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IMPACT OF TELE YOGA ON MENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADOLESCENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
(S-VYASA, 2026) ARUN THULASI; VIKAS RAWAT
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted almost every part of adolescent life such as school, friendships, daily routines, and mental well-being. Prolonged closures of schools, the sudden shift to online learning, and reduced opportunities for social interaction led to increases in stress, anxiety, and low mood in many young people. In Kerala, where adolescents already face academic pressure, lifestyle changes, and gaps in mental health services, these disruptions were felt even more sharply. Adolescence is a period of rapid change, and this developmental stage leaves young people more exposed to the effects of such upheavals. At the same time, their ease with technology makes them more open to digital ways of learning and connecting. Yoga has long been recognized for its role in reducing stress, improving emotional balance, and supporting overall well-being. For adolescents, it can help regulate emotions, build resilience, and improve quality of life. During the pandemic, the usual in-person classes were not an option, and this created the need to find alternative ways to deliver these benefits. Tele-yoga — yoga instruction provided live or pre-recorded through digital platforms — offered a practical solution, allowing continued practice from home while maintaining interaction with instructors. While there is solid evidence for the benefits of yoga in young people, very little is known about how well tele-yoga works for them, particularly in times of widespread disruption. Most existing studies focus on short-term, face-to-face interventions or on small, specific groups. There is a clear gap in understanding whether tele-yoga can be both effective and practical for adolescents in real world settings, especially when access to mental health support is limited. This study was conducted in Kerala during the lockdown and post-lockdown phases. It aims to provide evidence that could guide the use of tele-yoga not only during crises like the pandemic but also as a long-term, accessible approach to supporting adolescent well-being in schools and communities. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of tele-yoga in improving the mental health and quality of life of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic through a three-phase study. Objectives: 1. To assess the mental health, quality of life and well-being of adolescents during the pandemic lockdown. 2. To evaluate changes in the mental health and quality of life of adolescents through tele yoga intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. To examine the adaptability and self-practice of tele-yoga among adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. METHODS This study was conducted in three phases to evaluate the impact of tele-yoga on the mental health and quality of life of adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study 1 involved evaluating adolescent mental health and well-being during the lockdown using standardized assessment tools. Study 2 (Intervention & Immediate Effects) implemented a structured tele-yoga intervention, while the control group received tele-exercises. Post-intervention assessments were conducted to measure immediate effects. Study 3 (Follow-Up Assessment) examined the three-month post impact of tele-yoga with respect to adaptability amongst school students. Participants The study included school-going adolescents who had experienced disruptions due to the pandemic. For the survey phase, data were obtained from 532 adolescents (63% girls, 37% boys) with a mean age of 15.2 ± 2.17 years, studying across 10 public and 9 private schools. In the subsequent intervention phase, 80 participants were equally allocated to the tele-yoga group and the control group. At the three-month post-intervention follow-up, a total of 46 participants were assessed to evaluate adaptability in the post-lockdown period. Design For the survey, a descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted. For the intervention, a two arm, parallel group, controlled trial design was adopted. Assessments To evaluate the impact of tele-yoga, the study used well-established tools to measure adolescent mental health and quality of life. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) helped assess emotional and behavioral well-being, while the WHOQOL-BREF provided a broader understanding of overall life satisfaction. Given the unique challenges of the pandemic, the Well Being of Children in Lockdown Scale (WCLS) was included to observe changes in daily routines, emotional health, and engagement in activities during lockdown. To understand the post-lockdown adaptability and coping amongst adolescents, a follow-up assessment was conducted three months post-intervention. A 20-item telephonic survey gathered feedback from both parents and students, offering valuable insights into how adolescents adapted to school reopening, maintained their yoga practice, and perceived its benefits. Within group and between group differences was assessed at pre and post interventions. Intervention The tele-yoga intervention, adopted from previous study and modified into online format, included fundamental yoga practices designed for adolescents. Sessions were conducted thrice weekly for 45 minutes for two months, while the control group participated in stretching and dynamic exercises for the same duration. RESULTS The study examined the impact of tele-yoga intervention on adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic through three phases: initial survey (n=532), the intervention study (n=65) and post lockdown adaptability (n=46). The survey revealed that parent-reported well-being were at moderate levels while the majority of students reported good control over their emotions and behavior and had a good quality of life. A strong majority (89.7%) preferred in-person schooling and the overall survey was seen as a meaningful self-reflective tool and an opportunity for self reflection. In the intervention phase, between groups analysis had shown that while both groups improved in various domains across SDQ and WHOQOL-BREF scales, tele-yoga showed more favorable outcomes for conduct problems, overall difficulties, social, overall QoL and overall health domains. Within-group analyses for WHOQOL-BREF showed significant improvements across all domains except overall health in the tele-yoga group, while there were no significant changes seen in the SDQ scale. The control group showed significant changes in emotions, conduct problems, total difficulty scores, and summary scores domains. Notably, the tele-yoga group's mean attendance rate was 65%, while the control group achieved 80%. The three-month post intervention data revealed varying adherence levels, with only 17.4% of the yoga group and 26.1% of the exercise group maintaining high practice frequency. Key challenges included lack of motivation (39%), time management issues (26%), and home distractions (34.8%). Notable benefits reported included improved mental well-being (43.5%) and enhanced physical health (34.8%). The findings suggest that while tele-yoga shows promise for improving adolescent well being, maintaining long-term engagement remains challenging in virtual formats. CONCLUSION Tele-yoga effectively enhances adolescents' mental health and quality of life compared to general exercise, particularly in emotional regulation and behavioral stability. While the intervention showed promising results, the study highlights both the potential of virtual yoga delivery and the need to address long-term practice sustainability.
