Physical and Mental Health. Effects of Yoga as a Therapeutic Tool.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stress
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
- Enrollment
- 142
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Stress level
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief 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.
Investigators
Agustín Aibar Almazán
Principal investigator
University of Jaén
Eligibility 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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Stress level
Time Frame: Up to twelve weeks
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). This scale is a self-report instrument that evaluates the level of perceived stress during the last month, it consists of 14 items with a response format of a five-point scale (0 = never, 1 = almost never, 2 = occasionally when, 3 = often, 4 = very often). The total score of the PSS is obtained by reversing the scores of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 13 (in the following sense: 0=4, 1=3, 2=2, 3=1 and 4 =0) and then adding the 14 items. The direct score obtained indicates that a higher score corresponds to a higher level of perceived stress.
Secondary Outcomes
- D2 test(Up to twelve weeks)
- Handgrip Strength(Up to twelve weeks)
- Sleep quality(Up to twelve weeks)
- Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)(Up to twelve weeks)
- Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)(Up to twelve weeks)
- Anxiety and Depression(Up to twelve weeks)
- The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS)(Up to twelve weeks)