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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for improving health parameters: A systematic review
Authors
Arjun Naidu
Abstract
Yoga has gained increasing recognition
worldwide as a complementary intervention for enhancing physical and
psychological health. A growing body of research has examined the influence of
Yoga practices on various health parameters; however, findings remain dispersed
across different study designs and populations. The objective of this
systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of Yoga as a complementary
intervention for improving health parameters in human populations. A systematic
search of major electronic databases was conducted to identify peer-reviewed
interventional studies assessing the effects of Yoga-based practices on
physical and psychological health outcomes. Studies were selected based on
predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings indicate that Yoga
interventions are associated with improvements in multiple health parameters,
including physical fitness, cardiovascular function, mental well-being, stress
reduction, and overall quality of life. Variability in outcomes was observed
depending on the type of Yoga practice, duration of intervention, and
participant characteristics. Overall, the evidence supports Yoga as an
effective complementary intervention for improving health outcomes. Further
well-designed studies with standardized protocols are recommended to strengthen
the evidence base and enhance clinical applicability.
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Pages:59-63
How to cite this article:
Arjun Naidu "Effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for improving health parameters: A systematic review". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 59-63
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