Exploring The Effectiveness of Yoga in Reducing Obesity Among Housewives: An Interventional Study

This study aimed to investigate the effect of an 6-week yogic program on obesity in housewives from Hisar city. The study sample consisted of housewives attending yoga classes at HissarYogshala center in Hisar, Haryana. A pre-post-test design was used, where participants were measured for obesity-related variables before and after the intervention. The criterion measure used in this study was a body composition analyzer, providing accurate measurements of weight, BMI, fat mass, and fat percentage. The results showed a significant reduction in weight (p < 0.001), BMI (p < 0.001) in the experimental group after the intervention. In addition, there was a significant decrease in body fat percentage (p < 0.001) and an increase in muscle mass (p < 0.001) after the intervention. These findings suggest that the yogic program was effective in reducing obesity in housewives. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the demographic characteristics of the participants. Paired samples t-tests were used to compare the means of obesity-related variables before and after the intervention. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that an 8-week yogic program can be an effective intervention for reducing obesity in housewives. The results demonstrate significant improvements in weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and muscle mass. These findings highlight the potential benefits of yoga as a complementary therapy for managing obesity in this population