Volume 14, Issue 7

Effect of Yoga Practice Duration on Psychological Well-Being: An Analysis of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Levels

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M. Soundarya, Dr. Pardeep Singh

Abstract

Abstract:

This research explores how the duration of yoga practice influences depression, anxiety, and stress levels in 180 practitioners, divided into four groups: Less Than a Year (n=13), 1 to 3 Years (n=67), 3 to 5 Years (n=18), and More Than 5 Years (n=82). One-way ANOVA analyses indicated significant differences in depression (F (3, 176) = 6.229, p = 0.0005), anxiety (F (3, 176) = 5.399, p = 0.0014), and stress (F (3, 176) = 3.503, p = 0.0165). Extended practice was linked to reduced scores, implying that consistent yoga engagement may enhance psychological health. These results advocate for yoga as a viable mental health strategy and encourage further studies to validate its long-term effects.

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