Yoga Practice Research Articles

Comparison of the Effect of Yoga and Aerobic Exercise on Nurses' Burnout: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: There is evidence of yoga and aerobic exercises as an effective therapy for nurse burnout; however, these methods have yet to be compared. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of yoga and aerobic exercises on burnout among nurses. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted in two medical and educational hospitals in the south of Iran (February 2019 to April 2019). A total of 81 female nurses were randomized to yoga (n = 27), aerobics (n = 27), and control (n = 27) groups. In this study, 24 sessions of yoga and aerobic practices were run. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was filled out before the intervention, immediately after, and one month later. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software 16.0. Shapiro test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, chi-square test, Friedman test, and Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis test were used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 71 participants remained and continued the study, and 56% were married. The participants’ mean age and mean work history were 35.78 ± 3.94 and 11.65 ± 5.10 years, respectively. The mean of overtime work in the month was 35.67 ± 23.85 hours. There were no significant differences between the three groups before intervention (T0) and one month after intervention (T2), although the mean scores of the aerobic and yoga groups were reduced, compared to the control group. Immediately after intervention (T1), a significant difference was observed in emotional exhaustion (P = 0.007, Df = 2, Kruskal-Wallis x2 = 10.016, size effect = 0.95 - 2.26). The mean score of emotional exhaustion in the yoga group (23.13 ± 4.13) was reduced compared to the aerobic (36.00 ± 5.65) and control (38.44 ± 10.96) groups. Conclusions: Both yoga and aerobics reduced burnout, compared to the control group. Yoga was better than aerobics in the emotional exhaustion dimension. Although further research is needed to compare these two interventions, using each of them can reduce the burnout of nurses. Nursing managers can use yoga as an effective method to reduce job burnout. For future research, it is suggested to use other yoga techniques with longer intervention time and long-term follow-up.

The relationship between creativity and yoga nidra as a mindfulness practice: Considering the possibilities for wellbeing and education

Creative thinking skills are critical for learning and society's technical and cultural progress. As society becomes increasingly complex, there is a need to identify habits and practices that support creative thinking skills alongside wellbeing. Much research has suggested that mindfulness and its associated practices can support creativity. One such mindfulness practice is Yoga Nidra (a yogic practice closely aligned to meditation). The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between Yoga Nidra and creativity (via several indicators). We review of the literature on the effects of mindfulness practices and creativity, including Yoga Nidra. We then share an exploratory empirical study which utilized the Torrance non-verbal creativity test, the Mednick verbal creativity test, the WAM questionnaire (well-being, activity, mood), the "Word-color interference" method by G. Stroop, Raven's Progressive Matrices, and the Big 5 Five-Factor Personality Questionnaire. This study involved 22 people aged 27–53 from Almaty, Moscow, and Nur-Sultan. Creativity was measured via a pre-test; then the participants were introduced to a three-week Yoga Nidra practice program, followed by a post-test. The program was presented to participants for 60 min three times a week for three weeks, by a certified yoga expert. Participants were divided into two groups: online and offline practitioners. Both groups passed pre- and post- tests. Results demonstrated a positive impact of Yoga Nidra on the creativity of the participants following this three-week program. As education researchers, we consider this research within the context of an existing body of research and theory linking mindfulness/meditation practices to creativity, thinking and learning. Finally, we reflect on implications for further research, practice, and learning settings.

