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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
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.
Change in academic stress levels measured by the Academic Stress Scale (E-CEA).
The Academic Stress Scale (E-CEA) evaluates students' perceived academic stress through 54 items assessing methodological, social, and emotional factors related to their studies.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test, week 1) and after completion of the intervention (post-test, week 16).
Change in anxiety levels measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test, week 1) and after completion of the intervention (post-test, week 16).
Change in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II).
Time frame: Baseline (pre-test, week 1) and after completion of the intervention (post-test, week 16).
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