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EFFECT OF OMKAR MANTRA CHANTING ON VOICE PARAMETERS AND WELL-BEING IN NOVICE PRACTITIONERS
(S-VYASA, 2026) JAYASHREE PATTANAYAK; Judu Ilavarasu; B. K. Yamini
BACKGROUND: Mantra chanting is one of the simplest yet most effective practices for novice practitioners of any age group to get various health benefits or spiritual inspiration. The term “Mantra” has a Sanskrit origin and is a tool for the mind or thought. The sacred utterance consists of syllables, words, or verses that create powerful vibrations, which can be used to heal the physical body and take the mind into a deep state of meditation. Chanting Omkar is one of the ancient practices that effortlessly leads to improvement in mood and cognitive functioning by promoting greater alignment between physical and subtle states of our being. On the physiological front, Mantra chanting positively influences heart rate variability, respiratory dynamics, neural activity, cognition, social cohesion, and many more in diverse ways, as evidenced by recent scientific inspections. Research on the psychological effects of Mantra chanting reveals compelling evidence of its ability to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and depression, promote emotional regulation, and enhance mindfulness. In recent decades, acoustic methods have successfully aided in differential diagnosis by analysing vowels and speech, thereby evaluating the effectiveness of treatment approaches. Chanting the Omkar Mantra loudly is a powerful meditative technique that naturally draws one's attention to the sound. The resonant tones produced during Omkar chanting serve as internal signals, stimulating various neuronal activities. This method is valuable in laboratory settings, where the participants' engagement in the practice can be closely observed. Consistent loud chanting shifts consciousness, reducing activity in the brain's left hemisphere while boosting activity in the right hemisphere, ultimately elevating alpha and theta brainwave levels. Omkar chanting enhances focused attention, vocal synchronization, and emotional self-regulation, benefits that stem from the melodic arrangement of the voice. Focusing on this resonant sound typically turns external sensory perception inward. The brain's intrinsic function reflects the fundamental activities of its underlying architecture, which can be modified through sensory inputs. The current study investigates the voice parameters and the well-being indicators in the context of A kara, U kara, and M kara chanting. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES • The aim was to examine the effect of Omkar Mantra chanting on voice quality and psychological well-being in healthy, novice individuals. • The objectives were: • To compare the acoustic characteristics of Omkar chanting in healthy novice individuals before and after Omkar Mantra chanting. • To compare psychological well-being before and after the Omkar chanting training program. METHODS Participants The study involved healthy individuals who were new to the practice of mantra chanting and without prior chanting experience. A total of 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) aged between 20 and 45 were recruited through convenience sampling. Participants were included based on the criterion of no signs of vocal dysfunction. We considered a GRBAS score of 0 with no history of current or past voice disorder (e.g., Dysphonia, Vocal cord nodules, Parkinson's). Exclusion criteria were (i) any previous exposure to regular yoga or mantra chanting or professional singing experience to avoid variations in the duration and quality of phonation, (ii) any previous history of self-reported physical or mental ailments. The research was conducted through an online mode. Design A quasi-experimental study was administered to measure the productivity before and after the training program for the same group of individuals. The means and standard deviations of voice parameters, well-being, and vitality were compared for both males and females before and after the training program, and the statistical significance of the productivity differences was assessed. Assessments: Voice parameters included fundamental frequency, formants (F1, F2, F3), jitter, shimmer, and harmonic-to-noise ratio. Well-being was assessed using the WHO-5 and Subjective Vitality Scale (SVS) tools. Intervention: A 10-day training workshop was conducted online, consisting of 30 minutes of guided whole-body visualization relaxation each day, along with a short pranayama practice. This was followed by chanting A, U, M, and Om. Data on the participants was collected using commonly available Mi and Redmi handsets and analyzed with PRAAT software both before and after the training program. The WHO-5 and SVS vitality questionnaires were employed as pre- and post-workshop measures to assess psychological changes in the participants. Results: The statistical software JASP 0.18.3 was used to analyze the data. Out of the 100 recruited subjects, data from 4 subjects were discarded due to improper recording or outliers. Consequently, data from 96 subjects were considered for analysis. The results indicated a statistically significant improvement in the physical and mental well-being of individuals, suggesting a positive effect of Omkara chanting on novice participants. Conclusions: The current study demonstrated that the practice of loud Omkar chant has a significant effect on the voice parameters, fundamental frequency(F0), formants (F1, F2, F3), jitter, shimmer, and HNR, along with improvement in vitality and psychological parameters. Thus, Omkar chanting offers broader opportunities due to its overt features and simple techniques. Further research can better highlight the positive effects of the Omkara chant on meditation and its relevance for clinical populations.
