Endocannabinoid and Psychological Responses to Yoga in Healthy Adults

Endocannabinoid and Psychological Responses to Yoga in Healthy Adults

This study evaluates the acute effect of yoga on plasma levels of endocannabinoids and mood (i.e., mood disturbance, anxiety, pain) compared to one session of quiet rest. Participants completed one session of yoga and one session of quiet rest on two separate days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• greater than or equal to 18 years old and < 45 years old and
• report being healthy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being pregnant or planning to become pregnant,
• currently smoking,
• having a history of light headedness or fainting during blood draws or physical activity,
• having a history of chest pain during physical activity,
• having a bone, joint, cardiac, or other medical condition that a doctor has said may be worsened by physical activity,
• taking medications for any chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes,
• responding 'Yes' to any of the seven questions on the Par-Q.