We will present three empirical studies to assess the therapeutic effects of yoga as intervention in adult samples. Our research aims are:
(1) to confirm the therapeutic value of a portable, easy-access, and cost-free health promotion across ages and heterogenous population (dominant and indigenous groups);
(2) to assess the cultural responsiveness to the traditional (in person) and telecommunication delivery.

Method and Findings
Study 1: Twenty adults, employed at a medium-sized company in central Viet Nam, voluntarily registered to participate in a two-hour treatment training. The sample is even in gender (53 %, women), work regular hours (82%), and college educated (68 %).
Research variables include demographic background, perceived psychosocial stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms measured by DASS-21; prior and current exercise habits or patterns and exposure to yoga. Daily tracking of moods and yoga activity was completed for 14 days.

Findings: At baseline, participants report similarly severe stress and anxiety (M = 26.1), and depressive symptoms (M = 24.5) on the DASS-21. Post-measurement reports were significantly decreased where women reported less depression (p > .035). Participants positively rate the intervention and intend to continue yoga.

Studies No. 2 and 3: The samples of 122 students from two universities participated. They reported no or minimal awareness of the health benefits of yoga. Measurement and intervention were the same as used in Study 1. We will discuss symptom reduction and attitudinal changes across gender and ethnic groups; lastly, the use of telecommunication as delivery method.

Authors:
Huong-Ly Nong, University of Science Education-University of Da Nang, Vietnam
An Ha, University of Da Lat, Vietnam
Paul DuongTran, California State University Dominguez Hills, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Nong Thi Huong Ly, MA, is a psychology lecturer and clinical psychologist at the University of Education, University of Danang. Her research focuses on mental health, trauma recovery, and mind–body interventions supporting emotional well-being.

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