Key result
Iyengar yoga significantly improved perceived stress in distressed women compared to a waiting list control (P=0.003), with once-weekly classes being as effective as twice-weekly.
Why the study?
Does an Iyengar yoga program reduce perceived stress and improve psychological outcomes in distressed women?
Population
72 female distressed subjects
Comparison
Iyengar yoga program vs Waiting list control group
Design
RCT, 3-armed randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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Supports once-weekly Iyengar yoga for stress reduction in distressed women; extends RCT evidence on accessible dosing for psychological outcomes.
RCT (n=72)
randomized
Does an Iyengar yoga program reduce perceived stress and improve psychological outcomes in distressed women?
p-value: p=0.003
Iyengar yoga effectively reduces distress and improves related psychological outcomes in distressed women, with once-weekly classes being as effective as twice-weekly classes due to better compliance.
Michalsen et al. (2012) conducted an RCT in Distress (n=72). Iyengar yoga vs. Waiting list control was evaluated on Stress perception, measured by Cohen Stress Scale (p=0.003). Iyengar yoga significantly improved perceived stress in distressed women compared to a waiting list control (P=0.003), with once-weekly classes being as effective as twice-weekly.