Abstract

Background: Research studies have demonstrated the effect of yoga on physiological and psychological parameters. However, insights of yoga influence on central neural processing and psychological stress level are not much studied. Hence the present study was taken to assess the perceived stress score and sensory motor performance in sedentary men. Materials and Method: 50 sedentary men belonging to the age group of 25-45 years were recruited. They were divided into control group (n=25) and study group (n=25). Study group participants underwent yoga training for 12 weeks. Stress level and reaction time (auditory and visual) were assessed before and after intervention (Yoga). Results: The groups were comparable at baseline for stress level and reaction time. There was a significant difference in stress level, auditory reaction time and visual reaction time was significantly higher in study group comparing control group. Conclusion: Yoga has got the beneficial effect on sensory motor performance (decreased auditory and visual reaction time) and reduces stress level.

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