Systemic and ocular pressure changes following sympathetic activation in yoga practitioners - A comparative study

Introduction and Aim: Blood Pressure (BP), Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Ocular Perfusion Pressure (OPP) are precursor parameters that lead to development of glaucoma. Under conditions of stress, either physical or psychological origin, there is disturbance of autonomic regulation. This causes increased activation of the sympathetic nervous system which might influence BP and ocular pressures. An altered autonomic balance towards lower sympathetic drive is observed in subjects practicing yoga, but it is not clear whether this adaptation also influences ocular pressures. Our study attempted to analyze variations in BP, IOP and OPP following sympathetic activation in yogic practitioners and non-practitioners of yoga. Materials and Methods: One hundred and ten subjects aged 18 - 25 years were recruited and categorised into yoga and non-yoga group. Basal BP was recorded using a sphygmomanometer and IOP was recorded using a rebound tonometer. Isometric hand grip (IHG) and Cold pressor test (CPT) were administered one at a time. IOP and BP were recorded immediately following these sympathetic activation tests. Mean arterial pressure and OPP was calculated using standard formula. Results: Significant increase in the values of pulse, BP, IOP and OPP following sympathetic activation were observed in the non-yoga group which was not noted in the yoga group. Elevation in systemic and ocular pressures following sympathetic activation was less in yoga practitioners. This adrenergic response was greater in the non-yoga group. Conclusion: Regular yoga practice maintains adequate perfusion of ocular tissues by autoregulation. Hence yoga can be recommended as a complementary health approach for the autonomic nervous system imbalance.

Impact of Yoga On Sports Fitness

If you are a competitive athlete, it is best to tailor your yoga practice to your training schedule because a particular sport can develop certain muscle groups while ignoring others. Over time, this process causes imbalances in the muscles and joints, leading to overuse injuries. Yoga helps the muscles, tendons, and ligaments move through a full range of motion, thus cultivating balance and core strength which is a huge benefit to athletes in their chosen sports. A tri-athlete from San Diego, Heidi Resiert said, “I'm glad I found yoga and added it to my weekly workout routine. Not only do I feel stronger, but I also feel more confident that I will continue to be injury free." Another essential element in yoga is breath work (pranayama). The attention to breath during yoga can be considered one of the most important benefits to athletes. Learning to stay focused and centered through uncomfortable poses by concentrating on even inhalations and exhalations sets up the athlete to stay focused during a race or challenging workout. The mind-body connection in yoga is essential to helping athletes develop mental acuity and concentration. In addition, yoga helps you to relax not just tight muscles, but also anxious and overstressed minds. Yoga works not just in the sagittal plane, but in the frontal and transverse planes as well, ensuring well-rounded development. Being more relaxed will also aid in athletic performance. So, why not enhance your game performance and prevent injury by adding yoga to your training plan now.

Abstract A002: Collaboration between the physician/researcher and patient/survivor is key

Abstract In May 2009, I went to see my primary care physician for a routine annual physical exam. I told her that I thought I was starting menopause. She did a typical physical including a pelvic exam and did not notice anything abnormal; but she decided to send me for a vaginal ultrasound. The ultrasound revealed that both my ovaries were massive. My physician sent me to my gynecologist for further follow up. My gynecologist advised me to have a complete hysterectomy and she had a CA-125 blood test done. It came back elevated. She told me I had ovarian cysts. A family friend, an OB-GYN, reviewed my test results and urged me to get a second opinion with a gynecological oncologist. Fortunately, I was able to see a Gyn-Onc who scheduled surgery. This doctor confirmed that I had complex ovarian cysts but could not determine if there was any malignancy until my surgery. Urging patients to see gynecological oncologists is one of the most important things that can be done to save women’s lives. During my debulking surgery it was discovered that I had High Grade Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. I started a six-month chemotherapy regime of Taxol and Carboplatin. It was hard on my body—I became anemic, required blood transfusions, had digestive problems, and experienced a level of fatigue that I never knew existed. Halfway through chemo I had genetic counseling and decided to take the BRCA1 gene mutation test. I tested positive—most likely because of my Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. There is a history of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer and brain cancer in my family. Due to my BRCA1+ status I had a prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction which took place in December 2010. Here is a video that I created to help bring awareness to the importance of genetic testing: https://youtu.be/Fm72svK2zKw I am a Research Advocate for OVCA patients and survivors. I participate in clinical trials. I teach yoga and mindfulness practices at retreats for cancer survivors. I participate in OCRA’s Survivors Teaching Students program at the University of Washington Medical School. I am a peer mentor for Imerman’s Angels, OCRA and Sharsheret. I serve as a Survivor Ambassador for: Clearity Foundation, Amy K. Rosenthal Foundation, Rivkin Foundation and Powell Drescher OVCA Research Foundation. I am a peer reviewer for the DOD’s Ovarian OCRP. In April 2023 I attended the Annual Meeting of American Association for Cancer Research as part of the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program. During the poster sessions I met almost 100 researchers whose focus is Ovarian Cancer and only six of them had ever met an actual Ovarian Cancer patient/survivor. I want my survivorship to impact the discovery of effective tests for early diagnosis and treatment of OVCA. I believe that the collaboration between the physician/researcher and the patient/survivor will bring new solutions to dealing with an OVCA diagnosis and treatments. Citation Format: Deborah J. Binder. Collaboration between the physician/researcher and patient/survivor is key [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference on Ovarian Cancer; 2023 Oct 5-7; Boston, Massachusetts. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(5 Suppl_2):Abstract nr A002.

