SKY Breath Meditation for Stress in College Students
Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stress
Anxiety
Physical Activity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 53 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for college students to see how SKY breath meditation can help with stress and well-being. Participants will take part in a retreat and online sessions over eight weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I can speak and read English.
- I can attend a 3-day in-person retreat.
- I can join twice-weekly online sessions for 8 weeks.
- I can provide informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a serious psychiatric condition like schizophrenia.
- I am in an acute psychiatric crisis, such as having suicidal thoughts.
- I have acute medical conditions that prevent me from doing light activity.
- I can't get my doctor's approval to participate because of chronic conditions.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) for university students. Over an eight-week period, 56 students will be randomly assigned to either a SKY breathwork group or a control group engaging in general yoga without breathwork. The SKY group will participate in a three-day in-person retreat, weekly virtual sessions, and independent home pr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must:
1. be currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at the university in Alabama;
2. be at least 18 years old;
3. speak and read English;
4. be available to attend a 3-day in-person retreat and twice-weekly online sessions for SKY breath …
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