Yoga for Physical and Mental Health

University of Jaén

Status: Completed

Conditions: Stress

Treatments: Other: Yoga intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06304662

*University of Jaén

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 142 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• University students who do not participate in any physical exercise program
• Sufficient physical autonomy to participate in the physical activities required by the study
• That they are able to understand the instructions, programs and protocols of this project.

Exclusion Criteria:- University students who have serious physical or mental conditions

• Lack of commitment to regular attendance
• Extensive previous experience in yoga

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Triple Blind

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142 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

The control group (CG) that is not going to undergo treatment, which will be evaluated in the pre and post phase of the study. Participants assigned to this group will receive general advice on the positive effects of regular physical activity, and they will be given the guide of recommendations for the promotion of physical activity.

Experimental Group

Experimental group

Description:

The experimental group (EG) that after an initial evaluation will be subjected to a physical training program based on the ERFS, for 12 weeks with 3 weekly sessions (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), with a duration of 30-45 min per session. Once the intervention is finished, a final evaluation will be used again to see if there is a difference or not with the results obtained at the beginning.

Treatment:

Other: Yoga intervention