Effect of Yoga of Adaptive Yogasana Practice on the Flexibility and Psychomotor Variables in Intellectually Disabled Subjects.

Intellectual disability (ID) is a public health challenge affecting communities worldwide. ID is characterized by impaired physical and cognitive functioning and less engaged in physical activities. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of adaptive yoga practices on cognitive and motor abilities in the subjects with ID. Sixty-six subjects with mild and moderate IDs were purposively selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups, with 33 subjects in each group. One month of adaptive yoga module was provided to the experimental group. To assess the impact of the yoga intervention, Functional Reach Test (FRT), Wall Toss Test (WTT), Finger Tapping Test (FTT), Sit-Reach Test (SRT), and Six Letter Cancellation Test (SLCT) were administered. The experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement with P < 0.05 across all the parameters, whereas the control group could not observe a significant improvement. Based on the results, this study concludes that "one month of adaptive yoga module" delivered impact and helped to improve the dynamic balance, eye-hand coordination, neuro-motor function, spinal flexibility, and selective attention in ID-afflicted subjects.

Effect of Prenatal Yoga versus Moderate-Intensity Walking on Cardiorespiratory Adaptation to Acute Psychological Stress: Insights from Non-Invasive Beat-to-Beat Monitoring.

We recently reported enhanced parasympathetic activation at rest throughout pregnancy associated with regular yoga practice. The present study presents a secondary analysis of data collected within a prospective cohort study of 33 pregnant women practicing yoga once weekly throughout pregnancy and 36 controls not involved in formal pregnancy exercise programs. The objective was to assess the impact of prenatal yoga on the autonomic nervous system stress response. Healthy pregnant women with singleton pregnancies were recruited in the first trimester. There was no significant difference in the maternal body mass index (BMI) between the yoga group and the controls (24.06 ± 3.55 vs. 23.74 ± 3.43 kg/m2, p = 0.693). Women practicing yoga were older (28.6 ± 3.9 vs. 31.3 ± 3.5 years, p = 0.005) and more often nulliparous (26 (79%) vs. 18 (50%), p = 0.001). We studied heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in the time domain (SDNN, standard deviation of regular R-R intervals, and RMSSD, square root of mean squared differences of successive R-R intervals) and frequency domain (ln(LF/HF), natural logarithm of low-frequency to high-frequency power), as well as synchronization indices of heart rate, blood pressure and respiration during and immediately following acute psychological stress of a standardized mental challenge test. Measurements were performed once per trimester before and after yoga or a 30 min moderate-intensity walk. Statistical comparison was performed using three-way analyses of variance (p < 0.05 significant). Time domain HRV parameters during and following mental challenge in the yoga group were significantly higher compared to the controls regardless of the trimester (F = 7.22, p = 0.009 for SDNN and F = 9.57, p = 0.003 for RMSSD, respectively). We observed no significant differences in the yoga group vs. the controls in terms of ln(LF/HF) and synchronization indices. Regular prenatal yoga practice was associated with a significantly reduced sympathetic response to mental challenge and quicker recovery after acute psychological stress. These effects persisted throughout pregnancy with regular practice.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF YOGIC PRACTICES AT YOGA INSTITUTE AND YOGA STUDIOS

