Saraswati Priyanka, Kanaujia Satish, Singh Thakur Ghanshyam, Kapri Bhuwan Chandra
Humanistic Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi, IND.
Naturopathy and Yoga, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, IND.
Cureus. 2025 Jun 6;17(6):e85452. doi: 10.7759/cureus.85452. eCollection 2025 Jun.
Background Yoga and mind-body mindfulness exercises emphasize awareness-building to help athletes perform better physically and psychologically under trying circumstances. The purpose of the study was to assess how yoga practice affects athletes' stress levels, levels of mindfulness, and psychological flexibility. Methods The design of the study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 88 participants were randomly assigned to two groups in a 1:1 ratio: the yoga practice group and the control group. The yoga group received the yogic intervention, comprising a planned practice of pranayama (breath control) and meditation over a month, which started with a customary prayer. To improve physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance, the practice included a variety of breathing techniques, including , , , , , , and . The control group didn't receive any treatment. Recreational athletes, aged 18 to 45, were screened and enrolled. Participants received a 30-day intervention, and information on athletes' stress levels, psychological flexibility, and mindfulness was gathered. Results Following the intervention, the participants' stress levels were found to be significantly lower (p < 0.001). Those who had participated in the yoga intervention reported fewer negative emotional states and higher dispositional mindfulness levels (p < 0.001). The athletes' everyday psychological flexibility skills could be strongly predicted by stress reduction (adjusted R= 0.660, p = 0.000) and mindfulness improvement (adjusted R= 0.581, p = 0.000). Conclusion Beyond just improving physical health, yoga has many positive effects on mental and emotional health, especially for athletes. Regular use of yoga practices like pranayama, meditation, and mindful breathing can help people become more psychologically flexible, which is a necessary quality that enables one to handle stress, control emotions, and face difficulties with more poise.
背景 瑜伽和身心正念练习强调培养意识，以帮助运动员在艰难环境下在身体和心理方面表现得更好。本研究的目的是评估瑜伽练习如何影响运动员的压力水平、正念水平和心理灵活性。方法 本研究的设计为随机对照试验。总共88名参与者以1:1的比例随机分为两组：瑜伽练习组和对照组。瑜伽组接受瑜伽干预，包括为期一个月的有计划的调息（呼吸控制）和冥想练习，以常规祈祷开始。为了提高身体活力、思维清晰度和情绪平衡，练习包括多种呼吸技巧，包括 ， ， ， ， ， ，和 。对照组未接受任何治疗。对年龄在18至45岁的休闲运动员进行筛选并招募。参与者接受了为期30天的干预，并收集了有关运动员压力水平、心理灵活性和正念的信息。结果 干预后，发现参与者的压力水平显著降低（p < 0.001）。参与瑜伽干预的人报告的负面情绪状态较少，且特质正念水平较高（p < 0.001）。压力减轻（调整后R = 0.660，p = 0.000）和正念改善（调整后R = 0.581，p = 0.000）可以强烈预测运动员的日常心理灵活性技能。结论 瑜伽不仅能改善身体健康，对心理和情绪健康也有许多积极影响，尤其是对运动员。经常进行调息、冥想和正念呼吸等瑜伽练习可以帮助人们在心理上更加灵活，这是一种使人能够应对压力、控制情绪并更从容地面对困难的必要品质。
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