The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an asynchronous online yoga program to reduce stress. The study will use an 8 week asynchronous yoga intervention of two different types of yoga (high in breath work and meditation; low in vigorous movement/postures vs. low breath work and meditation; high movement/postures). In addition to self-report stress, measures include sleep, heart rate variability, mindfulness, Essential Properties of Yoga, and acceptability questions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
Participants will engage in an 8 week asynchronous yoga class focused on the internal and cognitive experience within the practice using breathing and meditation focused techniques.
Participants will engage in an 8 week asynchronous yoga class with a emphasis on the physicality and movements of the practice.
Bousfield Psychology Building, 406 Babbidge Road
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
The number (percentage)of people completing the whole protocol (6/8 yoga classes & 2 in-person visits)
The number (percentage)of people completing the whole protocol (6/8 yoga classes \& 2 in-person visits)
Time frame: 8 weeks
The combined score (out of 35) on the 5-item Treatment Acceptability Questionnaire (TAQ)
The combined score (out of 35) on the 5-item Treatment Acceptability Questionnaire (TAQ). The measure is scored on a 1-7 Likert scale. Higher scores indicate highly acceptable, ethical, knowledgeable, and trustworthy study treatment.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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