Sweat away the sadness? heated yoga shows promise for depression
NCT ID NCT02607514
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a special type of hot yoga (hyperthermic yoga) can help adults with mild to moderate depression. 80 people were randomly assigned to either do the yoga twice a week for 8 weeks or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if the yoga was acceptable, feasible, and effective at reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life.
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Depression Clinical and Research Program
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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