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This research tested positive effects of doing 108 buddhist obeisances on reduction of abdominal obesity. The methods of doing buddhist's 108 obeisances on the knees have been known as a kind of an aerobic exercise and good for maintaining one's health. Cross-sectional analysis was carried out using InBody 4.0 measuring body fat rates between 15%~ 23% and WHR of 0.8~0.9 in both sexes. In addition their Intra abdominal fat, TG average and Body fat percentage were measured after 30days. The results were as follows TG (triglycerides) reduced by averages of 20.9±14.9%; Intra abdominal fats reduced by averages of 22.5±8.9%(p<0.05); Anti-Oxidants increased by averages of 31.3±12.7%(p<0.05); and Body fat rates reduced of 10±3.8%(p<0.05). Based on the results, it was concluded that doing 108 obeisance showed positive effects on reduction in the indication of intra abdominal fats, and anti oxidants, and body fat rates.