doi no.: 05-2016-44975451,  DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2018-25127931/

^{Tangarani 1 and Gajanana Prabhu B. 2} 

Affiliations

¹ Research Scholar, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka 577451 INDIA Email: tangarani12@gmail.com

²  Assistant Professor, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka INDIA Email: prabhuji888@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Compartmentalized approach to life, as against a holistic approach, has only added to human stress resulting in disorders and psychosomatic diseases, precluding human beings to bask in the bliss of stress free life. Stress is a transition between the person and the environmental that includes the person’s appraisal of the challengers posed by the situation as well as resources available for coping up with the challenges along with the psychological and physiological responses to those perceived challenges. Researchers have discovered that the regular practice of yoga may produce many health benefits, including increased fitness, normalization of blood pressure and reduction of stress. Yoga is a form of exercise based on the belief that the body and breath are intimately connected with the mind. In the last few decades, young women are becoming susceptible to multiple lifestyle problems.The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the effectiveness of yogic practice on stress levels of young women pursuing their post-graduation during 2017-18 at Kuvempu University.The subjects for the study were thirty post-graduate students of Kuvempu University during 2018. The age of the subjects ranged from 20 to 25 years. All of them were hostel residents without any illness. The stress in the subjects was assessed through the administration of the standard stress scale developd by Gross and Seebaß, (2014).The results pointed out that the practice of yoga did not have any significant effect on young women.

Key words: Yoga, stress, young women, asana, pranayama, meditation.

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