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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Anxiety is a prevalent mental health disorder in America.
  • It is frequently undiagnosed or inadequately treated.
  • Alternative therapies are increasingly explored for anxiety management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of yoga and aerobic exercise.
  • To determine which therapy is more beneficial for reducing anxiety symptoms.
  • To review current literature on complementary anxiety treatments.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted.
  • 14 relevant articles were selected for review.
  • The studies focused on yoga, aerobic exercise, and anxiety reduction.

Main Results:

  • Yoga demonstrated greater effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms compared to aerobic exercise.
  • Evidence suggests yoga as a potent intervention for anxiety.
  • Aerobic exercise also showed benefits, but to a lesser extent than yoga.

Conclusions:

  • Yoga is a highly effective complementary therapy for managing anxiety.
  • Healthcare providers can consider recommending yoga for patients with anxiety.
  • Further research may explore specific yoga protocols for optimal anxiety relief.