The purpose of the study was to find out the changing perspectives-practices-understanding of Yoga in the olden era and in the modern era. Yoga has become popular and commercialized so authentic practices of yoga become very much modified. Many yoga teachers have a wrong understanding about the concept of Yoga. The purpose of the study, 10 yoga institutes and studios of Pune city were randomly selected for observation. Their style of teaching Yoga and methods of classes. After observing 5 yoga institutes and studios respectively, it was observed that the many Yoga institutes teach traditional style of Yoga but Yoga studios teach modification in Yoga classes. Traditional way of practicing yoga is for example – Raja Yoga/Patanjal Yoga, Karma Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Jnyana Yoga, Nath Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga etc. and modern way of practicing Yoga - Hot yoga, Power yoga, Beer yoga, Wine yoga etc. so the real purpose of yoga is not fulfilled here by Yoga studios. There is a need to increase more awareness about traditional yoga. The experimental results show that the traditional methods are correct by giving them the right material of yoga and to make Yoga as a lifestyle.

IMPACT OF SUTRA NETI ON ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH ALLERGIC RHINITIS - A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Background &amp; Objective: Allergic rhinitis is a global health problem that contributes to missed or unproductive time at work. Inflammation associated with allergic rhinitis causes nasal venous sinusoids, swelling of the anterior and inferior nasal turbinates, and obstruction of nasal airflow, ultimately contributing to nasal congestion. Sutra Neti Kriya and Kapalabhati are practiced for more than thousands of years as part of Hatha Yoga practice. It has been used as nasal cleansing technique to clear the nasal passage from obstructions, and to improve the health of Upper Respiratory Tract and preventing infections like Sinusitis, Rhino conjunctivitis and Allergic Rhinitis. Breath awareness helps in focusing on the respiratory health and free passage of air in and out through both nostrils. Methods: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria total 120 subjects were selected out of 200 subjects screened. 60 subjects are recruited for group 1 and 60 subjects for group 2. Group 1 subjects are given 11 sessions of Sutra Neti followed by Kapalabhati for 4 weeks, Group 2 undergo 20min of breath awareness on same sessions as group 1. Pre and post data were collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods for comparison. Results: The result is suggestive that the impact of Sutra Neti Kriya followed by Kapalabhati on variables was significant. Significant change was noted in AEC, SNOT and RQLQ each domain and total score in Group-1. In contrast, group 2 showed no significant changes. Conclusion: Practice of Sutra Neti Kriya followed by Kapalabhati helps to ward off common cold, coughs, allergic rhinitis and tonsillitis. Result of RQLQ and SNOT questionnaire in this study shows evidence to improvement of Quality of life and wellbeing. AEC decline is also observed, so the technique also reduces the inflammation.

Influence of yoga practices and core exercises training on cardiorespiratory fitness of college females

Background: Obesity is a major health issue in modern society. Regular physical exercise and healthy habits are some of the ways to get rid of it. In this study, researchers applied yoga and core exercises to overweight college females to find their effect on cardiorespiratory endurance. Objectives: To find out the effect of yoga and core exercise training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight college females and to compare the effect of yoga and core exercise training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight college females. Methodology: Through the purposive sampling method 30 overweight college females were selected and they were randomly divided into two groups the yoga group and the core exercise group. Both exercises were conducted three days per week for periods of 16 weeks, each exercise session was 40 minutes in duration. Cooper's 12 minute run/walk test was used to measure cardiorespiratory fitness. The t test was conducted to analyze the data, and the level of significance was set at p&lt;0.05. Result: It was observed that after yoga practice cardiorespiratory fitness measurements improved from 1396 ± 76.12 meters to 1476 ± 67.46 meters. After core exercise training, it improved from 1399.62 ± 82.83 meters to 1480.66 ± 135.72 meters. The statistical analysis has shown yoga and core exercise significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness (p&lt;0.05). When the effects of yoga and core exercise training were compared, it was shown that both had similar effects. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that both yoga practice and core exercise significantly improved the cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight college females, and both yoga practice and core exercise had a similar effect on cardiorespiratory fitness among the subjects.

「공유화쟁문」 잔존 부분의 연원

In this paper, the source of “the Aspect of Harmonization between Emptiness and Being” is estimated. Firstly, “Where do the four phrases related to the dispute between Emptiness and Being originate from?” Kuījī(窺基) criticized the four theories under the condition that Bhāvaviveka(淸辯) adopts the theories. It is presumed that Wonhyo used Kuījī’s idea.&#x0D; Secondly, “Where did the way the third party reconciles the debate come from?” Woncheuk(圓測) placed participants in the Commentary of the Humane Kings Sutra (仁王經疏), with the first being the student of thought of Consciousness-only, the second being Bhāvaviveka, and the third being Dharmapāla(護法). It is presumed that Wonhyo accepted Woncheuk’s idea.&#x0D; Thirdly, “Where did the idea that Emptiness is not different from Being come from?” Based on the theory of dependent origination that emphasized interdependence and independence, the ｢First Chapter｣ of Sān-lùn school(三論學) declared the relationship between Emptiness and Being. After accepting the chapter, Wonhyo is presumed to have described the idea.&#x0D; Lastly, “Where did the idea of comparing empty space come from?” The Treatise on the Stages of Yoga Practice (Yogācārabhūmi-śāstra) has the simile of empty space and Wonhyo seemed to accept the idea. Then, unlike the treatise, he compared the dependent nature (paratantra-svabhāva) and the imaginary nature (parikalpitah-svabhāva) to the space and the shape.

Impact of Yoga on anxiety, stress and sleep quality among health care professionals during a public health crisis.

Health care professionals (HCPs) working on the frontlines of health care emergencies/pandemics often experience elevated anxiety, stress and reduced quality of sleep. Yoga is a mind-body practice that has been proven to effective in improving physical and mental health. To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated Yoga intervention on mental health measures and sleep quality among HCPs working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 110 HCPs, including Doctors and nursing staff, with an age range of 20 to 65 years who were recruited through a convenience sampling method and assigned to a Yoga group (n = 55) or a control group (n = 55). The Yoga group received a weekly one-hour Yoga session followed by a 30-minute self-practice three times a week at home for one month. The control group followed routine activity. Heart rate (HR), Blood Pressure, stress measures (Perceived Stress and visual analogue Scale for Stress), COVID-related anxiety, Sleep Quality, Quality of life and Preservative Thinking were assessed before and after the intervention. A significant decrease in stress measures, COVID-19-related anxiety and fear, and perseverative thinking was noticed in the Yoga group. Sleep quality and quality of life also improved significantly. The control group showed no significant change. At one month, the Yoga group showed significantly greater improvement in stress measures, COVID-19-related anxiety and fear, perseverative thinking, sleep quality and quality of life compared to the control group. Yoga practice during the public health crisis would help reduce anxiety and stress and improve sleep among HCPs. Further randomized controlled trials are warranted.

A Method for Specifying Yoga Poses Based on Deep Learning, Utilizing OpenCV and Media Pipe Technologies

Yoga is a years discipline that calls for physical postures, mental focus, and deep breathing. Yoga practice can enhance stamina, power, serenity, flexibility, and well‐being. Yoga is currently a well-liked type of exercise worldwide. The foundation of yoga is good posture. Even though yoga offers many health advantages, poor posture can lead to issues including muscle sprains and pains. People have become more interested in working online than in person during the last few years. People who are accustomed to internet life and find it difficult to find the time to visit yoga studios benefit from our strategy. Using the web cameras in our system, the model categorizes the yoga poses, and the image is used as input. However, the media pipe library first skeletonizes that image. Utilizing a variety of deep learning models, the input obtained from the yoga postures is improved to improve the asana. The algorithms like VGG16 (Visual Geometric Group), VGG19, Convo2d, CNN.

