Why the study?
Although yoga provides health benefits for stress-related disorders, the effects and mechanism of an acute bout of yoga practice on relieving stress remain unclear.
Does an acute bout of yoga practice reduce heart rate and heart rate variability responses to mental stress?
Population
44 participants (mean age 24.58 ± 3.84)
Comparison
Yoga vs video watching condition
Design
Randomised, counterbalanced, crossover design
Authors
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Acute yoga does not blunt HR/HRV responses to mental stress beyond video watching; challenges presumed acute stress-buffering effects.
Does an acute bout of yoga practice reduce heart rate and heart rate variability responses to mental stress?
An acute bout of yoga practice was not superior to quiet sitting (video watching) in reducing heart rate and heart rate variability reactivity to and recovery from mental stress.
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