NCT07280078

Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention in University Students

Evaluation of a Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention for the Control of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Mindfulness in University Students

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to learn whether a program that combines yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve mindfulness in university students. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does participating in yoga, meditation, and mindful eating sessions lower students' levels of stress, anxiety, and depression? * Does the program improve students' mindfulness and general well-being? What will happen in the study: Participants will: * Attend weekly sessions of yoga, meditation, and mindful eating for 32 hours total. * Practice physical postures (Asanas), breathing exercises (Pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. * Receive short lessons about mindful nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. * Complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.

Conditions

• Stress, Psychological
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mindfulness
• Well-being

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating	The behavioral intervention combines weekly 2-hour sessions for 16-weeks. Each class includes warm-up exercises, yoga postures for balance and flexibility, breathing techniques (pranayamas), guided meditation, and relaxation. Additionally, participants receive recommendations on healthy habits, conscious nutrition, and physical well-being.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-07-01
• Primary completion: 2026-08-01
• Completion: 2026-08-01
• First posted: 2025-12-12
• Last updated: 2026-02-18