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Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students

NCT07415460 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 53

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) for university students. Over an eight-week period, 56 students will be randomly assigned to either a SKY breathwork group or a control group engaging in general yoga without breathwork. The SKY group will participate in a three-day in-person retreat, weekly virtual sessions, and independent home practice. The study will assess recruitment, retention, and adherence, as well as changes in physical activity, perceived stress, anxiety, resilience, social connectedness, and cognitive focus. All participants will complete validated wellness questionnaires at baseline and post-intervention. The goal is to determine whether SKY is a feasible, low-risk intervention that may enhance student well-being and inform future research.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

SKY Breath Meditation

Three day in person retreat, weekly virtual sessions, home practice

OTHER

Yoga Videos

Pre-recorded yoga videos will be sent to the participants to perform yoga three times per week

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-28
Primary Completion
2027-04-30
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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