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International journal of human movement and sports sciences

ISSN 2331-6233

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

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Effects of Mindfulness Yogic Practices on Selected Psychosomatic and Skill Performance Variables among Women Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

International journal of human movement and sports sciences July 1, 2026 Rivkah Jesu, S Jayasingh Albert Chandrasekhar

Female hockey players often encounter significant psychological and physical challenges that can adversely affect their performance and overall well-being. Interest in mindfulness-based yogic practices as a means of improving mental health and sports performance has increased in recent years. The present study evaluated the impact of mindfulness yoga practices on the chosen psychosomatic and...

Impact of Yogic Practices with and without Yoga Nidra on Psychological Well-Being in Smartphone-Addicted College Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial

International journal of human movement and sports sciences March 18, 2026 M Praveen Kumar, C. M. Balasubramaniam, J. Tejaswi et al.

Smartphone addiction among college students is strongly associated with elevated psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. While yogic interventions show promise for mental health improvement, limited evidence exists comparing yogic practices alone versus combined with yoga nidra for psychological outcomes in this population. We aimed to evaluate whether yogic...