Preventive health care and life style management

The primary cause of death worldwide has shifted in the recent century from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases. The public health systems continue to face difficulties as a result of outbreaks of communicable diseases. It is acknowledged that changes in human behaviour and lifestyle are risk factors for the current public health issues, which have a substantial impact on wellness and quality of life. In addition to helping to prevent and treat diseases, leading a healthy lifestyle is essential for promoting overall wellbeing. Evidence-based methods for managing one's lifestyle have been made available by modern medicine, yet doing so successfully presents difficulties. The traditional practices of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation appear promising as complementing methods to promote social welfare. The author puts up a fresh viewpoint and model dubbed "Integrative Lifestyle" that is based on data from both contemporary and conventional methods of lifestyle management. Ayurveda has made significant contributions to both the prevention and treatment of ailments. A healthy lifestyle might include behaviour that are outlined in depth in Ayurveda, such as Dincharya (conducts during the day), Ratricharya (conducts during the night), Ritucharya (seasonal conducts), Ahara Vidhi (diet guidelines), and Sadvritta (excellent conducts), among others.

Confirmation of the viability of a metaverse yoga class and investigation into the impact on pain, anxiety, and depression associated with low back pain after engaging in virtual yoga sessions.

This study aimed to explore the influence of metaverse technology (MT) factors like presence, usability, and enjoyment on patients' satisfaction, with a focus on examining potential mediating effects. In addition, it sought to assess whether the yoga practice as an intervention therapy in MT induces changes in the pain, anxiety, and depression levels of patients experiencing back pain. From the pool of 202 participants, this study chose participants who had reported enduring low back pain over 12 weeks, with a visual analogue scale (VAS) rating of 4 or higher. After completing the questionnaire, patients were randomly assigned to either the control group (COG, n=100) or the yoga exercise group (YEG, n=99). Results showed that the construct validity for questionnaires and a reasonable model fit were confirmed, and that presence showed a statistically significant effect on psychological satisfaction via the mediating path of enjoyment (β=0.592, P=0.001). Following 8 weeks of the yoga practice, the VAS increased for the COG, while it decreased significantly by ~29% for the YEG (P=0.001). YEG also exhibited a decrease in the Oswestry Disability Index by ~17%, anxiety by ~7%, and depression by ~10% (P=0.001). In conclusion, psychological satisfaction in a yoga practice using a metaverse cannot be achieved solely through the sense of presence; enjoyment is necessary for patients' satisfaction. Moreover, it was verified that virtual yoga practice is effective in ameliorating psychological factors resulting from back pain.

Yoga for Sports Performance

Yoga is an ancient art, harmonizing of development for the body, mind and spirit. Yoga includes its techniques, which are practiced to join body, mind and spirit together. In Sports, generally seen that sports persons get injured frequently due to improper flexibility, coordination as well as they do not get proper relaxation after their work-out. The present study was to observe the effect of selected yoga practices on sports performance. Review was done through electronic database-PubMed, Google scholar and various journals. It has been observed that yoga is a great tool for sports persons. Yoga practicing offers a number of physical, emotional and psychological benefits. An intelligent yoga practice may increase mental concentration and significantly reduce the level of stress and anxiety. Yoga practices are also observed most beneficial for eliminating stiffness, improving coordination and preventing injuries. Even through after the injuries occurring in the body, these can easily be cured by doing yoga practice. The stretching and breathing practices of yoga help the Sports person and athletes to improve their Sports performance and to maintain their body. A practice of different form of yoga significantly increases the physical, mental and emotional energy, which helped in better concentration and endurance. Moreover, Relaxation technique allows body and mind to recover from fatigue and weakness and had a significant impact on mind calmness.

