NCT06304662

Yoga for Physical and Mental Health

Physical and Mental Health. Effects of Yoga as a Therapeutic Tool.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 142 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Jaén · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In the university environment, where academic pressure and personal exploration are paramount, yoga serves as a sanctuary for students facing stress and seeking self-discovery. Through practices like asanas, pranayama, and meditation, yoga equips students with tools to manage stress, foster inner balance, and enhance emotional well-being. Apart from its emotional benefits, yoga offers physical advantages, improving strength, flexibility, and posture, particularly beneficial for those sedentary due to academic demands. Moreover, yoga enhances concentration and mental clarity through mindfulness practices, aiding students in academic focus and problem-solving.Additionally, yoga provides a space for students to disconnect from external stimuli and recharge, reducing mental and physical fatigue while boosting vitality. By integrating yoga into university life, students can better balance academic pressures with personal care, laying the groundwork for a more harmonious and mindful future.

Conditions

• Stress

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Yoga intervention	Over 12 weeks, students will attend 50-minute yoga sessions twice a week. Sessions start with 10 minutes of mindful breathing and gentle warm-up movements, followed by 30 minutes of tailored yoga postures for relaxation and stretching. Students progress from basic to advanced postures, with adaptations for individual needs. Each session ends with a guided meditation for inner calm. A 10-minute cool-down encourages deep relaxation. Emphasis is on stress reduction, flexibility, and mindfulness, tailored to university life challenges. Continuous assessment ensures sessions meet students' evolving needs and optimize yoga's benefits in the university setting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-13
• Primary completion: 2024-02-09
• Completion: 2024-02-19
• First posted: 2024-03-12
• Last updated: 2024-05-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain