Effectivity of Yoga Relaxation Methods in Reducing Stress among Senior Citizens

Abstract

Senior citizens often face various challenges that cause stress impacting their mental wellbeing. Hence, there is a need to follow for effective coping strategies to manage stress. For this purpose, the researcher tried to investigate the effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique and Deep Relaxation Technique on Perceived Stress among senior citizens. The objective of the study was to compare the significant effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique, Deep Relaxation Technique, and of Control Group of senior citizens on Perceived Stress.An experimental design and utilized non-probability sampling techniques. Three groups were: one experimental group received the Mind Sound Resonance Technique intervention, the second experimental group received the Deep Relaxation Technique intervention and third group was Control group. Each group received 15 sessions of intervention. The Control Group maintained their regular activities without any intervention. A final sample of 91 senior citizens was statistically analysed with non-parametric ANCOVA statistical technique followed by a post hoc test. Standardized tool i.e., Perceived Stress Scale was used to conduct pre-test and post-test. Both Mind Sound Resonance Technique and Deep Relaxation Technique significantly reduced Perceived Stress among senior citizens, however, Deep Relaxation Technique exhibited a considerable impact on reducing stress, as compared to the effect by Mind Sound Resonance Technique and the control group.