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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Sports Science

    Background:

    • Previous research indicated yoga postures influence mood.
    • A prior study on beginners showed increased positive mood with backward-bending poses.
    • The current study aimed to differentiate effects of forward- versus backward-bending yoga postures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the unique and common effects of forward- and backward-bending yoga postures on mood, relaxation, and attention.
    • To compare the impact of specific forward-bending, backward-bending, and control yoga postures.
    • To explore potential therapeutic applications of distinct yoga poses for mood regulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty-four yoga-experienced participants performed six yoga postures (two forward-bending, two backward-bending, two control) in random order over six days.
    • Mood states, relaxation, and attention were assessed before and after each 90-second posture using validated questionnaires and tests.
    • Statistical analysis included repeated-measures ANOVA to compare pre- and post-posture measures.

    Main Results:

    • Forward-bending postures increased "peppy" feelings and decreased "drowsy" feelings.
    • Backward-bending postures increased feelings of being "calm" and "active."
    • All postures enhanced attention, with forward standing improving accuracy; control poses increased relaxation.

    Conclusions:

    • Both forward- and backward-bending yoga postures induce distinct mood changes and share some common effects.
    • Specific yoga poses can be strategically used to target and modify particular emotional states.
    • Findings support further research into yoga's therapeutic use for mood management in clinical populations.