Perceived stress, resilience, well-being, and COVID 19 response in Isha yoga practitioners compared to matched controls: A research protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant stressor worldwide and reports of psychological distress, depression, sedentary lifestyles, and overall decreased wellbeing are increasing. Yoga practices have been found to improve mental and physical health. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare Isha yoga practitioners to controls on perceived stress, resilience, wellbeing, and protection and recovery from COVID-19. Trial Design. In this prospective randomized control trial, the effects of yoga practices are being compared between seasoned yoga practitioners with two controls who are age (±3 years), gender matched, and living in the same neighborhood.

Methods

Participants will be asked to complete a series of web-based surveys at baseline, six

SUBMITTER: Upadhyay P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8139364 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature