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Effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
Healthy women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30 were randomized into two groups to receive either Tai Chi or yoga training. Both interventions were delivered for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, at Bahçeşehir University. Flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized flexibility tests, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The outcome assessor was blinded to group assignment.
Official title: The Effect of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-14
Completion Date
2026-06-02
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tai Chi
Yang-style Tai Chi program consisting of 10 movements delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session (warm-up \~10 min; Tai Chi practice \~30 min; cool-down \~5 min).
Yoga
Yoga program delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session, consisting of 30-35 minutes of asanas (flexibility, strengthening, balance) followed by cool-down and meditation (\~5 minutes).
Locations (1)
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)