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Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention in University Students
Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia
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.
Official title: Evaluation of a Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention for the Control of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Mindfulness in University Students
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-07
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Yoga, 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.