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The present study aimed to examine the effect of yogic pranayamas in lifestyle pattern of twenty (N-20) females who were experiencing the symptoms of premenstrual disorders. The lifestyle pattern of females was assessed by applying the Rand SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire. The females responded to Rand SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire to assess the effect of pranayamas on all the domains of health; physical functioning, role limitations related to physical problems, role limitations related to emotional problems, energy/fatigue, emotional well-being, social functioning, bodily pain and general health perception. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the effects of pranayama intervention on lifestyle pattern of females among four cycles during three months. The results of present study revealed that Physical health and emotional problems were subsided, leading to better participation in different events of life with better emotional well-being. Pranayamas also enhanced the energy level of females resulting to reduced bodily pains and changed perception about general health positively.