Vinayasa Yoga and Mood

The purpose of this study is to examine the immediate and cumulative effects of yoga on stress and mood among young adult college students attending an 8-week program in Vinyasa yoga.

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Affect Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Motor Activity Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Miriam Hospital- CORO building

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

About this study

Traditional vigorous aerobic exercises (TAE), such as running and bicycling have been shown to improve mood and relieve stress. Yoga is an ancient physical and mental practice that as a form of exercise may share properties of TAE and in turn offer similar mood and stress effects. However, scientifically rigorous studies examining the psychological effects of yoga and published in peer-reviewed Western journals are rare. The aim of this research was to establish preliminary evidence for the acute effects of vinyasa yoga on mood and stress among young adults.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adult ages 18 or older
English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Vinyasa yoga

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Miriam Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Vinayasa Yoga on Mood and Stress

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Nov 1, 2012
Registry last updated: Oct 24, 2013

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.

Completed