Effect of Yoga on Psychological Well-Being in Men : A Nonrandomized Study

Abstract

Abstract: Retirement brings a major transition in life. This transition may affect a retired person’s physical, mental, and social health and lead to psychological problems. This study investigated the effects of Yoga on the well-being of retired men. It was a nonrandomized study involving 90 retired men aged 60–75 years following purposive sampling. The 14-week intervention included a daily session of 90 minutes at a yoga training center in Pune, India. Each session comprised light exercises, loosening, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. Ryff’s validated scale was used to measure psychological well-being in six domains. The data were analyzed using a t-test. Integrated yoga practice showed a significant improvement in well-being ( p < .05), proving Yoga can be useful for improving the psychological well-being of retired people. The findings of this study should be implemented in a larger group of people for assessing and improving psychological well-being.