Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress, Psychological, Well-being
Conditions
Keywords
Yoga, Meditation, Stress, Psychological; Anxiety; Well-being; Mindful Eating; Psychological
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to learn whether a program that combines yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve mindfulness in university students. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Does participating in yoga, meditation, and mindful eating sessions lower students' levels of stress, anxiety, and depression? * Does the program improve students' mindfulness and general well-being? What will happen in the study: Participants will: * Attend weekly sessions of yoga, meditation, and mindful eating for 32 hours total. * Practice physical postures (Asanas), breathing exercises (Pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. * Receive short lessons about mindful nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. * Complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALYoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating
The behavioral intervention combines weekly 2-hour sessions for 16-weeks. Each class includes warm-up exercises, yoga postures for balance and flexibility, breathing techniques (pranayamas), guided meditation, and relaxation. Additionally, participants receive recommendations on healthy habits, conscious nutrition, and physical well-being.
Sponsors
Universidad de Antioquia
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Undergraduate students enrolled in the curso "Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating" at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences (CIFAL), University of Antioquia. * Willing to participate voluntarily and complete all study assessments. * Able to attend the full program (32 hours over one academic semester).
Exclusion criteria
* Students currently practicing yoga or meditation regularly. * Pregnant women or participants with any medical condition that prevents safe participation in yoga practice. * Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in academic stress levels measured by the Academic Stress Scale | Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention). | Academic stress will be assessed using the Academic Stress Scale, a 54-item self-report questionnaire that evaluates methodological, social, and emotional stressors related to academic activities. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale. Total scores range from 54 to 270, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived academic stress. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in anxiety levels measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention). | Anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a 40-item self-report instrument consisting of two subscales: State Anxiety (20 items) and Trait Anxiety (20 items). Each subscale score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety levels. |
| Change in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) | Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention). | Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), a 21-item self-report questionnaire. Each item is scored from 0 to 3. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms. |
Contacts
CONTACTJavier M Ceballos Rrueda, PhD
Outcome results
None listed