About this trial
The aim of this study is to learn whether a program that combines yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve mindfulness in university students.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* Does participating in yoga, meditation, and mindful eating sessions lower students' levels of stress, anxiety, and depression? * Does the program improve students' mindfulness and general well-being?
What will happen in the study:
Participants will:
* Attend weekly sessions of yoga, meditation, and mindful eating for 32 hours total. * Practice physical postures (Asanas), breathing exercises (Pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. * Receive short lessons about mindful nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. * Complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Undergraduate students enrolled in the curso "Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating" at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences (CIFAL), University of Antioquia.
Willing to participate voluntarily and complete all study assessments.
Able to attend the full program (32 hours over one academic semester).
Disqualifiers
Students currently practicing yoga or meditation regularly.
Pregnant women or participants with any medical condition that prevents safe participation in yoga practice.
Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating