Efficacy Of Simplified Kundalini Yoga On Low-Density Lipoproteins, Systolic And Diastolic Blood Pressure Among Smartphone Addicted Adolescent Boys

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of the Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) program on low-density lipoproteins (LDL), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in adolescent boys aged 17-19 years identified as smartphone addicts. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, 20 participants (Experimental Group) engaged in a 12-week SKY intervention, practicing yoga six days a week for 60 minutes each morning. The program included a series of structured yoga postures aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being. Pre- and post-intervention measurements of SBP, DBP and LDL were analyzed using standard clinical methods. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in both SBP, DBP and LDL levels, with SBP decreasing from 128.00 (±6.57) to 125.40 (±5.62) and DBP decreasing from 84.85 (±4.11) to 82.95 (±3.53) and LDL levels dropping from 97.95 (±10.70) to 94.55 (±7.70). These reductions were statistically significant (p<0.001). The findings suggest that SKY can effectively mitigate cardiovascular risks associated with smartphone addiction through improved autonomic regulation, lipid metabolism, and stress reduction. Incorporating SKY into health promotion strategies for adolescents could be beneficial in addressing health issues related to excessive smartphone use.