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Regular practice of yoga or Pilates is associated with better postural habits, awareness, balance, flexibility, and quality of life in adult women compared to a sedentary lifestyle. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To compare postural habits, postural awareness, balance, flexibility, and quality of life between adult females regularly practicing yoga or Pilates and sedentary controls.

August 29, 2026Karya Journal of Health Science

Postural Habits and Awareness, Balance, Flexibility, and Quality of Life in Women Practising Yoga, Pilates, and Sedentary Controls: A Cross-Sectional Study

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LKLeila Abdolalizadeh KhaseloueiMarmara University BÖBahar ÖzgülMarmara University EYEray YÜCEELMarmara University

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Cross-sectional study reveals improved postural habits in women practicing yoga and Pilates compared to sedentary controls, highlighting the physical benefits of mindful exercise routines.

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To compare postural habits, postural awareness, balance, flexibility, and quality of life between adult females regularly practicing yoga or Pilates and sedentary controls.
Cross-sectional observational study recruiting adult females aged 20–40 practicing yoga (n=25) or Pilates (n=25) for 3–6 months, alongside sedentary controls (n=25).
Evaluated postural habit and awareness using the Postural Habit and Awareness Scale, dynamic balance with the Y Balance Test, flexibility via trunk lateral flexion and sit-and-reach tests, and quality of life through the Nottingham Health Profile.
Demographic characteristics including age, height, body weight, and body mass index did not differ significantly across groups (p>0.05).
Weekly exercise frequency averaged 2.37±0.93 sessions in the Pilates group and 2.03±0.85 sessions in the yoga group.
Postural habit sub-scores were significantly superior in both the Pilates and yoga groups relative to sedentary controls.

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Khaselouei et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a92995f8e5d7d1fc0c114d3 https://doi.org/10.52831/kjhs.1893984

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Cross-sectional study reveals improved postural habits in women practicing yoga and Pilates compared to sedentary controls, highlighting the physical benefits of mindful exercise routines.

Postural Habits and Awareness, Balance, Flexibility, and Quality of Life in Women Practising Yoga, Pilates, and Sedentary Controls: A Cross-Sectional Study

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