Effectiveness of Video-based Yoga Practices for Sedentary Women in Pandemic Days
Condition: Women
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      This is an observational study aiming to Examine the effects of video-based yoga compared to
      face-to-face yoga and physical exercise practices on the physical features, respiratory
      capacity and sleep quality of sedentary women in pandemic days.

      The pranayama (respiration), asana (poses), and meditation were given to the face-to-face
      yoga group, and the same exercises of the face-to-face yoga group were recorded in the video
      for the video-based yoga group. The exercises for respiration, muscle strengthening,
      stabilization, and flexibility were given face-to-face to the physical exercise group.
    

Detailed description: 
      This is an observational study aiming to Examine the effects of video-based yoga compared to
      face-to-face yoga and physical exercise practices on the physical features, respiratory
      capacity and sleep quality of sedentary women in pandemic days.

      The respiration, poses, and meditation were given to the face-to-face yoga group, and the
      same exercises of the face-to-face yoga group were recorded in the video for the video-based
      yoga group. The exercises for respiration, muscle strengthening, stabilization, and
      flexibility were given face-to-face to the physical exercise group. The sessions for each
      group were given for a total of 6 weeks (2days/week) as 12 sessions, and 60 min. Their
      respiration (spirometer Pony-Fx), sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), posture (New York
      Posture Rating Chart), balance (Single Leg Stance Assessment, Functional Reach Distance),
      functional strength (5X Sit-to-Stand test), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale) and quality of
      life (WHOQOL-BREF) were evaluated at the beginning and end of the 6 weeks. The data were
      assessed statistically.
    

Intervention name(s): Sociodemographic profile, quality of life, sleep, fatigue, physical function and balance assessments; Video-based yoga; Face-to-face yoga; physical exercise
Intervention type(s): Behavioral; Other; Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Respiratory functions are assessed with a portable spirometer according to the criteria of the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society. Measures the physical, mental, social, and environmental well-being were tested to understand the quality of life. The quality of sleep, delayed sleep, sleep disorders, usage of sleeping pills, and loss of functionality during the day were assessed. The balance and static standing capability of the participants were tested. The functional reach of participants were tested by expecting them to lean forwardly as far as they can without taking a step, nor rising their heels. The fatigue feeling of the participants as everyday life were assessed. The posture of the participants was assessed on 13 regions at anterior, posterior and lateral views.; Video-based yoga; Face-to-face yoga; physical exercise
Observational model: Case-Control
Time perspective: Prospective
Sampling method: Probability Sample
Study population: 
        Sedentary adult women
      
Keywords: video-based yoga; Posture; Vital capacity; Exercise; Fatigue