Yoga for Physical and Mental Health

NCT06304662 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 142

Last updated 2024-05-24

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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

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Jaén

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-13
Primary Completion
2024-02-09
Completion
2024-02-19

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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