Feasibility study of integrated yoga module in overweight & obese adolescents

Abstract

Yoga has been known to have stimulatory or inhibitory effects on the metabolic parameters and to be uncomplicated therapy for obesity. Adolescence is more prone to get obese due to lack of physical activity making them more sedentary. Aim: To identify feasibility of validated Integrated Approach of yoga Therapy module (IAYTM) for Obesity in adolescents. Method: RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial) was conducted on overweight & obese adolescents. Special yoga training was conducted for yoga group parameters like weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), pulse rate , blood pressure, MAC (Mid Upper Arm Circumferences), Waist Circumference (WC), HC (Hip Circumference), Fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, High-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, very low-density lipoprotein & Sr. triglycerides were assessed before and after intervention for both yoga and control groups. Within and between group analyses of the variables were carried out. Result: The study showed significant reduction in weight, body mass index, very low-density lipoprotein & Sr. triglycerides, circumference & Serum cholesterol in yoga group &percentage of improvement is more in yoga group than that of control group. Conclusion: Integrated Approach of yoga Therapy module (IAYTM) is effective in management of weight, serum triglyceride & very low - density lipoprotein in adolescent obesity. adolescence, yoga, feasibility