age in years

10.4 (1.2)

10.5 (1.3)

Age range (years)

8 -12

8 -13

Gender ratio (B:G)

34:15

26: 23

Socio economic status

Lower middle class

Lower middle class

B.M.I. (kg/m ² )

15.10 (1.69)

15.36 (2.51)

Right hand grip strength (kg)

15.67 (5.30)

15.19 (6.00)

Left hand grip strength (kg)

15.06 (4.98)

14.31 (5.73)