Yoga in Water vs. Sun Salutation: Which Helps More in Weight Loss?

EXPLORING THE DIFFERENTIAL EFFICACY OF AQUATIC YOGA VERSUS SURYANAMASKAR ON OBESITY WITH INTEGRATED NATUROPATHY APPROACH AN EXPLORATIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL STUDY - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/084500

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E66- Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Intervention1: Aquatic Yoga + Naturopathic therapies: Aqua Yoga Therapy Duration: 60-minute sessions, daily for 5-7 days Components: Sukshma Vyayama (Joint Loosening) 10 min Toe bending, ankle st

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Diagnosed with obesity (based on BMI more or equal to 25). 2) Stable on current medication (if any) for atleast 3 months. 3) No participation in regular yoga or aquatic exercise in the past 6 months. 4) Willingness to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Any symptomatic illness. 2)Subjects those who are under any psychological medications. 3)Alcoholics 4)Severe cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic diseases. During pregnancy, menstruation or lactation period. 5)Any orthopedic or neurological conditions contraindicating exercise. 6)Participation in any other structured exercise program during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1) To assess change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m ) to evaluate alterations in body composition and adiposity. 2) To assess change in body weight (kg) as an objective measure of weight management and metabolic health. 3) To assess change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) to quantify the changes in cardiovascular function and vascular resistance. 4) To assess change in resting heart rate (bpm) as an indicator of autonomic regulation and cardiovascular efficiency. 5) To assess change in respiratory rate (breaths per minute) reflecting pulmonary function and overall cardiorespiratory fitnessTimepoint: Pre-data: Collected one day before the first day of intervention. Post-data: Collected one day after the 10th day of intervention.	—

Measure

Time frame

1) To assess change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m ) to evaluate alterations in body composition and adiposity. 2) To assess change in body weight (kg) as an objective measure of weight management and metabolic health. 3) To assess change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) to quantify the changes in cardiovascular function and vascular resistance. 4) To assess change in resting heart rate (bpm) as an indicator of autonomic regulation and cardiovascular efficiency. 5) To assess change in respiratory rate (breaths per minute) reflecting pulmonary function and overall cardiorespiratory fitnessTimepoint: Pre-data: Collected one day before the first day of intervention. Post-data: Collected one day after the 10th day of intervention.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) To assess stress and anxiety levels Assessed through standardized psychological scales at baseline and post-intervention. 2)Improved adherence to lifestyle modifications Tracked via self-reports and compliance records throughout the study duration.Timepoint: Pre-data: Collected one day before the first day of intervention. Post-data: Collected one day after the 10th day of intervention.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR HARSHINI

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka

drsidj69@gmail.com9137559773

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026