Effect of Yoga Practice on Stress, Cognitive Failure and Subjective Happiness

Background: Yoga has a strong foundation in the historical and traditional aspects of ancient India. Research indicates that practicing yoga can lower stress, enhance focus and attention, generate positive feelings, and boost overall happiness. This study aimed to investigate the effect of yoga asana practice on stress, cognitive failure, and subjective happiness in university students. A cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling were used. The sample consists of Methods: two groups: university students who have been practicing yoga asana for at least 6 months and non-yoga practicing university students, with each group comprising 30 participants aged between 18 and 25 years. Yoga practitioners are individuals who practice various forms of yoga asana, including standing series, prone series, supine series, and sitting series asana. The samples were collected using a stress indicator questionnaire, cognitive failure, and subjective happiness scale. Stress indicators (physical, sleep and emotional) and cognitive fai Results: lure were notably lower in the yoga practitioner group than in the non-yoga practitioner group. Additionally, the subjective happiness of the yoga practitioner group was signicantly higher than that of the non-yoga practitioner group. These results are supported by earlier research ndings. Research suggests that Conclusion: practicing yoga asana can signicantly lower stress levels, reduce susceptibility to distractions, enhance cognitive function, and boost subjective happiness. However, the cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling may limit the generalizability of the ndings. In future longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials may be conducted to strengthen the study's implications.