Yoga- Simple Remedy To Reduce Stress Among Medical Students- A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Context: Medical students lack time to take care of their health and relaxation. Yoga Practising needs just a mat and minimum 15 minutes. This study would help them explore benefits of Yoga.

Objective: To determine the effect of yoga in reducing stress among medical students.

Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in a group of 100 students for a period of 6 weeks. Hatha yoga was taught. The stress was assessed by perceived stress scale.

Result: Comparison of Perceived Stress Score of study participants, taken before starting and after completion of the yoga session showed significant reduction (p<0.001) consistent with our hypothesis that there is reduction in stress of the students after practise of yoga.

Conclusion: The study showed significant reduction in stress levels after a structured yoga intervention among medical students.