Yoga in school sports improves functioning of autonomic nervous system in young adults: A non-randomized controlled pilot study.

Julia FrankGeorg Seifert Rico SchroederBernd GruhnWiebke StritterMichael JeitlerNico SteckhanChristian S KesslerAndreas MichalsenAndreas Voss

Published in: PloS one (2020)

In this explorative pilot trial, an increase of HRV (more parasympathetic dominance and overall higher HRV) after ten weeks of yoga in school in comparison to regular school sports was demonstrated, showing an improved self-regulation of the autonomic nervous system.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high school
heart rate variability
mental health
young adults
heart rate
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
phase iii
placebo controlled
phase ii
childhood cancer