Title: A Study on the Effects of Yoga on Stress and Anxiety in College Students: A Randomized Controlled TrialIntroductionIn recent years, yoga has gained popularity as an alternative approach to reducing stress and anxiety. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of yoga on stress and anxiety levels in college students.MethodsParticipants were randomly assigned to a yoga intervention group or a control group. The yoga group participated in three 60-minute yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the control group continued with their normal daily routine. Stress and anxiety levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) respectively, before and after the intervention.ResultsThe results showed that the yoga group had a significant reduction in both perceived stress (p=0.01) and anxiety (p=0.02) compared to the control group. The yoga intervention also resulted in a significant improvement in sleep quality (p=0.03) and a decrease in depressive symptoms (p=0.04) in the yoga group.DiscussionThe findings of this study suggest that yoga can effectively reduce stress and anxiety levels in college students. The results are consistent with previous studies that have shown the beneficial effects of yoga on mental health. The improvements in sleep quality and depressive symptoms observed in this study further demonstrate the potential of yoga as a complementary approach to improving overall well-being.ConclusionThis randomized controlled trial provides evidence that an eight-week yoga intervention can effectively reduce stress and anxiety levels in college students. The findings support the use of yoga as a complementary approach to managing mental health in young adults. Further research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of yoga on mental health and to explore the potential mechanisms underlying the observed effects.
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