Studying impact of meditation and yoga on anxiety, loneliness and satisfaction with life Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The study participants will be offered education & training of yoga exercises and heartfulness meditation practice by certified yoga and meditation trainers on a virtual platform over 6-week period.
Sponsors
Wright State University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults above 18 years of age with an interest to participate in the study 2. Basic knowledge of the Internet and ability to follow instructions regarding email communications as well as accessing video conferences
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals less than 18 years of age or uncontrolled psychiatric conditions 2. Participants with a history of meditation practice (= 100 hours of meditation) will be excluded from the study to avoid participant bias Disclaimer: 1. Any person under medical care for depression or other mental health conditions are encouraged not to participate or to only participate after discussion with his/her healthcare provider, so that the study participation does not interfere with current treatment. 2. Any person with physical limitation to perform yoga exercises are advised to seek guidance from his/her healthcare provider, so that study participation does not interfere with current treatment and does not put oneself at risk of any physical injury.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and post intervention at the end of 6 weeks: 1. Generalized anxiety measured by GAD-7 scale 2. Loneliness measured by UCLA Loneliness scale 3. Satisfaction with life measured by Satisfaction with life scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United States of America
Outcome results
None listed