Hot yoga shows promise for lifting mood in depression study

NCT ID NCT02607514

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special type of heated yoga (hyperthermic yoga) could help adults with mild to moderate depression. 80 people were randomly assigned to either take yoga classes twice a week or join a waitlist. The main goals were to see if people would stick with the program and if it improved their mood and quality of life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Depression Clinical and Research Program

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States