The Synergistic Effects of Yoga on Psychological

This survey-based observational study was designed to study an individual's Yoga experience as it relates to psychological wellness, physical wellness, and subjective well-being. Men and women ages 18-85 were recruited though Yoga studio participation and through word of mouth. They answered demographic question as well as items from four differential scales. Dependent variables included physical wellness, life satisfaction, mindfulness, and subjective vitality. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. Results indicated that Yoga participants perceive higher levels of mental wellness, physical wellness, and subjective well-being. Additionally, Yoga participants, as compared to non-Yoga participants, were more likely to perceive higher levels of perceived wellness, in almost all domains tested, than exercisers versus non exercisers. The results of this study bring merit to Yoga participants' perception of wellness. Further studies could investigate a variety of topics. Understanding how long it takes a Yoga participant to feel higher levels of perceived wellness may be useful in designing intervention studies. Additionally, looking at different styles of Yoga, specifically asana, meditation, and pranayama techniques, and implementation (home versus studio) would be useful in the design of future research studies.

• | Author: Jakobsson Hillevi
• | Publisher: Hillevi Jakobsson
• | Publication Date: Mar 21, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 76 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 6446393075
• | ISBN-13: 9786446393074