Rishi Pal , Kexin Gao , Xinyu Li , Bishal Guragai , Tianhuan Li , Qiushui Xie , Gujing Li
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Abstract
Objective
There is no existing yoga that is designed specifically according to the traits of college-stressed students. So a novel Mano Shakti Yoga (MSY) was designed to alleviate stress-induced anxiety and depression in college students, which was assessed by physical and psychological measurements.
Methods
A total number of 73 students with stress were recruited and were then randomly allocated into two groups: a) the yoga group received MSY intervention for 12 sessions, and b) the control group received no yogic intervention. And Zung’s self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), Zung’s self-rating depression scale (SDS), and cortisol saliva (CS) were assessed pre- and post- yoga intervention in both groups.
Results
The post-yoga measurement, including SAS, SDS, and CS levels, were significantly decreased compared with the pre-yoga in the yoga group. However, there was no significant difference in the control group.
Conclusion
MSY, which focuses on body-mind interaction and integration, can effectively improve the psychological and physical state of high-stressed college students.