Effects of Yoga and Relaxation on Stress and Quality of Life

Effects of Yoga and Relaxation on Stress and Quality of Life - a Three-armed Randomized Controlled Study

The aim of this study is to measure the effects of three stress reduction methods on patients with stress and stress associated complaints.

Inclusion Criteria:

- stress with at least 4 of 10 points on the Numeric Analogue Scale (NAS) at least 1 month and at least 3 of the following 8 stress symptoms: sleep disorder, inappetence or increased appetite, shoulder neck tension/back pain, tension headache, concentration disorder, exhaustion, nervousness/irritability, stress-associated digestive problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• serious acute or chronic diseases
• pregnancy or lactation
• known serious mental illness
• immobility or restriction for gymnastics exercises due to orthopaedic, neurological or other medical cause
• participation in another study