Effect of yoga on mental health: Comparative study between young and senior subjects in Japan
2011
Effect of Yoga on Mental Health in Young and Senior Subjects
Sample size: 25
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gururaja Derebail, Harano Kaori, Toyotake Ikenaga, Kobayashi Haruo
Primary Institution: Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
Hypothesis
Does yoga have different effects on mental health for young and senior individuals?
Conclusion
Yoga helps to improve mental health by reducing stress in both young and senior individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Salivary amylase activity decreased significantly in both age groups after yoga practice.
- State and Trait anxiety scores decreased significantly in both young and senior participants.
- Yoga was practiced for a month, showing both immediate and long-term effects on anxiety reduction.
Takeaway
Yoga can make you feel less stressed and anxious, no matter how old you are.
Methodology
Participants practiced yoga for 90 minutes once or twice a week for a month, with assessments of salivary amylase and anxiety scores before and after the intervention.
Limitations
Lack of a control group.
Participant Demographics
15 seniors (ages 65-75) and 10 young adults (ages 20-30), with a majority of females in both groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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