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This study aimed to investigate the impact of specific yogic exercises on the flexibility of non-athletic adult females. The research included 100 female subjects, aged 18 to 28 years, from MGV'S S.P.H. College of Management and Technology, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Subjects were purposively divided into two groups: Group A (Experimental Group, N=50) and Group B (Control Group, N=50). All participants were informed about the study's objectives and protocol. Group A underwent an 8-week yoga regimen comprising various asanas, including Parsvottanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana, Paschimottanasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Janu Sirsasana, Utkatasana, and Virbhadrasana. Flexibility was measured using the Sit and Reach (SR) test. Descriptive analysis and an independent t-test were employed, with significance set at the 0.05 level. Results demonstrated a significant improvement in flexibility for Group A compared to Group B, with a t-value of 8.06. The findings suggest that regular practice of these specific yogic exercises can significantly enhance flexibility in non-athletic adult females.