Impact of Simplified Kundalini Yoga Practice on Stress Level among College Students

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) on stress levels among college students. A total of 24 undergraduate students from Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, were randomly selected. Among them, 10 were male, and 14 were female students. A pre- and post-intervention survey was conducted to assess changes in stress levels. The participants were specifically advised to practice SKY Yoga for 12 weeks. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale developed by Sheldon Cohen. Results were evaluated using both numerical and categorical scales to determine whether the scores fell into low, medium, or high stress categories. The study revealed significant improvement after 12 weeks of SKY Yoga practice. Before the intervention, the participants’ mean stress score was 28.25. After the intervention, the mean score decreased to 11.33. This reduction indicates a significant decrease in stress levels among the students. The findings suggest that Simplified Kundalini Yoga is an effective approach to reducing stress among college students.