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DEVELOPMENT, CONTENT VALIDATION, AND FEASIBILITY OF A TELE YOGA MODULE FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
(S-VYASA, 2026) KATLA NARESH; RAMESH MAVATHUR; JUDU ILAVARASU; HEMANT BHARGAV; BHARATH HOLLA
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a growing concern worldwide. The increasing incidence of PTSD, compounded by the social stigma associated with it, often prevents individuals from seeking professional help. The objective of this study was to develop, validate, and test the feasibility of Tele-Yoga Module (TYM) for managing PTSD, within a community setting in India. Methods: The development of the TYM involved a systematic review of existing literature on yoga-based interventions for PTSD and a thorough examination of classical yoga texts. Following this, the module was content validated based on feedback from 23 experts in yoga and mental health. The feasibility of the module was then tested in a 12-week study with sixty participants diagnosed with PTSD as per DSM-V criteria. Participants were split evenly between the TYM and a treatment-as-usual (TAU) group. We measured variables such as PTSD symptoms, social functioning, resilience, anxiety, depression, and yoga-based personality traits. Results: Participants in the TYM group showed significant improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and depression, compared to the TAU group (p < 0.001 for all). No significant between group differences were observed in resilience and psycho-social functions (p = 0.11). The feasibility aspects of the TYM have been discussed under seven dimensions, including safety and acceptability. These findings suggest that the TYM can serve as a potentially useful add-on intervention in managing PTSD. This study contributes to the emerging field of tele-yoga and highlights the importance of culturally and contextually adapted mental health interventions. Such approaches are crucial for addressing the global burden of PTSD. Keywords: PTSD, Tele yoga, Module development, feasibility, stigma
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EFFECT OF INTEGRATED YOGA ON CARDIO-AUTONOMIC FUNCTION, MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND MINDFULNESS OF ADOLESCENTS IN POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD - A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL
(S-VYASA, 2026) ASHWEEN BILAGI; SONY KUMARI
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted the lives of adolescents, leading to significant impacts on their physical and mental health. For an adolescent, especially in an Indian cultural context, dependence on parents for physical and psychological safety is quite high. There were heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness during the quarantine period. This psychological crisis is amplified when there is a sudden death or hospitalization due to an unavoidable factor like COVID-19. The sense of helplessness such situations generate can lead to turmoil and psychological unrest, and without a sound coping mechanism or social support, returning to optimal psychological health is a significant challenge. The initial encounter with bereavement or a situation of safety threat can impact mental health. Students underwent unexpected and abrupt transitions in their personal and academic lives. They encountered the closure of their cities and campuses, the massive relocation of living space and classes lead to the uncertainties regarding the academic year, examinations. Additionally, increased screen time due to online educational resources and lecture delivery, extended home confinement, restricted social interaction, intense grief, domestic violence, excessive internet and social media use. Though smartphones provide access to information and social connectivity, worries about their over use, particularly among adolescents, have increased significantly. Furthermore, with the prolonging news of surging infections and deaths caused a tremendous emotional and psychological pressure among learners considerably affecting their physical and mental well-being. UNESCO highlights the significance of addressing the psychosocial challenges associated with the present and future pandemics Being and ancient Indian healing system, yoga has shown its effectiveness in improving physical strength and mental wellbeing. Integrated yoga, includes major known practices like Āsanas (physical posture), prāṇāyama (breathing practices), Dhyāna (meditation), Kriyās (internal cleaning), and dietary practices. Studies reveal that yoga, through its core practices of mindfulness and emotional regulation, supports effective trauma processing and enhances mental well-being. Evidence shows that both current practice and prior exposure to yoga correlate with improved psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yoga also benefits physical health by reducing stress and promoting autonomic balance, as indicated by increased heart rate variability and parasympathetic activity. Despite these findings, research on its impact in adolescents, particularly in post-pandemic recovery, remains limited. This study investigates the effects of integrated yoga on cardio-autonomic function and mental well-being in adolescents during the post-pandemic period. AIM AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of integrated Yoga and pandemic on adolescent school going children’s. Having the objectives such as Objectives:  To find the effect of integrated Yoga and pandemic era on mental health in adolescent children’s  To compare the effect of pandemic era on mindfulness awareness in Yoga and non Yoga children’s  To compare the effect of pandemic era on Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Yoga and Non-Yoga children’s