Impacts of Yogic Practice on Specific Physical Factors in Female College Athletes

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of yogic practice on specific physical variables among female college athletes. To achieve this goal, 30 subjects aged between 18 and 24 years were randomly selected from Trichy Districts and then assigned randomly to two groups, each comprising 15 participants: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group followed a yogic practice regimen, while the control group did not engage in any experimental activities. The physical fitness variables focused on in this study were flexibility and balance. The research design followed a true random group design, including both pre-tests and post-tests. The 30 subjects were evenly distributed between the experimental group (comprising those undergoing yogic practice) and the control group. Pre-tests were conducted before the six-week experimental period to assess the selected physical variables in all 30 subjects. Following the experimental period, post-tests were administered, and the scores were meticulously recorded. Statistical analysis was carried out with a predetermined significance level set at a 0.05 confidence interval. The results of this study indicated a significant improvement in flexibility and balance among participants in the yogic practice group.

Effect of Yogic Practices on Psychological Variables in Athletes

The study aimed to explore the influence of yogic practices on psychological variables among college women athletes. The hypothesis posited that eight weeks of yogic practice would significantly impact selected psychological variables in women athletes. For this investigation, 30 randomly selected women athletes from Trichy district, Tamilnadu, India, aged between 18 to 24 years, were chosen as subjects. The research employed a pretest–posttest random group design, incorporating an experimental group (Group ‘A’) and a control group (Group ‘B’), each comprising fifteen participants. Group ‘A’ underwent yogic practice, while Group ‘B’ received no training. Anxiety and aggression were assessed using the Spiel Berger questionnaire and Smith questionnaire, respectively. Data were collected before and after eight weeks of training. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to determine the impact of yogic practices on psychological variables among women athletes, with the significance level set at 0.05. The study’s findings strongly indicate that eight weeks of yogic practice had a significant effect on the selected variables in women athletes, thus supporting the initially hypothesized impact.

The Wellness Journey of Adults: “A Survey on Yoga Practices and Personal Transformation”

This article focuses on the importance of yoga in well-being ness of our body. Yoga is the absolute best well-being and health module as it is extensive and all-encompassing in nature. Wellness is a functioning course of becoming mindful of and settling on decisions toward a sound and satisfying life. Health is more than being liberated from disease; it is a unique process of progress and development. All kind of body well-being advances appropriate consideration of our bodies for ideal well-being and bodywork. There are many pieces of health that all should be really focused on together. In general, good health promotes a balanced view of physical activity, nutrition, and mental health to keep your body in good health and fitness. Yoga is a way of life higher and healthier. It ensures extraordinary success or efficiency in the workplace and higher authority over the mind and emotions; with yoga one can achieve both physical and mental harmony. Yoga is a finished science that joins the body, psyche, and soul. Everyday routine with regards to yoga expands peacefulness, affectability, instinct, mindfulness, body wellness, and increasing of immunity in the present condition of coronavirus disease-19. Yoga is not just about working out; it is about a sound way of life.

A Study on Effectiveness of Yoga for Improvement of Work Productivity among Millennials in Tiruchirappalli

Yoga has been great art and science of healthy living. Positive health is an important means of leading meaningful life filled with happiness and inner harmony. With rapid economic development and increasing westernization of lifestyle in past few decades there is a change in the behavioural pattern of human being. This article focuses on the effectiveness of yoga for improvement of work productivity among millennials. The regular practice of yoga is a solution for the many psychological and lifestyle disorders of the modern life with the revitalization of the traditional inheritance along the lines of the sustainable approach. It was observed that, all the responders said that yoga is beneficial in their life as it helps them to attain inner peace, productive mind, strong immunity and balanced work life as well. Thus, it can be concluded that, practicing yoga makes life healthy and increased their productivity.