Effects of integrated yoga module (IYM) on psycho-spiritual well-being in technical students – a randomized control trial

Abstract

professional students. Enriching psychological well being may enhance skills and help to adapt challenging requirements in the technical field. Context: Psycho-spiritual wellbeing among technical students is comparatively lower than other Aims: The present study evaluate the effects of Integrated Yoga Module (IYM) on psychospiritual wellbeing in technical students. Settings and Design: A randomized control study wherein fifty-nine male technical students with age range from 17 to 27 years from Donbosco Tech. Pvt. Ltd., Kochi: Kerala were divided into experimental and control groups. Methods and Material: Experimental group practiced IYM (1 hour/day, 5 days/week for 4 weeks) comprising loosening exercises, physical yoga postures, breathing practices and deep relaxation techniques, whereas the control group followed the normal routine. Psycho- Spiritual wellbeing were assessed by Mindful Attention Awareness level (MAAS), Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and Spiritual Health and Life-Orientation Measure (SHALOM). Statistical analysis used: Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0. Paired ‘t’ test was done to compare the values within the group and Independent Sample ‘t’ test to compare between groups. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in MAAS (p=0.03); SDHS (p=0.01); SWLS (p=0.001); and Three domains of SHALOM: Personal, (p=0.02) Communal (p=0.03) and Transcendental (p=0.02). No significant changes were found in control group. Conclusions: Integrated approach of yoga (IYM) might have a role in enhancing selfreported psycho-spiritual wellbeing among technical students.