Yoga 4 Body Image (Y4BI): Investigating the Impact of Yoga on Body Image and Eating Behaviours
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Y4BI, ACTIVE.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Body Dissatisfaction, Body Image, Eating Behaviors. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Yoga 4 Body Image (Y4BI): Investigating the Impact of Yoga on Body Image and Eating Behaviours in Young Women
Overview
The practice of yoga can positively impact body image, a psychological construct encompassing perceptual, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects, which can be either positive or negative. Negative body image manifests as extreme dissatisfaction with one's body-a condition particularly common among young women-that places them at significant risk for developing Body Image Disorders (BIDs). In contrast, positive body image is characterized by an overall respect for one's body. Current research on the impact of yoga on body image has several limitations, making it challenging to determine whether yoga practice truly has a positive effect on body image and to identify the mechanisms underlying this impact. To address these gaps, the present project aims to overcome the limitations of existing studies by investigating the impact of yoga on body image through quantitative methodologies and by exploring the mechanisms that drive this effect. The project consists of two phases: 1. Investigating the impact of yoga on body image (both positive and negative) and eating behaviours in a population characterized by high levels of body dissatisfaction-young women. 2. Examining the psychological mechanisms underlying yoga's impact on body image, including increased interoceptive awareness, embodiment, and self-compassion, as well as a reduction in self-objectification.
Interventions
- Other Y4BI
The yoga classes will follow the Iyengar method, one of the most widely practiced traditional yoga styles, aimed at promoting body alignment and precision in executing poses (asanas) through the use of props such as blankets, straps, cushions, chairs, and blocks, making the poses accessible to all individuals. The classes will be conducted once a week, in groups, with each session lasting 1 hour. They will be led by a qualified instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience in yoga. The c - Other ACTIVE
The total body classes will take place once a week, with each session lasting one hour. They will be led by a kinesiology specialist in preventive and adapted physical activities.
Primary outcome measures
- Negative Body Image [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Body Appreciation [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Functionality Appreciation [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Dysfunctional Eating Behaviours and Risk of Developing Eating Disorders [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Functional Eating Behaviors [Time frame: 10 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Embodiment [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Interoceptive Awareness [Time frame: 10 weeks]
- Self-compassion [Time frame: 10 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Females
- Age 18-35 years old
Exclusion criteria
- Regular yoga practice
- Pregnancy
- Medical conditions that preclude yoga practice (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases, recent injuries, rheumatic conditions)
- Full-blown body image disorder
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- Department of General Psychology, University of Padova — Padova
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06724796 · 389